Question 1
2 out of 2 points
The members of an organization who are most likely to contribute to organizational learning are
.
Selected Answer: d.
all of these
Correct Answer: d.
all of these
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
According to Lewin and Schein's 3-stage model of organizational change, which of the following
tasks would be found in the 'unfreezing' stage?
Selected Answer: a.
Assign leaders and implementation team
Correct Answer: a.
Assign leaders and implementation team
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
is the use of a collection of computers, often owned by many people or different
organizations, to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem.
Selected Answer: c.
Grid computing
Correct Answer: c.
Grid computing
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
is IBM’s first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy
workloads.
Selected Answer: d.
z/OS
Correct Answer: d.
z/OS
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Suppose a business wishes to have access to servers, and storage devices, but does not want to buy
them. What is their best choice?
Selected Answer: a.
cloud computing - infrastructure as a service
Correct Answer: a.
cloud computing - infrastructure as a service
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
DBMSs are used primarily for modeling data.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
In most large organizations, the IS department is divided into the following functions .
Selected Answer: c.
operations, development, and support
Correct Answer: c.
operations, development, and support
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
The operating system converts a basic user request into the set of detailed instructions that the
computer hardware requires, thus acting as an intermediary between the application and the
hardware.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is NOT true about a mainframe computer?
Selected Answer: a.
A single computer with a single user is
typical of a mainframe computer.
Correct Answer: a.
A single computer with a single user is
typical of a mainframe computer.
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
There is no way a manufacturing firm would implement an Internet of Things because the risk of
hacking is far too high.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Sensors that can monitor and report on data about traffic and parking conditions are part of a network
of physical objects known as the Internet of Technology.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
"Adapting" is the second stage in Lewin's Change Model, which involves learning new work
methods, behaviors, and systems.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
CPU clock speed is the at a predetermined rate.
Selected Answer: a.
number of electronic pulses created
Correct Answer: a.
number of electronic pulses created
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
is the standard page description language for Web pages.
Selected Answer: b.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Correct Answer: b.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
The relational database model is currently the most widely used.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
When you are looking for a 'hotspot', you are searching for .
Selected Answer: a.
a wireless access point
Correct Answer: a.
a wireless access point
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Each programming language has a set of rules, called the program code of the language.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
is an approach that starts by investigating the general data and information needs of an
organization at the strategic level and then examines more specific data and information needs for the
functional areas and departments within the organization.
Selected Answer: a.
Enterprise data modeling
Correct Answer: a.
Enterprise data modeling
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT one of the common types of utility programs?
Selected Answer: b.
spreadsheet application
Correct Answer: b.
spreadsheet application
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
The position of a is a non-technical position responsible for defining and implementing
consistent principles for setting data standards and data definitions that apply across all the databases
in an organization.
Selected Answer: d.
data administrator
Correct Answer: d.
data administrator
Question 21
2 out of 2 points
are the most powerful computers with the fastest processing speed and highest performance.
Selected Answer: c.
Supercomputers
Correct Answer: c.
Supercomputers
Question 22
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an example of a common use of a point-of-sale (POS) device?
Selected Answer: b.
A teller in a bank uses a POS to withdraw money for a customer.
Correct Answer: b.
A teller in a bank uses a POS to withdraw money for a customer.
Question 23
2 out of 2 points
is a program concerned with the efficient and environmentally responsible design,
manufacture, operation, and disposal of IS-related products.
Selected Answer: d.
Green computing
Correct Answer: d.
Green computing
Question 24
2 out of 2 points
Suppose your friend, who is a small business owner, wants to computerize her business functions
such as accounting, payroll, and inventory management. She would need to purchase separate
software to meet each functional requirement.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 25
2 out of 2 points
An operating system with capabilities allows a user to run more than one program
concurrently.
