Package Title: Reading Questions Chapter 1

Course Title: Rainer IS 5e

Chapter Number: 1

Question type: True-False

1) Career Opportunities are strong in IS and are projected to remain strong for the next 10 years.
Answer: True
Title: Reading Question 1.01
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information
systems is important in todays world.

Question type: True-False

2) Over the years, the MIS function has changed to a partnership between the MIS department
and the end users?
Answer: True
Title: Reading Question 1.02
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information
systems is important in todays world.

Question type: Multiple-Choice

3) Which of the following is an IT job within an organization?

a) Program Manager.
b) System Analyst.
c) Network Manager.
d) CIO
e) All of these.
Answer: e
Title: Reading Question 1.03
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Identify the reasons why being an informed user of information
systems is important in todays world.

Question type: Multiple-Choice

4) What are 2 IT components in CBIS?

a) Hardware and Procedures.
b) Software and Database.
c) Procedures and Hardware.
d) Procedures and Software.
Answer: b
Title: Reading Question 1.04
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the various types of computer-based information
systems in an organization.
Question type: True-False

5) TPS stands for Transfer Processing Systems?

Answer: False

Title: Reading Question 1.05

Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the various types of computer-based information
systems in an organization.

Question type: True-False

6) Sales and marketing professionals use IT for which of the following functions?
Answer: False
Title: Reading Question 1.06
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the various types of computer-based information
systems in an organization.

Question type: True-False

7) An App (Application) is a computer program designed to support a specific task?

Answer: True
Title: Reading Question 1.07
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the various types of computer-based information
systems in an organization.

Question type: Multiple-Choice

8) 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
Title: Reading Question 1.08
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.3 How Does IT Impact Organizations?
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Discuss ways in which information technology can affect
managers and nonmanagerial workers.

Question type: Multiple-Choice

9) 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
Title: Reading Question 1.09
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Importance of Information Systems to Society
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use
of information technology.

Question type: True-False

10) A Network is a connecting system that can only be wireless?

Answer: False
Title: Reading Question 1.10
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe the various types of computer-based information
systems in an organization.