Bus 101 Chapter 1

What is the difference between IT and​ IS? A.Information technology​ (IT) is an assembly of​ hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and people that produces information. An information system​ (IS) refers to the​ products, methods,​ inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. B.Information technology​ (IT) refers to the​ products, methods,​ inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. IT pertains to the​ hardware, software, and data components. An information system​ (IS) is an assembly of​ hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and people that produces information. C.Information technology​ (IT) pertains to the hardware and software components. An information system​ (IS) is an assembly of​ hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and people that produces information. D. Information technology​ (IT) pertains to the​ hardware, software, and data components. An information system​ (IS) is an assembly of​ data, procedures, and people that produces information. E. Information technology​ (IT) pertains to the hardware and software components. An information system​ (IS) is an assembly of​ data, procedures, and people that produces information.

MIS uses information systems to help businesses achieve their strategies. Which three key elements are included in this definition of​ MIS? A. Management, information​ systems, and strategies B. Management and​ use, information​ technology, and strategies C.Management and​ use, information​ systems, and strategies D.Management and​ use, information​ systems, and policies E.​Management, computer​ systems, and strategies

According to the​ author, __________ making a reasoned analysis of an​ opportunity, envisioning potential​ solutions, evaluating those​ possibilities, and developing the most promising ones. A.experimentation is B. operations are C.construction is D.collaboration is E.production is

Experts in the job market have identified which four skill components that​ modern-day workers need to focus on in order to maximize their job​ security? A.Abstract​ reasoning, collaboration, systems​ thinking, and​ team-working skills B.​Communication, collaboration, systems​ thinking, and​ team-working skills C.Communication, collaboration,​ team-working skills, and​ public-speaking skills D.Communication, collaboration, competitive​ strategy, and experimentation E.Abstract​ reasoning, collaboration, systems​ thinking, and experimentation

The ability to experiment is an important​ non-routine skill that will help you achieve job security in the future. The ability to experiment is​ ________. A. 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 B. making multiple attempts to get something right regardless of how badly you fail each time C. making a reasoned analysis of an​ opportunity, envisioning potential​ solutions, evaluating those​ possibilities, and developing the most promising ones without regard for the resources you have D. making a reasoned analysis of an​ opportunity, envisioning all possible​ solutions, evaluating all those​ possibilities, and developing the most promising​ ones, consistent with the resources you have E. making a reasoned analysis of an​ opportunity, envisioning potential​ solutions, evaluating those​ possibilities, and developing the one that seems most likely to fall within your resource availability

A principle known as​ Moore's Law states that the number of transistors per square inch of integrated circuit will double about every 18 months. What is the MOST important effect of this law in modern​ times? A. Makes computers faster B. Makes computers cheaper C. Makes the cost of data communications essentially zero D. Makes devices smaller E. Makes devices more versatile

System thinking is an important​ non-routine skill that will help you achieve job security in the future. System thinking is the ability to​ ________. A. model the components of the system to ensure others can understand and replicate them B. model the components of the system to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed C. model a system D. model the components of the system to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a reasonably understandable whole E. observe the environment as a complex mix of interrelated systems that no one person can completely understand

Why is an MIS course the best place to learn the four components of​ non-routine cognitive thinking related to job​ security? A. You will learn to construct​ models, limit inputs and​ outputs, and manage finances assigned to opportunities. B. You will learn to construct​ models, connect inputs to outputs to make a sensible​ whole, and manage how much money to allot to each opportunity that you encounter. C. You will learn to make a reasonable analysis of an​ opportunity, envision potential​ solutions, and develop the most promising solutions consistent with your resources. D. You will learn to construct​ models, connect inputs to outputs into a sensible​ whole, work with others to achieve common​ goals, and analyze opportunities effectively. E. You will learn to model the components of the system and connect the inputs and outputs of the system into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

Proper password etiquette would demand that you adhere to all but the​ following: A. Only share your password with those you can trust. B. Always use highly secure passwords that will be difficult to break. C. Never share your password with another person. D. Never ask another person for​ his/her password. E. Never write your password down on a piece of paper.