Selected Answer: b.
multitaskin
g
Correct Answer: b.
multitaskin
g
Question 26
2 out of 2 points
Disk mirroring is a method of storing data that generates extra bits of data from existing data,
allowing the system to create a "reconstruction map" so that if a hard drive fails, it can rebuild lost
data.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 27
2 out of 2 points
The primary function of application software is to apply the power of the computer to enable people,
workgroups, and the entire enterprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 28
2 out of 2 points
On a modern home computer, one can set up accounts for many users and be able to control what
resources a user may access.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 29
2 out of 2 points
A redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks (RAID) is a method of storing data so that data
can be accessed more quickly.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 30
0 out of 2 points
Windows 10 is an example of application software.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: False
Question 31
2 out of 2 points
RAM stands for random access memory; a form of memory that holds its contents even if the current
is turned off or disrupted.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 32
2 out of 2 points
One of the primary advantages of a relational database is that it allows tables to be linked to reduce
data redundancy and allow data to be organized more logically.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 33
2 out of 2 points
Social journalism or citizen journalism .
Selected Answer: c.
may not be as reliable as mainstream media sources
Correct Answer: c.
may not be as reliable as mainstream media sources
Question 34
2 out of 2 points
A is a valuable tool that enables a user to find information on the Web by specifying words or
phrases known as keywords, which are related to a topic of interest.
Selected Answer: b.
search engine
Correct Answer: b.
search engine
Question 35
2 out of 2 points
In the contemporary view of information systems, they are considered an integral part of the supply
chain management process mainly because they: .
Selected Answer: d.
all of these
Correct Answer: d.
all of these
Question 36
2 out of 2 points
A single computer can be used by a single user or by multiple, simultaneous users.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 37
2 out of 2 points
All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT
.
Selected Answer: a.
allowing a user to do word processing
Correct Answer: a.
allowing a user to do word processing
Question 38
2 out of 2 points
An attribute is a general class of people, places, or things for which data is collected, stored, and
maintained.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 39
2 out of 2 points
JavaScript can be used to validate data entry in a Web form.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 40
2 out of 2 points
According to the diffusion innovation theory, are the risk takers, always the first to try new
products and ideas.
Selected Answer: d.
innovators
Correct Answer: d.
innovators
Question 41
2 out of 2 points
A database administrator (DBA) must have a clear understanding of the fundamental business of an
organization, be proficient in the use of selected database management systems, and stay abreast of
emerging technologies and new design approaches.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 42
2 out of 2 points
is a process for driving traffic to a Web site by using techniques that improve the site’s ranking
in search results.
Selected Answer: b.
Search engine optimization
Correct Answer: b.
Search engine optimization
Question 43
2 out of 2 points
A client is any computer on a network that sends messages requesting services from the servers on
the network.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 44
2 out of 2 points
Suppose a retail business has an unwritten rule that "every sales person cooperates with others."
This is an example of organizational culture.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 45
2 out of 2 points
A database must reflect the business processes of an organization.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 46
2 out of 2 points
A wide area network (WAN) is a telecommunications network that connects users and their
computers in a geographical area that spans a campus or business park, but not beyond the city
limits.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 47
2 out of 2 points
An organization’s structure is independent of its goals and approach to management.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 48
2 out of 2 points
Suppose, you need to advise someone about getting a certification. Which of the following will be
appropriate advice?
Selected Answer: b.
Certifications are vendor-specific
Correct Answer: b.
Certifications are vendor-specific
Question 49
2 out of 2 points
For someone to be a good CIO, technical ability is the most important characteristic.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 50
0 out of 2 points
A sustaining innovation is one that initially provides a lower level of performance than the
marketplace has grown to accept.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: False
Question 51
2 out of 2 points
Network management software is a system software that controls the computer systems and devices
on a network and allows them to communicate with each other.
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer: False
Question 52
2 out of 2 points
Today’s mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a to allow people to
control the personal computer.
Selected Answer: b.
natural user interface
Correct Answer: b.
natural user interface
Question 53
2 out of 2 points
One of the advantages of off-the-shelf software is that .
Selected
Answer:
Correct
Answer:
c.
the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development
costs over many customers
c.
the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development
costs over many customers
Question 54
2 out of 2 points
Depending on the brand of tablet you purchase, you may be able to enter data by typing on a
keyboard, writing on the screen with a stylus, or speaking into the tablet's microphone.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
Question 55
2 out of 2 points
There are Web-based productivity software suites that require no installation on the computer.
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer: True
