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Information and data are essentially the same thing | show ๐
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Using a computer to forecast future sales and order more inventory before a shortage can occur is an example of information system feedback. | show ๐
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Application software such as Windows Vista and Windows Seven control basic computer operations such as start-up and printing. | show ๐
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Software is needed for computers of all sizes from cell phones and small hand held devices to the largest supercomputers. | show ๐
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Private cloud computing applications are available to everyone. | show ๐
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A virtual reality system is an example of one of the most common types of information systems. | show ๐
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DSS systems were first developed over 30 years ago. | show ๐
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Mobile commerce is the use of mobile, wireless devices to place orders and conduct business. | show ๐
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Computers have been used to perform common business applications since the 1950s. | show ๐
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Companies soon learned that they could use the data stored in transaction processing systems to make better decisions. | show ๐
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A decision support system is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices that provides routine information to managers and decision makers | show ๐
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MISs typically provide standard reports generated with data and information from a TPS or ERP system | show ๐
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MIS reports may be generated daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. | show ๐
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With an AI system, the computer takes on the characteristics of human intelligence. | show ๐
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Neural networks give the computer the ability to make suggestions and function like an expert in a particular field, helping enhance the performance of a novice users | show ๐
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The unique value of neural networks is that they allow organizations to capture and use the wisdom of experts and specialists. | show ๐
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Directional sound, tactile and force feedback devices, voice recognition, and other technologies are used to enrich the virtual reality experience. | show ๐
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Systems analysis defines the problems and opportunities of the existing system | show ๐
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The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organizationโs ____. | show ๐
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show | Feedback
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show | Program trading
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show | Hardware
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Keyboards, automatic scanning devices, and equipment that can read magnetic ink characters are examples of ____ hardware | show ๐
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The One Laptop per Child computer costs ____. | show ๐
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show | Software
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____ is an example of application software that allows you to accomplish specific tasks such as word processing or tabulating numbers. | show ๐
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connect computers and equipment in a building, around the country, or around the world to enable electronic communications. | show ๐
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Another name for a Web log is ____. | show ๐
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Using ____, you can download audio programs or music from the Internet to play on computers or music players. | show ๐
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show | extranet
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_ is (are) considered to be the most important element in a computer-based information system. | show ๐
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show | Users
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show | IS personnel
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A common type of information system used in business organizations are those designed for ____. | show ๐
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____ involves using information systems and the Internet to acquire parts and supplies. | show ๐
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show | Transaction Processing system
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A(n) ____ is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices that support problem-specific decision making. | show ๐
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____ involves computers understanding and acting on verbal or written commands in English, Spanish, or other human languages | show ๐
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show | Outsourcing
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show | system investigation
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____________________ data is a form of data that is represented by numbers, letters, and other characters. | show ๐
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show | Knowledge
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show | Processing
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In information systems, the activity of gathering and capturing raw data is called ____________________. | show ๐
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Predicting future events to avoid problems is called ____________________. | show ๐
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show | Information Technology
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show | Event data recorders
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Although most software can be installed from CDs, many of todayโs software packages can be downloaded through the ____________________. | show ๐
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show | DataBase
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show | Telecommuting
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The ____________________ is the worldโs largest computer network consisting of thousands of interconnected networks, all freely exchanging information. | show ๐
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show | Cloud Computing
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The ____________________ is a network of links on the Internet to documents containing text, graphics, video, and sound. | show ๐
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The technology used to create the Internet is also being applied within companies and organizations to create ____________________, which allow people in an organization to exchange information and work on projects. | show ๐
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___________________ include the strategies, policies, methods, and rules for using the CBIS. | show ๐
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show | Compute Based Information System
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___________________ involves any business transactions executed electronically between companies. | show ๐
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show | Transaction Processing system
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A(n) ____________________ is a set of integrated programs that manages the vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization. | show ๐
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show | SAP
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The focus of a DSS is on making effective ____________________ and helping a manager do the right thing | show ๐
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show | Knowledge management system
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_______ is an area of artificial intelligence in which machines take over complex, dangerous, routine, or boring tasks. | show ๐
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show | Knowledge Base
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During the ____________________ phase of the systems development process the project team determines how the new system should be developed to meet the business needs defined during systems analysis. | show ๐
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The primary goal of a for-profit organization is to maximize shareholder value. | show ๐
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By adding a significant amount of value to their products and services, organizations ensure that they will exceed budgets and generate income losses. | show ๐
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Customer relationship management software often uses a variety of information sources. | show ๐
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show | True
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Sustaining change almost always harms an organization while disruptive change almost always helps an organization | show ๐
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show | True
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The degree to which an organization supports the use of an information system is not an important factor that can lead to better attitudes about it. | show ๐
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Studies have shown that user satisfaction and technology acceptance are not particularly significant in healthcare as professionals in this industry are quick to learn and accept new technology. | show ๐
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If an organization has a high level of both diffusion and infusion, with computers throughout the organization, information systems are being used to their full potential. | show ๐
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One organization can spend less than another on information systems but still get better value. | show ๐
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According to Porterโs five-forces model, the more these forces combine in any instance, the less likely firms will seek competitive advantage and the less dramatis the results of such an advantage will be. | show ๐
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show | False
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Today, companies are shifting from strategic management to performance-based management of their information systems and carefully consider both strategic advantage and costs. | show ๐
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ROI calculations can be complex, including investment returns over multiple years and the impact of the time value of money. | show ๐
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Opportunities in information systems are available to people from foreign countries, including Russia and India. | show ๐
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The systems development component focuses solely on the development of new information systems and seldom becomes involved in maintenance and review of information systems | show ๐
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The IS support organization is a multi-faceted group providing user assistance in hardware and software acquisition and use, data administration, user training and assistance, and software development. | show ๐
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The ability of an organization to achieve its goals is often a function of the organizationโs ____. | show ๐
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The value chain of an organization does NOT include this activity ____. | show ๐
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show | Supply change management
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show | A and C
-finish product inventory
-Marketing and advertising
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User satisfaction with a computer system and the information it generates often depend on the ____. | show ๐
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show | Technology diffusion
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show | Technology infusion
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An organization ____ uses its information system to gain a competitive advantage | show ๐
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Which one the following was NOT one of five forces identified in Michael Porterโs competitive forces model? | show ๐
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show | there tends to be more firms seeking competitive advantage
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show | Creating new products and services
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____ is a competitive advantage strategy that Walmart and other retailers have followed for years and focuses on becoming more efficient and reducing costs. | show ๐
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show | Niche
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show | Entry costs are low
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show | Using information systems to reduce cost and improve productivity
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show | NON OF THE ABOVE
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show | Return on Investments (ROI)
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show | All of the above
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