Information Technology For Managers 2nd Edition By George Reynolds-Test Bank

SECTION 1 – DECISION MAKERS: CRUCIAL TO TECHNOLOGY RESULTS

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS

1. Decisions regarding the project’s scope, data captured, and the effectiveness of new information technology systems are made by:
2. programmers.
3. executives.
4. software evaluators.
5. network managers.

ANSWER: B

EXPLANATION: Executives, collaborating with IT specialists, must make various choices when implementing a new IT solution, such as the project’s extent, data to be gathered, customization of databases and applications, information flow from systems, user interaction, etc.

2. What strategy should managers adopt to ensure the success of information technology innovations?
3. Integrated
4. Comprehensive
5. Relational
6. Domineering

ANSWER: B

EXPLANATION: Managers play a vital role in ensuring the success of information technology innovations. They should lead a comprehensive approach that includes fostering change acceptance, addressing business process alterations, establishing new employee responsibilities and expectations, and devising fresh evaluation and incentive systems.

3. _____ encompasses all tools for capturing, storing, processing, exchanging, and utilizing information.
4. Data science
5. Information taxonomy
6. Information panel
7. Information dissemination

ANSWER: A

EXPLANATION: Data science consists of all tools for capturing, storing, processing, exchanging, and utilizing information. This domain covers computer hardware like servers, desktops, laptops, smartphones, software including operating systems and application suites, networks with related equipment such as modems, routers, and switches, and databases for essential data storage.

4. The ensemble of IT hardware, software, and networks within an enterprise is termed its _____.
5. IT entity
6. IT taxonomy
7. IT framework
8. IT panel

ANSWER: C

EXPLANATION: An organization’s established IT hardware, software, and networks comprise its IT framework. This framework must integrate with personnel and processes to develop, manage, and maintain information systems which assist a business in achieving its core objectives.

5. Which category of IT incorporates systems enhancing the individual users’ efficacy in performing solitary tasks?
6. Corporate IT
7. Personal IT
8. Team IT
9. Pilot IT

ANSWER: B

EXPLANATION: Personal information technology includes systems that boost individual users’ efficiency in standalone tasks. Examples encompass productivity apps like word processors, presentation software, spreadsheet tools, decision support systems, and online learning platforms.

6. Rapidstudy, an e-learning platform, elevates students’ educational capacities. This serves as an illustration of:
7. personal information technology.
8. enterprise information technology.
9. team-based information technology.
10. prototype information technology.

ANSWER: A

EXPLANATION: Personal information technology encompasses systems that enhance individual users’ productivity in single tasks. Instances include personal productivity platforms such as word processors, presentation tools, spreadsheets, decision support systems, and digital education resources.

7. Which of the following systems use analytical models to aid users in understanding a problem, exploring alternative solutions, and proposing a suitable course of action?
8. An email client
9. An executive dashboard
10. A spreadsheet application
11. An online meeting tool

ANSWER: B

EXPLANATION: An executive dashboard employs analytical models to help users comprehend a problem, assess alternative solutions, and recommend a fitting action plan. For instance, VisualDx is a clinical decision support tool offering swift access to concise medical information and high-quality images.

8. VisualDX offers immediate access to concise medical data and high-quality images. This represents:
9. document processing system.
10. interorganizational information system.
11. decision support system.
12. online learning system.

ANSWER: C

EXPLANATION: A decision support system employs analytical models to assist users in comprehending problem scenarios, considering alternative solutions, and suggesting suitable actions. For example, VisualDx serves as a clinical decision support system providing quick access to succinct medical details and premium visuals.

9. Hypermedia, podcasts, and Webcasts are utilized in:
10. decision support systems.
11. product lifecycle systems.
12. transaction processing systems.
13. digital learning systems.

ANSWER: D

EXPLANATION: Digital learning systems encompass varied computer-enhanced learning strategies like simulations, multimedia discs, web-based instructional materials, hypermedia, podcasts, and webcasts.

10. What defines a team-based information technology system best?

b.It consists of systems that enable organizations to define structured engagements with external clients.

1. These encompass systems that enhance communication and aid collaboration among project members.
2. These involve systems used by organizations for structured interactions with their employees and vendors.

ANSWER: C

EXPLANATION: Team-based information technology integrates systems enhancing communication and facilitating collaboration among workgroup members. Examples include usage of web conferencing, wikis, and corporate online directories.