Question 1

Tracking tweets,YouTube hits,and other human information requires expensive investments-which managers find risky in an economic downturn.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the concerns that managers may have about investing in tracking human information during an economic downturn due to the perceived risk.

Question 2

To simplify add-ons,upgrades,sharing,and access to information on their personal devices,users often leverage cloud services such as iTunes,Instagram,Diigo,and Box.

Accepted Answer

Cloud services such as iTunes, Instagram, Diigo, and Box provide easy access to add-ons, upgrades, sharing, and information from personal devices.

Question 3

Data (or information)silos are ISs that do not have the capability to exchange data with other ISs making timely coordination and communication across functions or departments difficult.

Accepted Answer

Data silos are defined as separate systems or applications that do not integrate with others and typically operate independently. This lack of integration creates barriers to communication and coordination across functions or departments, making it difficult to share information and collaborate effectively.

Question 4

The blueprints that guide and govern software add-ons,upgrades,hardware,systems,networks,cloud services,and other IT are known as cloud services.

Accepted Answer

The blueprints that guide and govern software add-ons, upgrades, hardware, systems, networks, cloud services, and other IT are not specifically known as cloud services. Cloud services refer specifically to services delivered over the internet, such as software applications, storage, or processing power.

Question 5

Most business initiatives succeed or fail based on the quality of the underlying data.

Accepted Answer

The quality of data is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions and maintain accurate records. Poor data can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and missed opportunities, ultimately resulting in project failures or business failure. Therefore, the success or failure of business initiatives relies heavily on the quality of data.

Question 6

Apps that combine data from multiple internal and public sources and publish the results to enterprise portals,dashboards,or the cloud are commonly referred to as "complex mashups".

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Thanks to the availability of computers,mobile devices and ISs,information flowing through companies is almost always available to executives,managers,and workers who no longer struggle to find information they need to make sound decisions or do their jobs.

Accepted Answer

While the availability of computers, mobile devices, and Information Systems (ISs) has significantly improved access to information, there are still challenges such as information overload, data silos, and cybersecurity concerns that can hinder the ability of executives, managers, and workers to easily find and utilize the information they need for decision-making or performing their jobs effectively.

Question 8

One way for larger companies to effectively manage information across an organization is to require each division or business unit to implement and manage its own IS because unit managers understand their information needs better than people in other parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

While unit managers may have a better understanding of their own information needs, implementing and managing separate information systems can lead to redundancy, inconsistency, and challenges in sharing information across the organization. It is often more effective for companies to have a centralized information system that is accessible and usable by all divisions and business units.

Question 9

Most health care organizations are drowning in data,yet cannot get reliable,actionable insights from this data.Information from physician notes,registration forms,and discharge summaries often go unused or are difficult for administrators and mangers to access because the information is trapped in data silos.

Accepted Answer

The statement provides information that most health care organizations have a lot of data but struggle to extract meaningful insights from them. It also mentions that some information is trapped in data silos.

Question 10

The term "data structures" refers to the speed at which data it is captured,analyzed,and reported.

Accepted Answer

The term "data structures" actually refers to the way data is organized and stored in a computer or database, not the speed at which it is processed.

Question 11

Senior executives and managers know about their data silos and information management problems,but they also know about the huge cost and disruption from converting to newer IT architectures.

Accepted Answer

Senior executives and managers are generally aware of their data silos and information management problems, but they may be reluctant to address them due to the perceived cost and disruption of implementing newer IT architectures.

Question 12

Information management must also deal with information degradation and disorder-where people do not understand what data means or how it can be useful.

Accepted Answer

Information management includes addressing issues of information degradation and disorder, such as lack of understanding of the meaning and usefulness of data.

Question 13

Information management is critical to data security and compliance with regulatory mandates,such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,the USA PATRIOT Act,and HIPAA.

Accepted Answer

Information management is important for ensuring data security and complying with various regulatory mandates, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and HIPAA. Failure to properly manage information can result in breaches, violations, and penalties.

Question 14

KPIs are metrics that define and measure business processes to insure they stay under budget.

Accepted Answer

KPIs are key performance indicators, which are metrics used to measure the success or progress towards specific business objectives, not necessarily related to staying under budget.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a way a SaaS provider licenses applications to customers?
A)through a subscription
B)based on usage
C)through a SLA
D)at no cost when revenue can be generated from advertisement

Accepted Answer

Licensing SaaS applications through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is not accurate. SLAs are contracts that outline the service standards a provider must meet, rather than a licensing model. Licensing models typically include subscriptions, usage-based models, or ad-supported access.

Question 16

The overall goal of information management is to reduce costs and maintain high standards of information security by setting strict guidelines for access.

Accepted Answer

The overall goal of information management is to support decision making, optimize business processes, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance, in addition to reducing costs and maintaining high standards of information security. It encompasses more than just setting strict guidelines for access.

Question 17

Data can get lost in transit from one IS to another.

Accepted Answer

Data can get lost in transit due to various reasons such as network failures, hardware issues, and software glitches. This is particularly true when data is transmitted over long distances and through multiple networks. To prevent data loss, it is important to use reliable data transfer protocols, implement data backup and recovery systems, and secure the communication channels with encryption and authentication mechanisms.

Question 18

Major organizations have fewer than 50 data repositories,which are fully integrated as is users' ability to access all the information they need..

Accepted Answer

Major organizations typically have numerous data repositories and often struggle with fully integrating them to provide seamless access to information for users.

Question 19

Despite the growth of social data,images and web documents,modern IT professionals must continue to place primary emphasis on management of structured,high quality data.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Data silos are unable to share or exchange data,and as a result they cannot be updated consistently.

Accepted Answer

Data silos are isolated databases or systems that do not communicate with each other, making it difficult to keep data consistent and up-to-date across multiple platforms.

Quiz 2: Data Governance and IT Architecture Support Long-Term Performance