History of Information Systems Eras Quiz
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Which era is characterized by information being a scarce resource and its capture and distribution generating a competitive advantage?

  • SEAC era
  • Intangible Economy
  • Information Age (correct)
  • Knowledge Economy
  • What was the first fully functional stored-program computer in the USA?

  • SEAC (correct)
  • Telegraph
  • Telephone
  • Pilot ACE computer
  • Which communication media was recommended for project communication according to the text?

  • Drums
  • Smoke signals
  • Twitter (correct)
  • Telephone
  • What is data integrity primarily concerned with?

    <p>Ensuring data consistency and accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the technical framework in an organization?

    <p>I/T department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Employee Self-Service (ESS) in HR solutions?

    <p>It allows employees to access their documents independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a HRMS from a HRIS?

    <p>HRMS is intended for use by everyone in the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In project planning, what budgeting approach does the text recommend?

    <p>Under-promise and over-deliver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are measures in the context of project management?

    <p>Are specific unit terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of metrics in project management?

    <p>Assist in quality control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which era did information cease being scarce, giving way to the knowledge economy?

    <p>Information Age (1971-1991)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of data integrity in the context of maintaining data?

    <p>Assuring the accuracy and consistency of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor of production relates to the level of energy and commitment of people in creating value?

    <p>Engagement Assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant development in communication technology between the era of smoke signals and the telegraph?

    <p>Telephone invention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an organization's I/T department create a strategy for when it comes to computerized information management?

    <p>Hardware, network tools, communications, data security, and data management framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a HRMS from a HRIS according to the text?

    <p>HRIS comprises software, policies, and practices, while HRMS includes HRIS and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for over-promising and under-delivering in project management according to the text?

    <p>Because no project plan survives fully intact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of budgets are mentioned in the text when discussing project success?

    <p>Operational &amp; capital budgets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is intended to use a HRIS according to the text?

    <p>HR and Payroll only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'Measures' and 'Metrics' as per the text?

    <p>'Measures' represent performance nuance while 'Metrics' are derived from measures like Quality and Quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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