122 Questions
What is the primary function of an IS (Information System)?
Collect, process, store, analyze, and disseminate information for a specific purpose
How are the terms IT, IS, and MIS used in practice?
Interchangeably
What is the benefit of becoming an informed user of information systems?
Enhancing the quality of organization’s IT applications with input
What did Kodak miss that led to its downfall?
Digital photography
Who benefits more from an organization's IT applications?
Informed users
What does Delta, the Ukrainian system, focus on?
Situational awareness and battlefield management
Which term refers to any computer-based tool used to work with information?
IT (Information Technology)
What does MIS (Management Information System) include?
"IT" and "IS" tools
What happens when you understand how IT can improve your organization's performance?
Enhancement of both performance and teamwork
What do you become when you study IS?
An informed user
Which of the following best describes the role of an informed user in digital transformation?
Actively managing IT and leveraging IT to improve all aspects of functioning
Which profession is a common misconception about IT, according to the given text?
Computer programming is a masculine profession
What are the traditional functions of the MIS department, as mentioned in the text?
Managing IS development, operations, tech support, and infrastructure planning
What is the basic function of capturing and assembling elements that enter the system to be processed called?
Input
What does a cybernetic system add to a system's transformation process?
Feedback and control
What is the characteristic of open cybernetic systems related to interaction with the environment?
Interdependence
What does an information system store, transform, retrieve, and disseminate in an organization?
Information
'Data' are best described as:
'Information' recorded but with no meaning
'Hardware' in an information system refers to:
'Processor, monitor, keyboard, and printer'
Which type of operating system uses icons, bars, buttons, and images for user interaction?
Graphical user interfaces (GUI)
What is the advantage of using software suites as compared to buying individual packages?
Software suites cost less than buying individual packages.
What is a characteristic of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) application software?
Usually involves minimal changes beyond scheduled upgrades.
What is a cybernetic system according to systems theory?
A system that controls and regulates itself.
What is the main role of Information Systems (IS) in executing a business process?
Carrying out calculations and comparisons
What is the purpose of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
Automating repetitive tasks carried out by employees
What distinguishes Natural User Interface (NUI) from other user interfaces?
It remains invisible as users interact with it.
What represents an open cybernetic system?
Functions involved in a cross-functional business process
What part of a microprocessor temporarily stores data that are frequently used by the CPU?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Which unit of storage is equivalent to 1 trillion characters?
Terabyte
What is the primary function of the control unit in a microprocessor?
To process program instructions
What type of memory is located on the motherboard as close to the CPU as possible?
Registers
Which storage media uses small chips containing thousands of transistors?
Flash memory
In the context of software, what is the primary function of an operating system?
To manage the computer's operations
What type of software is distributed with license terms that ensure its source code will always be available?
'Open-Source' Software
What type of software has restrictions on its use, copying, and modification?
Proprietary Software
What are the rights attached to open-source software regarding modifications and distribution?
They must allow modifications and derived works, and must allow them to be distributed under the same terms as the license of the original software.
What type of software uses the open software approach as a basis but adds closed source/proprietary software?
'Hybrid' Software
What does system software primarily control and support?
Information processing activities
What is the invariable part of the computer in terms of hardware?
Central processing unit (CPU)
Which type of computer is widely used as superservers for large client/server networks and high-volume Internet websites?
Mainframe computers
What is the term for miniature computers that people may wear under, with, or on top of their clothing?
Wearable Computers (Wearables)
Which input technology does not require a mouse for interaction?
Gesture recognition
What do most computers have that is responsible for video processing and can be integrated into the motherboard or as a stand-alone card?
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Which type of computer is designed for scientific, engineering, and business applications, and performs trillions of operations per second through massive parallel processing?
Supercomputers
What type of output device uses icons, menus, windows, and buttons that can be selected with pointing devices?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Which type of computer system is characterized by high storage capacity, high transaction processing, and is widely used as superservers for large client/server networks?
Mainframe Computers
What type of input technology involves the use of voice commands to interact with a computer system?
Voice recognition
What type of computer is optimized for video processing such as video editing, conversion, projecting, and streaming?
Video Card
What type of computer is designed for personal use and includes desktops, workstations, and portable laptops?
Personal Computers (PCs)
What type of computer is known for its powerful computing capabilities and is used for scientific, engineering, and business applications that require massive parallel processing?
Supercomputers
What is the primary focus of Business Process Improvement (BPI)?
Incremental change and bottom-up approach
What is the main goal of Business Process Reengineering (BPR)?
Radical redesign of business processes
Which phase of Business Process Improvement involves identifying relevant process metrics like time and cost?
Define Phase
What is a strategic information system according to the provided text?
Information system that uses IT to shape/support competitive position/strategies
Which model includes Industry Rivalry, Bargaining Power of Suppliers, Threat of Substitutes, Threat of New Entrants, and Bargaining Power of Buyers?
Porter’s Five Forces Model
What does the Threat of Entry of New Competitors refer to in Porter’s Five Forces Model?
Threat that competitors will enter the market easily
What is meant by 'entry barrier' in the context of Porter’s Five Forces Model?
A feature that prevents new competitors from entering the market easily
What does high supplier power imply in Porter’s Five Forces Model?
Buyers have few choices about whom to buy from
What is the primary function of a cybernetic system?
Monitoring and controlling performance
What represents an open cybernetic system?
A system that interacts with other systems in its environment
What does an information system store, transform, retrieve, and disseminate in an organization?
Data converted to be useful to end users
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of open cybernetic systems related to interaction with the environment?
