Test Bank For Introduction To Information Systems 4th Canadian Edition By Rainer
Chapter 1
Introduction to Information Systems
Question type: True/False
1) Managing the IS function within an organization is the exclusive responsibility of the IS department in contemporary organizations.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2) An information system collects, processes, stores, analyzes and disseminates information for a specific purpose.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an organization.
Section Reference: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
3) Information technology relates to any computer-based tools that people use to work with information and to support the information and information-processing needs of an organization.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an organization.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 SAMs Chaos
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
4) IT is enabling more and more people to communicate, collaborate, and compete, thereby levelling the digital playing field.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 SAMs Chaos
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
5) IT Audits can be used to find problems with IT systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 SAMs Chaos
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
6) An informed user of IT can enhance his or her organization’s competitive position.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
7) If you want to run a multinational company, you need to rent office space and hire at least few employees.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
8) A systems analyst focuses on determining the information requirements and technical specifications for new applications.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
9) An auditing manager focuses on the ethical and legal use of information systems and evaluates the quality or effectiveness of such systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
10) The CIO of an organization supervises the day-to-day operations of the data and/or computer centre.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information systems is important in today’s world.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
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