Question 1

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 describes the common problem of health care organizations struggling to get valuable insights from their data due to silos and difficulty accessing the information.

Question 2

A TPS in OLTP mode collects all transaction for a day,shift,or other time period,and then processes the data and updates the databases.

Accepted Answer

A TPS in OLTP mode processes transactions one at a time and updates the database in real-time, rather than collecting transactions over a period to process all at once.

Question 3

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 good understanding of their own information needs, having each division or business unit implement and manage its own IS can lead to silos of information and a lack of coordination across the organization. A better approach may be to have a centralized IS function that works with each unit to understand their specific requirements and ensure that information is shared appropriately across the organization.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as investing in tracking human information such as tweets, YouTube hits, and so on, is expensive and can be perceived as risky during an economic downturn.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) do not necessarily relate to budget constraints. They are measurable values that indicate how effectively a company is achieving its business objectives. While some KPIs may relate to financial performance, such as revenue growth or cost savings, others may pertain to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, or employee productivity. KPIs are used to track progress and identify areas for improvement in order to maximize business success.

Question 6

To maintain a balance between costs and benefits,it is advised that managers generally add storage,applications,and/or databases on an "as needed" basis.

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Question 7

In an organization,there may be a culture of distrust or political conflicts between the technology and business folks,which are resolved with data governance.

Accepted Answer

Data governance alone cannot resolve cultural or political conflicts; it can provide a framework for data management and accountability, but resolving distrust or conflicts requires broader organizational change and communication efforts.

Question 8

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".

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Question 9

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 ISs that are isolated from other systems and cannot exchange data, resulting in communication and coordination difficulties across different departments and functions. This lack of integration can hinder decision-making, slow down processes, and lead to data inconsistencies. Breaking down data silos and enabling information sharing across systems is crucial for organizations that want to improve efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.

Question 10

EA is needed when IT systems have become unmanageably complex and expensive to maintain.

Accepted Answer

EA, or Enterprise Architecture, is meant to provide a structured approach to managing and optimizing complex IT systems. As systems become increasingly complex and expensive to maintain, EA can help organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure that IT investments align with business goals.

Question 11

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 congestion, hardware failure, software errors, or security breaches. It is important to use secure and reliable methods to transfer data to prevent loss or corruption during transit.

Question 12

Data collected by the TPS are converted into reports by the MIS and analyzed by the DSS to support decision making.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Data collected by the TPS (Transaction Processing System) is processed by the MIS (Management Information System) which converts the raw data into meaningful reports. These reports are then analyzed by the DSS (Decision Support System) to support decision making.

Question 13

A data governance program should be an IT project because data crosses boundaries and is used by people throughout the enterprise.

Accepted Answer

A data governance program should be a business initiative, not just an IT project, because it involves setting policies and standards for data usage, quality, and security across the entire organization, impacting various departments and requiring collaboration beyond just the IT department.

Question 14

Meta data is defined as the consistent and uniform data within an enterprise that describes their key entities such as customers,products and services,vendors,locations,and employees around which business is conducted.

Accepted Answer

Metadata is data that provides information about other data, not necessarily about key entities of a business. It describes characteristics of data, such as its author, date of creation, size, and file type, rather than the data content itself.

Question 15

Governance cuts the cost of maintaining and archiving bad,unneeded,or wrong data.

Accepted Answer

Governance helps to establish clear data standards and policies, which can prevent the creation of unnecessary, duplicate, or inaccurate data. This, in turn, reduces the cost of maintaining and archiving such data, as well as the resources needed to correct or mitigate any negative impacts it may have on the organization.

Question 16

It is no longer feasible to manage big data,content from mobiles and social networks,and data in the cloud without the well-designed set of plans,or blueprint,provided by EA.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. With the increasing complexity and scale of data, managing it requires a well-defined Enterprise Architecture (EA) plan. This plan helps in organizing and optimizing the use of resources, ensuring interoperability, and achieving business goals. Without EA, managing and processing big data, mobile content, social network data, and cloud data can be challenging and inefficient.

Question 17

In the financial services sector,strict reporting requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 are leading to greater use of data governance.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as the Dodd-Frank Act mandates stricter reporting requirements for financial institutions and requires them to have robust data governance processes in place.

Question 18

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 19

Success of EA is measured in financial terms of profitability and ROI.In contrast,the success of data governance is measured in nonfinancial terms of improved customer satisfaction,faster speed to market,and lower employee turnover.

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Question 20

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 aware of their data management issues and the cost and disruption associated with adopting newer IT architectures.

Quiz 2: Information Systems, IT Architecture, Data Governance, and Cloud Computing