In​ 1972, Gordon Bell formulated​ Bell's Law, which states​ ________. A. a new computer class forms roughly each decade establishing a new social hierarchy B. a new computer class forms roughly each decade establishing a new industry C. a new computer course forms roughly each decade establishing new programs D. a new computer industry forms roughly each decade establishing a new class E. a new computer class forms roughly each decade

You just came back to your office from a meeting about IS security.​ You've learned a few things about a​ "good" password, and you realize your password is inadequate. Your password is Thomas12211995. What is wrong with this​ password? A. There are several things wrong with this password. It contains a proper namelong dash​"Thomas"long dashand what looks like a complete​ date, your birthday. It is long​ enough, but it​ doesn't contain any special characters. B. The password is too long. Making passwords too long makes them too hard to​ remember, and the IT department ends up spending too much time sending out​ e-mails with​ people's passwords because they forgot them. C. There​ isn't anything wrong with it.​ It's long​ enough, it has​ upper- and lowercase​ letters, and it has numbers. D. It should start with a​ number, so​ "Thomas" should be moved to the end. E. The password should have slashes in the​ date, which would give it special characters.

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

What are the components of an information system​ (in their correct​ order)? A. ​Hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and users B. ​Hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and people C. ​Hardware, software,​ data, and people D. ​Hardware, software,​ data, processes, and users E. ​Hardware, software,​ data, processes, and people

Which of the following statements is true about information​ systems? A. They are not susceptible to the changing needs of the market. B. They drive the development of information technology. C. They can be bought off the shelf. D. They are a group of components that produce information.

In an airline reservation​ system, what component of the information system would represent the reservations and the people to whom the reservations​ pertain? A. Hardware B. Data C. Procedures D. Software E. People

Given that the​ five-component model of information systems includes​ hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and​ people, which of the five can universally be argued is the most​ important? A. Hardware B. Software C. Data D. People E. Procedures

In an​ e-commerce system, which part of the system is responsible for the user interface that facilitates customer browsing and​ ordering? A. People B. Hardware C. Software D. Procedures E. Data

Nielsen's Law states that​ ________. A. network speed for​ high-end users will increase by​ 50% / year B. network speed for all users will increase by​ 50% / year C. network speed is a function of the number of devices currently using the network D. network speed is irrelevant because​ people's brains can only process a limited amount of data E. wireless networking will increase by​ 50% / year until all end user devices are wireless

An MIS course is vitally important because you will learn the four key skills​ needed; you will learn to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information technologies to​ business; and you​ ________. A. will learn to master the skill of competitive advantage B. will learn the marketable skills of​ abstraction, collaboration, systems​ thinking, and experimentation C. will be able to avoid having to deal with ethical issues in your future careers D. will learn to improve your personal life E. ​won't have to worry about your job being sent overseas

​Kryder's Law states that​ ________. A. storage density on magnetic disks is increasing at an exponential rate B. storage density on magnetic disks is accelerating beyond our ability to control it C. storage density on magnetic disks is increasing at a decreasing rate D. storage density on magnetic disks is reaching its physical limits E. storage density on magnetic disks is increasing at a multiplicative rate

There are many opportunities for unscrupulous people to break information system security. Of the five components in an information​ system, which component poses the​ greatest, ongoing security​ risk? A. Data B. Software C. People D. Procedures E. Hardware

Metcalfe's Law states that​ _______. A. the value of a network is equal to the square of the number of people connected to it B. the value of a network is a function of how much​ e-commerce is generated through it C. the value of a network is equal to the number of nodes X the square root of network traffic D. the value of a network is incalculable E. the value of a network is equal to F​ * N​ * C where F​ = use​ frequency, N​ = number of​ users, and C​ = the common purpose of the network members

One could make the statement that information systems​ (IS) are much more than information technology​ (IT). Why? A. IT​ doesn't include software. B. People use​ information, they​ don't truly use technology. C. IS includes​ factors, components, and processes you​ can't buy over the counter. D. IT is just hardware and software. E. IS​ doesn't incorporate technology. IS and IT are unrelated.

As a modern business​ manager, you no longer need to be concerned with how fast the computers your company buys are because​ ________? A. the cost of data communication is essentially zero B. manufacturers have agreed to make all new computers the same speed C. ​Moore's Law has proven to be true over the last several decades and the cost of computing speed has fallen dramatically D. ​it's more important for future business professionals to be able to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information technology to business than it is for them to be able to know how to purchase the proper computers for their companies E. there is a multitude of new computer applications designed to assist managers in identifying and purchasing computer equipment for their businesses

Collaboration is an important​ non-routine skill that will help you achieve job security in the future. Collaboration is​ ________. A. the activity of two or more people working together B. the activity of two or more people working together to achieve what fewer people could have accomplished more effectively C. the activity of two or more people working together to create spectacular synergy D. the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common​ goal, result, or work product E. the activity of two or more people working together to produce a product in less time that fewer people could have