44 Questions
What is the definition of Information Systems according to the text?
Integrated components for collecting, storing, processing data, and providing information
What is NOT a common use of information systems by organizations according to the text?
Providing healthcare services
How are Information Systems accessed as described in the text?
Via laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc.
What is the focus of Computer Ethics as mentioned in the text?
Understanding ethical decision-making related to technology
Why are well-designed information systems important for organizations according to the text?
To improve cost-effectiveness and reduce labor requirements
What distinguishes Facebook from an Information System based on the text?
Facebook relies entirely on the function of an Information System
Who was the first major Greek philosopher known for the Socratic Method?
Socrates
Which Greek philosopher's most famous work discusses the meaning of justice and ideal society?
Plato
What did Aristotle believe was the highest good?
Self control
What theory places the Sun at the center with planets orbiting it?
Heliocentric Universe
'Allegory of the Cave' is associated with which Greek philosopher?
Plato
'Ethical Reasoning' involves the integration of ethical principles into which process?
Decision-making process
'Ethics' is primarily concerned with which aspect of human conduct?
Moral principles
'Reasoning' involves thinking about something in a logical way to form what?
Conclusions
'Ethical Reasoning' is about making decisions that could potentially result in what type of conflict?
Moral conflict
What are the three main components of information systems?
Hardware, Software, Data
Which of the following is an example of information systems hardware?
iPads
What type of software makes the hardware usable?
Operating-system software
Which component of an information system involves aggregated, indexed, and organized data?
Data
Who are essential elements in information systems that should not be overlooked?
People involved
What is a series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal in an information system?
Process
What role might information systems play in transforming data into organizational knowledge?
To take data and turn it into information.
What can be said about the mainframe computers from the late 1950s and 1960s?
They were large room-sized machines used for calculations.
How did the PC Revolution in 1975 influence technology?
It introduced the first microcomputer.
What do programmers primarily do when creating software programs?
Simply type out lists of instructions.
What was the networking architecture referred to as in the mid-1980s?
Client-server
Which innovation by Microsoft made personal computers even easier to use?
Windows operating system
What concept did Tim Berners-Lee develop in 1989 that became the launching point of the growth of the Internet?
World Wide Web
Which milestone occurred in 1991 that impacted the commercial use of the Internet?
Lifting of restrictions on commercial use
What was a significant factor in Walmart's rise to prominence?
Integration of information systems
What technological shift is impacting the decline in sales of personal computers?
Growth in sales of tablets and smartphones
(Who) developed a simpler way for researchers to share information over the network at CERN laboratories?
(What) led to a dot-com boom through the late 1990s and then a bust in 2000?
(When) did Walmart earn $15.2 billion on sales of $443.9 billion?
According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at which stage would someone reason that Heinz should not steal the medicine because the law prohibits stealing?
Conventional Stage 3: Interpersonal Accord And Conformity
In Kohlberg's moral development stages, which stage would suggest that Heinz should steal the medicine because it is his duty as a good husband?
Conventional Stage 3: Interpersonal Accord And Conformity
Which of the following is NOT a tip for making ethical decisions, as mentioned in the text?
Take immediate action without considering the consequences
Which stage of Kohlberg's moral development theory focuses on judging actions based on ethical reasoning and fairness?
Post-Conventional Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation
What is the main focus of Computer Ethics as described in the text?
Analyzing social impact and formulating ethical use policies for computer technology
At what level of moral development would someone argue that Heinz should steal the medicine because saving a human life holds more value than property rights?
Post-Conventional Level 3
'Heinz should not steal the medicine, because he will consequently be put in prison.' belongs to which stage of moral development according to Kohlberg?
Stage 1: Obedience And Punishment Orientation
'Heinz should not steal the medicine, because others may need the medicine just as badly, and their lives are equally significant.' represents which stage of moral development in Kohlberg's theory?
'Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles'
'Heinz should steal the medicine, because he will be much happier if he saves his wife, even if he will have to serve a prison sentence.' is characteristic of which stage of moral development?
Pre-Conventional Stage 1: Obedience And Punishment Orientation
What differentiates Post-Conventional Stage 5 from Post-Conventional Stage 6 in Kohlberg's theory?
Stage 5 focuses on social contracts while Stage 6 prioritizes universal ethical principles.
Test your ethical reasoning skills with this quiz scenario where you face a moral dilemma of stealing a cure to save a life. Explore the complexities of the situation and make decisions on what you believe is right and wrong.
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