Question 1

Marketing managers planning to use new social networking technologies to strengthen their market presence are portraying their ________.
A) ability to experiment
B) systems thinking skills
C) abstract reasoning skills
D) collaboration skills

Accepted Answer

Planning to use new social networking technologies shows that the marketing managers have the ability to experiment and try new things to strengthen their market presence.

Question 2

Patricia is the marketing manager at a manufacturing firm: She plans new marketing strategies with the help of her subordinates,by providing and receiving critical feedback: Here,Patricia is displaying effective ________.
A) collaboration
B) experimentation
C) systems thinking
D) abstraction

Accepted Answer

Patricia is collaborating with her subordinates to plan new marketing strategies, which is an effective display of collaboration. Experimentation refers to trying out new ideas, systems thinking involves considering the larger organizational context, and abstraction involves thinking about concepts in general terms, none of which are directly applicable to the situation described.

Question 3

________ is the ability to model the components of a unit,to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.
A) Systems thinking
B) Abstract reasoning
C) Cognitive reasoning
D) Experimentation

Accepted Answer

Systems thinking involves the ability to understand and analyze complex systems by breaking them down into smaller components and understanding their interactions and relationships. This skill is essential in fields such as engineering, management, and healthcare where complex systems are prevalent. Abstract reasoning (B) refers to the ability to understand and analyze complex ideas and concepts, cognitive reasoning (C) involves the ability to process and organize information, and experimentation (D) involves testing hypotheses and gathering data through observation and measurement. While all of these skills are important, systems thinking is specifically focused on understanding and modeling complex systems.

Question 4

________ is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common goal,result,or work product.
A) Venturing
B) Enterprising
C) Collaboration
D) Assimilation

Accepted Answer

Collaboration involves people working together towards a common goal. Venturing and enterprising refer to entrepreneurial activities, while assimilation means the process of becoming similar to something or someone else.

Question 5

A group of components that interact to achieve some purpose is referred to as a(n)________.
A) system
B) element
C) process
D) entity

Accepted Answer

A system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose, making it the most fitting choice for the given question. Elements and entities refer to individual components, while a process refers to a specific sequence of actions or steps.

Question 6

Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?
A) being nice to other individuals
B) focusing on individual goals
C) working individually on different projects
D) giving and receiving critical feedback

Accepted Answer

Giving and receiving critical feedback is essential for effective collaboration as it allows team members to communicate openly, address any issues, and improve their work accordingly. Being nice to others is important, but it alone does not guarantee effective collaboration. Focusing on individual goals and working individually on different projects do not promote collaboration.

Question 7

In a job interview,Lillian is asked to be part of a three-member group and design a mock business process based on the strengths and skills of the group's members: In this case,which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?
A) collaboration
B) abstract reasoning
C) systems thinking
D) ability to experiment

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is trying to test the candidate's collaboration skills by asking them to work in a group and design a process based on the strengths of each team member. This task requires the candidate to communicate effectively with the group, consider different ideas, and work towards a common goal to create an effective business process.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of the hardware component of an information system?
A) Web browser
B) operating system
C) microprocessor
D) data file

Accepted Answer

A microprocessor is a physical component of a computer system that performs calculations and carries out instructions. A web browser and operating system are software components, while a data file is a type of data that is created, processed and stored by the system.

Question 9

In a grocery store,the clerk scans the UPC code on an item,which is transmitted to the computer: The scanner device is an example of the ________ component of an IS.
A) hardware
B) software
C) data
D) procedure

Accepted Answer

The scanner device is a physical component of the information system, making it an example of hardware. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware, data refers to the information processed by the system, and procedure refers to the steps and protocols followed to use the system effectively.

Question 10

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data processing,communications,and storage ________.
A) is essentially zero
B) has increased exponentially
C) is witnessing an upward trend
D) has leveled off

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law predicts that computing power will double every 18-24 months while the cost of computing will decrease. This has resulted in a significant decrease in the cost of data processing, communications, and storage over time, with some costs approaching zero. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 11

Which of the following is an impact of rapid technological change on job security?
A) Routine skills are more in demand.
B) Nonroutine cognitive skills gain more market value.
C) Nonroutine jobs are outsourced, thus reducing the need of an in-house workforce.
D) Routine skills are no longer required to complete a task.

Accepted Answer

Rapid technological change often replaces routine jobs that can be easily automated. This means that jobs that require nonroutine cognitive skills, such as creativity and problem-solving, become more in demand and gain more market value.

Additionally, outsourcing and offshoring may reduce the need for an in-house workforce, particularly for routine tasks that can be completed more cost-effectively elsewhere. However, this does not necessarily mean that all nonroutine jobs are outsourced or that routine skills are no longer required at all.

