BMIS 311 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Companies analyzing huge amounts of data, social media, and other data points represent an
emerging area of ________.
big data
In 2017, American business spent ________ on information systems hardware, software, and
telecommunications equipment.
1 trillion
Which of the following options has drastically reduced the costs of operating and transacting on a
global scale?
internet
If almost all an organization's significant business relationships are digitally enabled, it would be called
a(n) ________.
digit firm
How a company produces, delivers and sells its products and services in the marketplace is called a(n)
________.
business model
All of the following are interrelated changes in the technology area that impact businesses EXCEPT
________.
quantum computing
,A business model describes ________.
how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth
Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding how information systems are
transforming business?
Fifty-five percent of the entire population now use desktop computers, and their sales are soaring.
The millions of product bar codes scanned at supermarket checkout counters everyday are examples
of ________.
data
________ includes hardware and software an organization needs to compete in the marketplace.
Information technology (IT)
A raw fact would be considered ________.
Data
A scanner used to capture a product's code (i.e., SKU) is considered ________.
an input
________ deals with both behavioral and technical issues regarding information systems, and focuses
on the development, use, and impact of systems by managers and employees
B. Management information systems (MIS)
A(n) ________, such as a clerk, uses data for things such as scheduling.
data worker
,Using Internet technology to create an internal system is called a(n) ________.
intranet
The field of management information systems (MIS) deals with ________ issues as well as technical
issues related to the development and use of information systems in an organization.
behavioral
Which one of the following is NOT one of the major business functions or specialized tasks performed
by business organizations and supported by information systems?
collective bargaining
The behavioral approach to information systems includes ________.
psychology and sociology
All of the following disciplines contribute to the contemporary approaches to information systems
EXCEPT ________.
philosophy
Based on Sam's description of an information system, all of the following are components of an IS
except _____.
culture
Chapter 1 Video_The Importance of MIS_4.35 mins2 As explained in this video, the _____ component
of an information system is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side
of the system.
data
, When Sam describes modeling the inputs and outputs of an IS and understanding how they relate to
other systems she is describing _____.
systems thinking
The technical approach to information systems includes ________.
computer science and management science
The information systems approach to this textbook is the ________.
sociotechnical approach
The ________ view jointly optimizes the social and technical systems used in production.
sociotechnical
When technology must be changed and designed to fit the needs of the organization and individuals,
it may need to be ________ to adjust the fit between the organizational needs and the technology.
de-optimized
The study of information systems is a multidisciplinary field. Which of the following lists accurately
includes all of the disciplines?
Computer Science, Operations Research, Sociology, Management Science, Economics, Psychology
Business processes that cross many different functional areas and require coordination across
departments are supported by ________ among the participants.
E. flows of material, information, and knowledge
How do information systems improve business processes?
. Information systems improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of business processes.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Companies analyzing huge amounts of data, social media, and other data points represent an
emerging area of ________.
big data
In 2017, American business spent ________ on information systems hardware, software, and
telecommunications equipment.
1 trillion
Which of the following options has drastically reduced the costs of operating and transacting on a
global scale?
internet
If almost all an organization's significant business relationships are digitally enabled, it would be called
a(n) ________.
digit firm
How a company produces, delivers and sells its products and services in the marketplace is called a(n)
________.
business model
All of the following are interrelated changes in the technology area that impact businesses EXCEPT
________.
quantum computing
,A business model describes ________.
how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth
Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding how information systems are
transforming business?
Fifty-five percent of the entire population now use desktop computers, and their sales are soaring.
The millions of product bar codes scanned at supermarket checkout counters everyday are examples
of ________.
data
________ includes hardware and software an organization needs to compete in the marketplace.
Information technology (IT)
A raw fact would be considered ________.
Data
A scanner used to capture a product's code (i.e., SKU) is considered ________.
an input
________ deals with both behavioral and technical issues regarding information systems, and focuses
on the development, use, and impact of systems by managers and employees
B. Management information systems (MIS)
A(n) ________, such as a clerk, uses data for things such as scheduling.
data worker
,Using Internet technology to create an internal system is called a(n) ________.
intranet
The field of management information systems (MIS) deals with ________ issues as well as technical
issues related to the development and use of information systems in an organization.
behavioral
Which one of the following is NOT one of the major business functions or specialized tasks performed
by business organizations and supported by information systems?
collective bargaining
The behavioral approach to information systems includes ________.
psychology and sociology
All of the following disciplines contribute to the contemporary approaches to information systems
EXCEPT ________.
philosophy
Based on Sam's description of an information system, all of the following are components of an IS
except _____.
culture
Chapter 1 Video_The Importance of MIS_4.35 mins2 As explained in this video, the _____ component
of an information system is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side
of the system.
data
, When Sam describes modeling the inputs and outputs of an IS and understanding how they relate to
other systems she is describing _____.
systems thinking
The technical approach to information systems includes ________.
computer science and management science
The information systems approach to this textbook is the ________.
sociotechnical approach
The ________ view jointly optimizes the social and technical systems used in production.
sociotechnical
When technology must be changed and designed to fit the needs of the organization and individuals,
it may need to be ________ to adjust the fit between the organizational needs and the technology.
de-optimized
The study of information systems is a multidisciplinary field. Which of the following lists accurately
includes all of the disciplines?
Computer Science, Operations Research, Sociology, Management Science, Economics, Psychology
Business processes that cross many different functional areas and require coordination across
departments are supported by ________ among the participants.
E. flows of material, information, and knowledge
How do information systems improve business processes?
. Information systems improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of business processes.
