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31 Cards in this Set
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1. All of the following are good examples of information except
a. The hire date of the company’s forklift operator b. The retail price of blue widgets c. The numbers 11111, 11112, 11113 and so on d. How much the company owes to vendor ABC Corporation |
C
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2. Constantly seeking ways to improve business processes to add value to products and services is known as
a. Reengineering b. Process Redesign c. Continuous Improvement d. All of the above |
C
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3. In the context of the information systems model, computer peripherals typically consist of hardware devices, such as keyboards, and productivity tools, such as word processing software – true/false?
a. True b. False |
F
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4. A business that generates a profit of $2,000 for the year as a result of an investment of $10,000 for improving computer system would have a return on investment (ROI) of
a. 2% b. 50% c. 80% d. 20% |
D
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5. Which of the following should be taken into consideration in ergonomic design?
a. Adapting the computer hardware to be comfortable to use b. Adapting the computer software to be easy to learn c. Adapting the use of green technology d. All of the above |
A
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6. A data retrieval method in which data is retrieved without the need to read and discard other data is known as ‘sequential’ access – true/false?
a. True b. False |
F
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7. Which of the following memory device(s) hold data and instructions that can never be changed?
a. EEPROM b. EPROM c. PROM d. All of the above |
PROM
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8. Which of the following is not a risk associated with outsourcing information systems functions?
a. Inability to easily sever the outsourcing relationship b. Inability to obtain expertise from outside the company c. Loss of control of critical in-house knowledge d. Compromising sensitive company data |
B
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9. ____________ is not a Secondary data storage device type.
a. Magnetic Tape b. Magnetic Disk c. Reusable Array of Independent (Inexpensive) Disks d. Redundant Array of Independent (Inexpensive) Disks |
C
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10. Payroll program used by an organization is an example of
a. Workgroup application software b. Enterprise application software c. Group application software d. Personal application software |
B
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11. Vishing is an example of computer related scam – true/false?
a. True b. false |
A
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12. Many computer jobs that used to run on mainframe computers have migrated onto smaller, less expensive computers. This information processing migration is called:
a. Computer improvement b. Computer effectiveness c. Computer efficiency d. Computer downsizing |
D
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13. UNIX OS for minicomputers was originally developed by
a. HP b. AT&T c. UNIX d. SAP |
B
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14. _____________ Information is important to decision maker.
a. Relevant b. Complete c. Accessible d. Flexible |
A
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15. A company that provides software, support and the hardware on which to run the software from the user’s facilities over a network is known as
a. Software as a Service provider b. Middleware provider c. Cloud computing provider d. Application service provider |
D
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16. ______________ is a measure of what is produced divided by what is consumed.
a. Effectiveness b. Output c. Efficiency d. Performance |
C
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17. Which type of software allows users to tweak the software to their own needs?
a. Open-source b. Freeware c. Off-the-shelf d. Workgroup |
A
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18. The majority of e-commerce transactions are _____ transactions.
a. C2C b. C2B c. B2C d. B2B |
D
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19. Allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business application software by paying a per-user fee or a monthly service charge.
a. Software as a Service b. Proprietary software c. Application software service d. Web software service |
A
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20. Object-oriented programming languages use groups of related data, instructions, and procedures called __________ , which serve as reusable modules in various programs.
a. Query b. Objects c. Commands d. Code generation |
B
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21. If a company spends $30,000 installing a new computerized system that generates an additional $10,000 in revenue, what is the value added by the system?
a. -$20,000 b. $40,000 c. $10,000 d. $20,000 |
A
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22. Which of the following is not a goal of green computing?
a. Lower power-related costs b. Lower hardware-related costs c. Recycling of IT products d. Reduce the use of hazardous material |
B
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23. Is to gain a clear understanding of the problems to be solved.
a. Analysis b. Design c. Investigation d. Implementation |
C
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24. A(n) __________ is a set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a defined outcome.
a. System b. Process c. Operating system d. Method |
B
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Which of the following is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, store and disseminate data and information, and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an organization objective?
a. Information Systems or IS b. System Integration c. Database system d. Cloud computing |
A
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Which of the following best describe as a measure of the extent to which a system achieves its goals?
a. Efficiency b. Productivity c. Effectiveness d. Performance |
C
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Reengineering is also known as Process Redesign. True False
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T
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Which of the following action(s) result in computer becoming the object of a crime?
a. Data is stolen or destroyed b. Software is illegally copied c. System access is illegally obtained d. All of the above |
D
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The science of designing machines, products and systems to maximize the safety, comfort and efficiency of the people who use them is known as
a. Economics b. Ergonomics c. Componomics d. Sociology |
B
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PIPEDA is known as “_________ Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act”
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Personal
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ROI is correctly defined as
a. Return of Information b. Return on Investment c. Rerun of Information d. Rerun on Information |
B
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