Question 12

Which of the following statements states Moore's Law?
A) A computer becomes obsolete within 18 months.
B) The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.
C) The total number of transistors produced in the world doubles every 18 months.
D) The speed of a computer doubles every 18 months.

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

Question 13

In a job interview,Roy is asked to use a product that he has never used before and is not familiar with: Which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?
A) systems thinking
B) abstract reasoning
C) collaboration
D) ability to experiment

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is trying to test Roy's ability to experiment and try new things. By giving him a product he is not familiar with, the interviewer wants to see how well he can adapt to new situations and think creatively to figure out how to use the product. This skill is important in many jobs, especially in industries that require constant innovation and adaptation to new technologies.

Question 14

________ is the ability to make and manipulate models.
A) Abstract reasoning
B) Systems thinking
C) Social learning
D) Experimentation

Accepted Answer

Abstract reasoning is the ability to understand and manipulate abstract concepts and models.

Question 15

The five-component framework of an information system consists of computer hardware,software,data,people,and ________.
A) bugs
B) procedures
C) device drivers
D) tools

Accepted Answer

The five-component framework of an information system consists of computer hardware, software, data, people, and procedures. Procedures are the documented steps or guidelines that describe how to use the hardware, software, and data in an information system. Bugs, device drivers, and tools are not components of the five-component framework.

Question 16

________ is making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity,envisioning potential solutions,evaluating those possibilities,and developing the most promising ones,consistent with the resources you have.
A) Experimentation
B) Abstraction
C) Systems thinking
D) Collaboration

Accepted Answer

Experimentation involves making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity, envisioning potential solutions, evaluating those possibilities, and developing the most promising ones, consistent with the resources you have.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of nonroutine cognitive skills?
A) They have become less marketable.
B) They increase an individual's job security.
C) Technological changes have no impact on such skills.
D) Organizations usually outsource such skills to the lowest bidder.

Accepted Answer

Nonroutine cognitive skills cannot be easily replicated by technology or outsourced to cheaper workers, making individuals with these skills valuable and more likely to have job security.

Question 18

Because the cost of data processing,storage,and communications is essentially zero,any routine skill can and will be ________.
A) considered a nonroutine cognitive skill
B) a strong marketable skill
C) outsourced to the lowest bidder
D) sufficient to attain job security

Accepted Answer

The statement implies that routine skills, which can be easily automated or outsourced, will not be considered valuable or marketable. Therefore, they will likely be outsourced to the lowest bidder.

Question 19

As a result of Moore's Law,________.
A) the risk of technology becoming obsolete has decreased
B) the price to performance ratio of computers has fallen dramatically
C) nonroutine skills can be outsourced
D) the cost of data processing has increased considerably

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, leading to a significant increase in computational power and a decrease in the cost of production. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in the price to performance ratio of computers, making them more accessible to a wider range of people.

Question 20

"The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months." This observation is known as ________ Law.
A) Murphy's
B) Moore's
C) Amdahl's
D) Metcalfe's

Accepted Answer

This observation is known as Moore's Law, named after Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, who made this prediction in 1965.

Quiz 1: The Importance of Mis

Marketing managers planning to use new social networking technologies to strengthen their market presence are portraying their ________.

Patricia is the marketing manager at a manufacturing firm: She plans new marketing strategies with the help of her subordinates,by providing and receiving critical feedback: Here,Patricia is displaying effective ________.

________ is the ability to model the components of a unit,to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

________ is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common goal,result,or work product.

A group of components that interact to achieve some purpose is referred to as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?

In a job interview,Lillian is asked to be part of a three-member group and design a mock business process based on the strengths and skills of the group's members: In this case,which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

Which of the following is an example of the hardware component of an information system?

In a grocery store,the clerk scans the UPC code on an item,which is transmitted to the computer: The scanner device is an example of the ________ component of an IS.

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data processing,communications,and storage ________.

Which of the following is an impact of rapid technological change on job security?

Which of the following statements states Moore's Law?

In a job interview,Roy is asked to use a product that he has never used before and is not familiar with: Which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

________ is the ability to make and manipulate models.

The five-component framework of an information system consists of computer hardware,software,data,people,and ________.

________ is making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity,envisioning potential solutions,evaluating those possibilities,and developing the most promising ones,consistent with the resources you have.

Which of the following is true of nonroutine cognitive skills?

Because the cost of data processing,storage,and communications is essentially zero,any routine skill can and will be ________.

As a result of Moore's Law,________.

"The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months." This observation is known as ________ Law.