ANSWER:
Answers will vary. Knowledge workers need two types of knowledge to be competitive in the workplace: computer literacy and information literacy. Knowledge workers should know the following:
a. Internal and external sources of data
b. How data is collected
c. Why data is collected
d. What type of data should be collected
e. How data is converted to information and eventually to business intelligence
f. How data should be indexed and updated
g. How data and information should be used to gain a competitive advantage
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy.
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.02
TOPICS:
Information literacy
Business intelligence
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
90. Give an example of how a management information system (MIS) can be used in the public sector.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary. In the public sector, an MIS for a police department, for example, could provide information such as crime statistics, crime forecasts, and allocation of police units. Management can examine these statistics to spot increases and decreases in crime rates or types of crimes and analyze this data to determine future deployment of law enforcement personnel.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.04
TOPICS:
Management information systems
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
91. Describe a database, and explain its role in an information system.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary. A database, the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant data organized in a series of integrated files. A comprehensive database is essential for the success of any information system. To create, organize, and manage databases, a database management system (DBMS) is used, such as Microsoft Access or FileMaker Pro for home or small-office use. In a large organization, a DBMS such as Oracle or IBM DB2 might be used.
Databases are also important for reducing personnel time needed to gather, process, and interpret data manually. With a computerized database and a DBMS, data can be treated as a common resource that is easy to access and use.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
92. Briefly explain the purpose of an information system’s process component.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary. The purpose of an information system’s process component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions. This component generally includes transaction-processing reports and models for decision analysis that can be built into the system or accessed from external sources.
An information system can include a wide range of models to support all levels of decision making. Users should be able to query an information system and generate a variety of reports. In addition, an information system should be able to grow with the organization so users can redefine and restructure models and incorporate new information into their analyses.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05