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1 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.Experiencing MIS, 5e (Kroenke)

Chapter 1: The Importance of MIS

Multiple Choice 1) "The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months." This observation is known as ________ Law.

• Murphy's
• Moore's
• Amdahl's
• Metcalfe's

Answer: B

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Information Technology

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the major types of computer hardware and software used by companies 2) Which of the following statements states Moore's Law?

• A computer becomes obsolete within 18 months.
• The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.
• The total number of transistors produced in the world doubles every 18 months.
• The speed of a computer doubles every 18 months.

Answer: B

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Information Technology

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the major types of computer hardware and software used by companies 3) As a result of Moore's Law, ________.

• the risk of technology becoming obsolete has decreased
• the price to performance ratio of computers has fallen dramatically
• nonroutine skills can be outsourced
• the cost of data processing has increased considerably

Answer: B

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Information Technology

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage Experiencing MIS 5e David M. Kroenke (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 1 / 4

2 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.4) Because of Moore's Law, the cost of data processing, communications, and storage ________.

• is essentially zero
• has increased exponentially
• is witnessing an upward trend
• has leveled off

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Information Technology

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage 5) Because the cost of data processing, storage, and communications is essentially zero, any routine skill can and will be ________.

• considered a nonroutine cognitive skill
• a strong marketable skill
• outsourced to the lowest bidder
• sufficient to attain job security

Answer: C

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Analytical Thinking

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage 6) Which of the following is an impact of rapid technological change on job security?

• Routine skills are more in demand.
• Nonroutine cognitive skills gain more market value.
• Nonroutine jobs are outsourced, thus reducing the need of an in-house workforce.
• Routine skills are no longer required to complete a task.

Answer: B

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Information Technology

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Discuss the ethical and social issues raised by the use of information systems 7) Which of the following is true of nonroutine cognitive skills?

• They have become less marketable.
• They increase an individual's job security.
• Technological changes have no impact on such skills.
• Organizations usually outsource such skills to the lowest bidder.

Answer: B

Difficulty: Moderate

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Discuss the ethical and social issues raised by the use of information systems 2 / 4

3 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.8) ________ is the ability to make and manipulate models.

• Abstract reasoning
• Systems thinking
• Social learning
• Experimentation

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the components of an information system (IS)

9) ________ is the ability to model the components of a unit, to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

• Systems thinking
• Abstract reasoning
• Cognitive reasoning
• Experimentation

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the components of an information system (IS)

10) ________ is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product.

• Venturing
• Enterprising
• Collaboration
• Assimilation

Answer: C

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can enhance systems of collaboration and teamwork

11) In a job interview, Lillian is asked to be part of a three-member group and design a mock business process based on the strengths and skills of the group's members. In this case, which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

• collaboration
• abstract reasoning
• systems thinking
• ability to experiment

Answer: A

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can enhance systems of collaboration and teamwork

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4 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.12) Patricia is the marketing manager at a manufacturing firm. She plans new marketing strategies with the help of her subordinates, by providing and receiving critical feedback. Here, Patricia is displaying effective ________.

• collaboration
• experimentation
• systems thinking
• abstraction

Answer: A

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can enhance systems of collaboration and teamwork

13) Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?

• being nice to other individuals
• focusing on individual goals
• working individually on different projects
• giving and receiving critical feedback

Answer: D

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Explain how IS can enhance systems of collaboration and teamwork

14) ________ is 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.

• Experimentation
• Abstraction
• Systems thinking
• Collaboration

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the components of an information system (IS)

15) Marketing managers planning to use new social networking technologies to strengthen their market presence are portraying their ________.

• ability to experiment
• systems thinking skills
• abstract reasoning skills
• collaboration skills

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

Chapter LO: 1

Course LO: Describe the components of an information system (IS)

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