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Computers are required to organize or process data. | show π
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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 π
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Todayβs more advanced processor chips have the power of 1990s-era supercomputers | show π
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Teraflops is a measure of computer storage capacity | show π
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Application software such as Windows Vista and Windows Seven control basic computer operations such as start-up and printing. | show π
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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 π
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Transaction processing systems were developed in the 1950s. | show π
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C2C stands for computer-to-computer e-commerce. | show π
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Mobile commerce is the use of mobile, wireless devices to place orders and conduct business. | show π
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Electronic business goes beyond e-commerce and e-procurement by using information systems and the Internet to perform all business-related tasks and functions. | show π
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Computers have been used to perform common business applications since the 1950s. | show π
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MISs typically provide standard reports generated with data and information from a TPS or ERP system | show π
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MIS reports may be generated daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. | show π
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A DSS can include a collection of models to support a decision maker, a collection of facts, and procedures that help decision makers to interact with the DSS | show π
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DSS became more widely used in the 1980s as a result of dramatic improvements in technology. | show π
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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 π
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____ is an important component of every information system that helps organizations to achieve their goals. | show π
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show | Goals
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In information systems, ____ is used to make changes to input or processing activities. | show π
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Many excellent computerized information systems follow stock indexes and markets and suggest when large blocks of stocks should be purchased or sold in a process called ____. | show π
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consists of computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities. | show π
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Keyboards, automatic scanning devices, and equipment that can read magnetic ink characters are examples of ____ hardware | show π
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The One Laptop per Child computer costs ____. | show π
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show | Software
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show | Windows Microsoft 2010
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show | Networkds
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show | 140 Characters
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show | BLOG
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show | Podcasting
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show | extranet
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show | People
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People who work with information systems to get results are called ____. | show π
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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 π
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show | Mobile Commerce
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The earliest type of business information system developed in the 1950s was the ____. | show π
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show | DSS
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show | Natrual Language Processing
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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 π
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show | Knowledge
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show | Processing
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show | Input
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Predicting future events to avoid problems is called ____________________. | show π
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show | Information Technology
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Computerized _________________________ are being placed in vehicles to record vehicle speed, possible engine problems, driver performance, and more | show π
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show | Internet
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show | DataBase
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show | Telecommuting
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The ____________________ is the worldβs largest computer network consisting of thousands of interconnected networks, all freely exchanging information. | show π
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show | Cloud Computing
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show | WWW
World Wide Web
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show | Intranets
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show | Procedures
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CBIS stands for ___________________? | show π
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___________________ involves any business transactions executed electronically between companies. | show π
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An organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices used to record completed business transactions is called a(n) _________ | show π
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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 π
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show | SAP
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show | Decisions
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A system to create, store, share, and use the organizationβs knowledge and experience is called a(n) ______________________________. | show π
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_______ is an area of artificial intelligence in which machines take over complex, dangerous, routine, or boring tasks. | show π
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The collection of rules, procedures, and relationships that must be followed by an expert system to achieve the proper outcome is contained in the expert systemβs ____________________. | show π
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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 π
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The primary goal of a for-profit organization is to maximize shareholder value. | show π
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Depending on the customer, value might mean lower prices, better service, higher quality, or uniqueness of the product. | show π
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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 π
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Organizational culture consists of the major understandings and assumptions for a business or other organization. | show π
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In some cases, top-level managers can form organization culture rapidly. | show π
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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 π
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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 π
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An organization can have a high level of infusion in one part of its operations and a low level of diffusion overall. | show π
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One organization can spend less than another on information systems but still get better value. | show π
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show | True
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show | False
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Improved productivity can result in faster customer response, lower costs, and increased customer satisfaction. | show π
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Because of the difficulty in determining all the costs, total cost of ownership is seldom used to plan for and maximize the value of IS investments. | show π
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The role of a systems analyst is narrowly defined and seldom involves communications with others. | show π
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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 π
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show | All of the above
-Culture
-overall structure
-ability to change
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show | Finance and Accounting
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helps determine what supplies are required for the value chain,what quantities are needed to meet customer demand, how the supplies should be manufactured into finished goods and services, and how the shipment of supplies and products to customers should | show π
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Customer relationship management programs help companies manage ____. | show π
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show | quality of the system
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show | Technology diffusion
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The extent to which technology permeates an area or department is called ____. | show π
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show | Often
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Which one the following was NOT one of five forces identified in Michael Porterβs competitive forces model? | show π
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Which of the following statements is true about the characteristics of a highly competitive industry? | show π
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show | Creating new products and services
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show | Cost Leadership
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show | Niche
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In the restaurant industry, competition is fierce primarily because ____. | show π
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show | Using information systems to reduce cost and improve productivity
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Which of these is NOT a measure of performance used to evaluate the contribution of information systems to the business? | show π
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_ investigates the additional profits or benefits that are generated as a percentage of the investment in IS technology. | show π
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Total cost of ownership includes the ____. | show π
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