Quizzes
Chapter 1
Question 1
pts
In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
True
False
Question 2
pts
In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
False
True
IncorrectQuestion 3
pts
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, a top-line strategy focuses
on:
refining operations by using latest technologies.
improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
increasing revenue by selling existing products to new customers.
Correct. A top-line strategy focuses on generating new revenue by offering
new products and services to customers or increasing revenue by selling
existing products and services to new customers. For example, e-commerce
businesses are adapting business models to reduce distribution costs
dramatically. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information
TechnologiesUsing Information Systems and Information Technologies
IncorrectQuestion 4
pts
Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?
,Current data is collected for performance reports.
Aggregated data enables decision makers to focus on specific factors.
Disaggregated data reports overall performance during a particular sales quarter.
Future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports.
Correct. Past data is collected for performance reports, and current data is
collected for operational reports. In addition, future data is predicted for
budgets or cash flow reports. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information
SystemMajor Components of an Information System
Question 5
pts
The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company's product or service
is difficult.
False
True
IncorrectQuestion 6
pts
_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.
Artificial intelligence
Business intelligence
Pervasive analytics
Business analytics
Correct. Pervasive analytics is building and integrating analytics capabilities
into all everyday business activities. See 1-8: Outlook for the FutureOutlook
for the future
Question 7
pts
In a management information system (MIS), the quality of information is determined by its usefulness to
users, and its usefulness determines the success of the information system.
False
,True
Question 8
pts
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, which of the following
statements is true of a top-line strategy?
It focuses on improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
It focuses on generating new revenue by offering new products and services.
It focuses on refining operations by using latest technologies.
It focuses on helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
IncorrectQuestion 9
pts
A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.
determining portfolio structures
calculating product costs
improving transportation budgeting
choosing the best job candidate
Correct. A PIS helps in choosing the best job candidate. Web technologies
have played a major role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
human resource departments. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and
Information TechnologiesUsing Information Systems and Information
Technologies
UnansweredQuestion 10
pts
An information system collects past data for performance reports and current data for operational reports.
This shows that the data component of the information system has a(n)__________.
log orientation
time orientation
phase orientation
active orientation
, Correct
In this case, the data component of the information system has a time
orientation. For example, past data is collected for performance reports, and
current data is collected for operational reports. In addition, future data is
predicted for budgets or cash flow reports. See 1-5: Major Components of an
Information SystemMajor Components of an Information System
Question 11
pts
Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace
position.
True
False
Question 12
pts
_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully
competing in the marketplace.
Differentiation
Transformational leadership
Simulation
Groupthink collaboration
Question 13
pts
_____ help a person connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with similar
interests and hobbies.
Social networking sites
Archives panels
Tender portals
Classified advertisements
IncorrectQuestion 14
Chapter 1
Question 1
pts
In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
True
False
Question 2
pts
In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
False
True
IncorrectQuestion 3
pts
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, a top-line strategy focuses
on:
refining operations by using latest technologies.
improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
increasing revenue by selling existing products to new customers.
Correct. A top-line strategy focuses on generating new revenue by offering
new products and services to customers or increasing revenue by selling
existing products and services to new customers. For example, e-commerce
businesses are adapting business models to reduce distribution costs
dramatically. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information
TechnologiesUsing Information Systems and Information Technologies
IncorrectQuestion 4
pts
Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?
,Current data is collected for performance reports.
Aggregated data enables decision makers to focus on specific factors.
Disaggregated data reports overall performance during a particular sales quarter.
Future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports.
Correct. Past data is collected for performance reports, and current data is
collected for operational reports. In addition, future data is predicted for
budgets or cash flow reports. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information
SystemMajor Components of an Information System
Question 5
pts
The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company's product or service
is difficult.
False
True
IncorrectQuestion 6
pts
_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.
Artificial intelligence
Business intelligence
Pervasive analytics
Business analytics
Correct. Pervasive analytics is building and integrating analytics capabilities
into all everyday business activities. See 1-8: Outlook for the FutureOutlook
for the future
Question 7
pts
In a management information system (MIS), the quality of information is determined by its usefulness to
users, and its usefulness determines the success of the information system.
False
,True
Question 8
pts
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, which of the following
statements is true of a top-line strategy?
It focuses on improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
It focuses on generating new revenue by offering new products and services.
It focuses on refining operations by using latest technologies.
It focuses on helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
IncorrectQuestion 9
pts
A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.
determining portfolio structures
calculating product costs
improving transportation budgeting
choosing the best job candidate
Correct. A PIS helps in choosing the best job candidate. Web technologies
have played a major role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
human resource departments. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and
Information TechnologiesUsing Information Systems and Information
Technologies
UnansweredQuestion 10
pts
An information system collects past data for performance reports and current data for operational reports.
This shows that the data component of the information system has a(n)__________.
log orientation
time orientation
phase orientation
active orientation
, Correct
In this case, the data component of the information system has a time
orientation. For example, past data is collected for performance reports, and
current data is collected for operational reports. In addition, future data is
predicted for budgets or cash flow reports. See 1-5: Major Components of an
Information SystemMajor Components of an Information System
Question 11
pts
Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace
position.
True
False
Question 12
pts
_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully
competing in the marketplace.
Differentiation
Transformational leadership
Simulation
Groupthink collaboration
Question 13
pts
_____ help a person connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with similar
interests and hobbies.
Social networking sites
Archives panels
Tender portals
Classified advertisements
IncorrectQuestion 14
