ISTM 209 Curtsinger Exam 1 ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
With e-commerce and the Internet, which of the E-commerce and Internet advertising have grown, while traditional advertising
following depicts a trend in advertising? and commerce have remained flat.
What is emerging as a major business area of innovation Cloud Computing
that offers a flexible collection of computers on the
Internet that can perform tasks previously performed on
corporate computers?
Which of the following most accurately describes an A set of components that gather, analyze, store, and utilize information for making
information system? better decisions for a firm
What are the dimensions of information systems? Organizations, people, and information technology
What are the steps of the problem-solving process? Problem identification
solution design
solution evaluation and choice
implementation
Problem identification includes: Agreement that problem exists
Definition of problem
Causes of problem
What can be done given resources of firm
, typical organizational problems Outdated business processes
Unsupportive culture and attitudes
Political in-fighting
Turbulent business environment, change
Complexity of task
Inadequate resources
typical tech problems Insufficient or aging hardware
Outdated software
Inadequate database capacity
Insufficient telecommunications capacity
Incompatibility of old systems with new technology
Rapid technological change
typical people problems Lack of employee training
Difficulties of evaluating performance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Work environment, ergonomics
Poor or indecisive management
Lack of employee support and participation
solution design Often many possible solutions
Consider as many as possible to understand range of solutions
solution evaluation and choice Cost
Feasibility given resources and skills
Length of time needed to implement solution
implementation Building or purchasing solution
Testing solution, employee training
Change management
Measurement of outcomes
Feedback, evaluation of solution
What are the four elements of critical thinking? Maintaining doubt and suspending judgment; being aware of different
perspectives; testing alternatives and letting experience guide; and being aware
of organizational and personal limitations
______ is when a company transfers tasks of the firm to Offshoring
other firms that operate in low-wage countries, possibly
reducing job opportunities within the U.S.
Which of the following statements about the use of Innovative new products, services, and systems are commonly outsourced
offshore outsourcing is FALSE? offshore.
A.
data is defined as recorded facts and figures
ANSWERS
With e-commerce and the Internet, which of the E-commerce and Internet advertising have grown, while traditional advertising
following depicts a trend in advertising? and commerce have remained flat.
What is emerging as a major business area of innovation Cloud Computing
that offers a flexible collection of computers on the
Internet that can perform tasks previously performed on
corporate computers?
Which of the following most accurately describes an A set of components that gather, analyze, store, and utilize information for making
information system? better decisions for a firm
What are the dimensions of information systems? Organizations, people, and information technology
What are the steps of the problem-solving process? Problem identification
solution design
solution evaluation and choice
implementation
Problem identification includes: Agreement that problem exists
Definition of problem
Causes of problem
What can be done given resources of firm
, typical organizational problems Outdated business processes
Unsupportive culture and attitudes
Political in-fighting
Turbulent business environment, change
Complexity of task
Inadequate resources
typical tech problems Insufficient or aging hardware
Outdated software
Inadequate database capacity
Insufficient telecommunications capacity
Incompatibility of old systems with new technology
Rapid technological change
typical people problems Lack of employee training
Difficulties of evaluating performance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Work environment, ergonomics
Poor or indecisive management
Lack of employee support and participation
solution design Often many possible solutions
Consider as many as possible to understand range of solutions
solution evaluation and choice Cost
Feasibility given resources and skills
Length of time needed to implement solution
implementation Building or purchasing solution
Testing solution, employee training
Change management
Measurement of outcomes
Feedback, evaluation of solution
What are the four elements of critical thinking? Maintaining doubt and suspending judgment; being aware of different
perspectives; testing alternatives and letting experience guide; and being aware
of organizational and personal limitations
______ is when a company transfers tasks of the firm to Offshoring
other firms that operate in low-wage countries, possibly
reducing job opportunities within the U.S.
Which of the following statements about the use of Innovative new products, services, and systems are commonly outsourced
offshore outsourcing is FALSE? offshore.
A.
data is defined as recorded facts and figures
