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Foundations of Information Systems

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Foundations of Information SystemsReview Questions
1.
Which parameter of data management focuses on safeguarding personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction?
  1. data security
  2. data governance
  3. data privacy
  4. data architecture
2 .
Which dimension of big data characterizes the rapid pace at which data is generated and collected, which necessitates real-time processing?
  1. variety
  2. velocity
  3. veracity
  4. volume
3.
In the Robert Anthony framework, which domain ensures that an organization is meeting its strategic goals through activities such as setting budgets and tracking sales?
  1. strategic planning
  2. operational control
  3. intelligence
  4. management control
4 .
Which functional area’s overall value indicators for information technology investment include improved product quality and streamlined processes?
  1. supply chain management
  2. manufacturing and operations
  3. research and development
  4. information technology and technology management
5.
Collaboration is one of the six key characteristics needed for successful business-IT alignment. What does collaboration mean?
  1. Clear overarching goals are established and understood by both information technology and business employees.
  2. The organization fosters a vibrant and inclusive company culture.
  3. Business and information technology professionals are cross-trained and move across different departments and job roles.
  4. Information technology is considered a driver of innovation that continuously transforms the business, leading to new revenue opportunities.
6 .
Which strategy to generate value using information systems seeks to distinguish a business’s products and/or services from those of competitors?
  1. differentiation strategy
  2. operational effectiveness strategy
  3. focus/innovation strategy
  4. cost leadership strategy
7.
Which business model earns commissions by promoting and selling other companies’ products or services through websites or social media channels?
  1. affiliate model
  2. e-commerce model
  3. marketplace model
  4. sharing economy model
8 .
What has caused opacity and a lack of transparency in online platform–based work?
  1. standardized metrics and homogenized worker identities
  2. unequal distribution of opportunities
  3. algorithmic control systems
  4. proprietary algorithms protected by trade secrecy laws
9.
Which component of the business process is the backbone of process activities, ensuring that tasks in the process are completed?
  1. inputs
  2. resources
  3. outputs
  4. interconnected activities
10 .
What tool enables information systems to promote business success by monitoring process performance?
  1. inventory updates
  2. key performance indicators
  3. A/B testing
  4. process modeling
11.
Which digital innovation activity refers to maximizing the value derived from the existing information systems?
  1. initiate
  2. develop
  3. implement
  4. exploit
12 .
Which approach to digital innovation forms a marketplace where buyers and sellers can interact with each other directly?
  1. opening the door to third parties
  2. connecting customers
  3. connecting products to connect customers
  4. leveraging digital technologies
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