Systems exchange information, energy, or material with their environment
What is the main role of Information Systems (IS) in executing a business process?
Transforming input into output
What distinguishes Natural User Interface (NUI) from other user interfaces?
The use of voice commands to interact with a computer system
What did Kodak miss that led to its downfall?
Opportunities for digital transformation
'Hardware' in an information system refers to:
A device such as the processor, monitor, keyboard, and printer
What do you become when you study IS?
Informed user engage in digital transformation
What does MIS (Management Information System) include?
Hardware, software, data resources, policies and procedures, and people
What type of computer is designed for scientific, engineering, and business applications, and performs trillions of operations per second through massive parallel processing?
Supercomputer
What is meant by 'entry barrier' in the context of Porter’s Five Forces Model?
Factors that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market
What part of a microprocessor temporarily stores data that are frequently used by the CPU?
Cache
Which unit of storage is equivalent to 1 trillion characters?
Petabyte
What type of software has restrictions on its use, copying, and modification?
Proprietary Software
What represents an open cybernetic system?
A system that allows collaboration and contributions to the software
What do most computers have that is responsible for video processing and can be integrated into the motherboard or as a stand-alone card?
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Which type of computer is designed for personal use and includes desktops, workstations, and portable laptops?
Microcomputer
Which phase of Business Process Improvement involves identifying relevant process metrics like time and cost?
Measurement phase
What is the term for miniature computers that people may wear under, with, or on top of their clothing?
Wearable Computers
'Data' are best described as:
Unprocessed facts or figures
What does high supplier power imply in Porter’s Five Forces Model?
Greater influence over pricing and terms by suppliers
Which type of computer is optimized for video processing such as video editing, conversion, projecting, and streaming?
Workstation
What is the primary goal of Business Process Reengineering (BPR)?
Eliminating unnecessary steps in business processes
Which type of user interface uses gestures, voice recognition, and natural interactions?
Natural User Interface (NUI)
In the context of software, what is the primary disadvantage of using software suites?
Takes a lot of disk space
What is the main characteristic of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) application software?
Minimal changes beyond scheduled upgrades
What is the role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in enterprises?
Automating the actions in a business process
What do purchasers of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) application software lack access to?
Source code and internal documentation
What is the primary function of an operating system in a computer?
Supporting basic computer functions
What is the main feature of Natural User Interface (NUI) in comparison to other user interfaces?
Leverages human experience of the natural world
What is the term for information that has been processed/analyzed to convey understanding, accumulated learning, and expertise?
Knowledge
Which industry is mentioned in the text as being transformed by e-books and e-book readers, indicating the impact of IT on organizations?
Book Industry
What does the term 'Ergonomics' often refer to?
Human factors engineering
What type of computer is designed for scientific, engineering, and business applications, and performs trillions of operations per second through massive parallel processing?
Supercomputers
Which type of input technology involves the use of voice commands to interact with a computer system?
Voice-recognition
What characteristic distinguishes Wearable Computers (Wearables) as mentioned in the text?
Miniature computers worn under clothing
What component of the computer is responsible for video processing and can be integrated into the motherboard or exist as a stand-alone card?
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
What is the purpose of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as mentioned in the text?
To automate repetitive or dangerous tasks
What does the term 'Ergonomics' often refer to?
Human factors engineering
What type of computer system is characterized by high storage capacity, high transaction processing, and is widely used as superservers for large client/server networks?
Mainframe Computers
What distinguishes Natural User Interface (NUI) from other user interfaces?
It mimics human-human interactions.
What is the primary function of an information system (IS)?
To collect, process, store, analyze, and disseminate information for a specific purpose
What distinguishes an informed user of information systems?
They are knowledgeable about information systems and information technology
What does a cybernetic system add to a system's transformation process?
Feedback control and self-regulation
What is a characteristic of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) application software?
It is ready-made and available for purchase or license
What does high supplier power imply in Porter’s Five Forces Model?
Suppliers have strong influence in setting prices or terms
What type of memory is located on the motherboard as close to the CPU as possible?
Cache memory
What part of a microprocessor temporarily stores data frequently used by the CPU?
Cache memory
What type of input technology involves the use of voice commands to interact with a computer system?
Speech recognition
'Hardware' in an information system refers to:
Physical components of the system such as servers and storage devices
'Data' are best described as:
Raw facts and figures that need to be processed
Which of the following is NOT a use case for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) according to the text?
Image Recognition
What is a characteristic of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) as described in the text?
Radical redesign of business processes
What is the primary focus of Business Process Improvement (BPI) according to the text?
Incremental change in process operations
What phase in Business Process Improvement (BPI) involves identifying relevant process metrics like time and cost?
Measure Phase
In Porter’s Competitive Forces Model, what does the 'Threat of Entry of New Competitors' refer to?
The threat that new competitors will enter the market
What is a characteristic of supplier power as described in Porter’s Competitive Forces Model?
Low when buyers have few choices
How many forces are included in Porter’s Competitive Forces Model?
5
What is a strategic information system according to the text?
A system that provides a competitive advantage through IT
What is the primary function of an Information System (IS) according to the text?
To support business processes by storing, transforming, retrieving, and disseminating information
What type of memory is located on the motherboard as close to the CPU as possible according to the text?
Cache memory
What happens when an organization's IT applications become strategically aligned with its business goals according to the text?
Improvement in organizational performance
What does high supplier power imply in Porter’s Five Forces Model according to the text?
Buyers have few choices about whom to buy from
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