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,Package Title: Practice Questions
Course Title: Rainer, Introduction to Information Systems, Fifth Canadian Edition
Chapter Number: 01
Shuffle: No
Question type: True/False
1) Career opportunities are strong in IT and are projected to remain strong for the next ten years.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2) One of the big advantages of being an informed user and consumer of IT is that it enables you to
anticipate future innovations and their potential applications.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Knowledge
3) Process and procedures are important but not critical to the effective use of computer-based
information systems.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
4) TPS stands for Transfer Processing Systems.
,Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
5) Sales and marketing professionals use IT for the preparation of payroll.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
6) An app (application) is a computer program designed to support a specific task.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
7) A network is a connecting system that can only be wireless.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
8) Over the years, the MIS function has changed to a partnership between the MIS department and the
,end-users.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
9) One impact of IT will be to decrease the number of managers employed in organizations.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Learning Objective 2: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information
technology.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
Section Reference 2: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Question type: Multiple Choice
10) HR information systems, POM information systems, CRM information systems, and marketing
information systems are usually classified as
a) ERP systems.
b) strategic information systems.
c) transaction processing systems.
d) functional area information systems.
e) none of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
,11) Telepresence systems can help make ___ a more popular choice for small and medium enterprises.
a) the automation of manual tasks
b) accounting software
c) robots
d) all of these
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased
use of information technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
12) Which of the following is a useful, cost-effective, hands-on, and safe teaching tool in the medical
field?
a) simulation environments
b) medical robots
c) videoconferencing
d) all of these
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased
use of information technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
13) Which of the following is an IT job within an organization?
a) program manager
b) system analyst
c) network-manager
d) all of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
,Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
14) What are two IT components in CBIS?
a) hardware and procedures
b) software and database
c) procedures and hardware
d) procedures and software
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
15) While information systems, such as transaction processing systems, generate more information for
managers to process, other information systems, such as ___, help them analyze this information to
make better-informed decisions.
a) business intelligence applications
b) desktop publication applications
c) office automation systems
d) electronic commerce systems
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
16) Managing information systems in a modern organization is challenging because
a) the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain.
b) the systems are critical to the organization’s operations.
c) the systems are easily replaced.
d) both of the following are correct: the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain;
and the systems are critical to the organization’s operations.
,e) both of the following are correct: the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain;
and the systems are easily replaced.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
17) IT affects middle managers by ___.
a) reducing the number of people who can report to them
b) increasing the number of managers needed in a department
c) increasing their productivity
d) increasing their opportunities for promotion
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
18) Global outsourcing helps an organization to
a) find the best person for the job.
b) find more economical resources.
c) implement spatial and temporal flexibility.
d) all of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Knowledge
19) Which of the following is a negative societal effect associated with the increased use of information
,technology?
a) IT can provide opportunities for people with disabilities.
b) IT can improve healthcare.
c) IT can provide flexibility in the workplace.
d) IT can place employees on constant call.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information
technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Question type: Multiple-Selection
20) The core capabilities of computer-based information systems include (check all that apply)
a) high-speed calculations.
b) staging and processing of large amounts of data.
c) generating new knowledge.
d) managing people.
e) quick access to information.
Answer 1: a
Answer 2: b
Answer 3: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
, Rainer, Information System, Fifth Canadian Edition Testbank
Package Title: Chapter 1, Testbank
Course Title: Rainer, IS 5e
Chapter Number: 1
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) Which of the following is a benefit of being an informed user of IT?
a) Understanding what is “behind” applications you use in your organization
b) Providing input to enhance your organization’s applications
c) Helping to select new applications
d) Keeping abreast of new technologies
e) All of the above
Answer: e
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world. Begin the process of becoming an informed user of your
organization’s information systems.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Standard 1 : AACSB || Technology
Standard 2 : Blooms || Knowledge
2) To address the concerns and to enable nimble responses to the technologically evolving
environment, what CIBC decided to undergo?
a) Strategic consulting
b) Digital transformation
c) Digital marketing
d) Financial Tech
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: Opening Case
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of
information systems is important in today’s world
Systems 5th Canadian Edition R. Kelly Rainer
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,Package Title: Practice Questions
Course Title: Rainer, Introduction to Information Systems, Fifth Canadian Edition
Chapter Number: 01
Shuffle: No
Question type: True/False
1) Career opportunities are strong in IT and are projected to remain strong for the next ten years.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2) One of the big advantages of being an informed user and consumer of IT is that it enables you to
anticipate future innovations and their potential applications.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Knowledge
3) Process and procedures are important but not critical to the effective use of computer-based
information systems.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
4) TPS stands for Transfer Processing Systems.
,Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
5) Sales and marketing professionals use IT for the preparation of payroll.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
6) An app (application) is a computer program designed to support a specific task.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
7) A network is a connecting system that can only be wireless.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
8) Over the years, the MIS function has changed to a partnership between the MIS department and the
,end-users.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
9) One impact of IT will be to decrease the number of managers employed in organizations.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Learning Objective 2: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information
technology.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
Section Reference 2: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Question type: Multiple Choice
10) HR information systems, POM information systems, CRM information systems, and marketing
information systems are usually classified as
a) ERP systems.
b) strategic information systems.
c) transaction processing systems.
d) functional area information systems.
e) none of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
,11) Telepresence systems can help make ___ a more popular choice for small and medium enterprises.
a) the automation of manual tasks
b) accounting software
c) robots
d) all of these
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased
use of information technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
12) Which of the following is a useful, cost-effective, hands-on, and safe teaching tool in the medical
field?
a) simulation environments
b) medical robots
c) videoconferencing
d) all of these
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased
use of information technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
13) Which of the following is an IT job within an organization?
a) program manager
b) system analyst
c) network-manager
d) all of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world.
,Section Reference 1: Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
14) What are two IT components in CBIS?
a) hardware and procedures
b) software and database
c) procedures and hardware
d) procedures and software
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
15) While information systems, such as transaction processing systems, generate more information for
managers to process, other information systems, such as ___, help them analyze this information to
make better-informed decisions.
a) business intelligence applications
b) desktop publication applications
c) office automation systems
d) electronic commerce systems
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
16) Managing information systems in a modern organization is challenging because
a) the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain.
b) the systems are critical to the organization’s operations.
c) the systems are easily replaced.
d) both of the following are correct: the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain;
and the systems are critical to the organization’s operations.
,e) both of the following are correct: the systems are very expensive to acquire, operate, and maintain;
and the systems are easily replaced.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Comprehension
17) IT affects middle managers by ___.
a) reducing the number of people who can report to them
b) increasing the number of managers needed in a department
c) increasing their productivity
d) increasing their opportunities for promotion
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
18) Global outsourcing helps an organization to
a) find the best person for the job.
b) find more economical resources.
c) implement spatial and temporal flexibility.
d) all of these
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and
nonmanagerial workers.
Section Reference 1: How Does IT Impact Organizations?
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloomcode: Knowledge
19) Which of the following is a negative societal effect associated with the increased use of information
,technology?
a) IT can provide opportunities for people with disabilities.
b) IT can improve healthcare.
c) IT can provide flexibility in the workplace.
d) IT can place employees on constant call.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information
technology.
Section Reference 1: Importance of Information Systems to Society
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Question type: Multiple-Selection
20) The core capabilities of computer-based information systems include (check all that apply)
a) high-speed calculations.
b) staging and processing of large amounts of data.
c) generating new knowledge.
d) managing people.
e) quick access to information.
Answer 1: a
Answer 2: b
Answer 3: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an
organization.
Section Reference 1: Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
, Rainer, Information System, Fifth Canadian Edition Testbank
Package Title: Chapter 1, Testbank
Course Title: Rainer, IS 5e
Chapter Number: 1
Question type: Multiple Choice
1) Which of the following is a benefit of being an informed user of IT?
a) Understanding what is “behind” applications you use in your organization
b) Providing input to enhance your organization’s applications
c) Helping to select new applications
d) Keeping abreast of new technologies
e) All of the above
Answer: e
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is
important in today’s world. Begin the process of becoming an informed user of your
organization’s information systems.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Standard 1 : AACSB || Technology
Standard 2 : Blooms || Knowledge
2) To address the concerns and to enable nimble responses to the technologically evolving
environment, what CIBC decided to undergo?
a) Strategic consulting
b) Digital transformation
c) Digital marketing
d) Financial Tech
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: Opening Case
Learning Objective 1: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of
information systems is important in today’s world
