Chapter 1 Quiz answer

Chapter 1 Quiz

1. Data differ from information in which way?

a. Data are output, and information is input. b. Information is output, and data are input. c. Data are meaningful bits of information. d. There is no difference

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that makes information useful?

a. It is reliable. b. It is timely.

c. It is inexpensive. d. It is relevant

3. Which of the following is a primary activity in the value chain?

a. Purchasing b. Accounting

c. post-sales service

d. human resource management

4. Which transaction cycle includes interactions between an organization and its supplier?

a. Revenue cycle b. Expenditure cycle

c. Human resource/payroll cycle

d. General ledger and reporting system

5. Which of the following is NOT a means by which information improves decision making?

a. Increases information overload b. Reduces uncertainty

c. Provides feedback about the effectiveness of prior decisions d. Identifies situations requiring management action

6. In the value chain concept, upgrading IT is considered what kind of activity?

a. Primary activity b. Support activity c. Service activity d. Structured activity

7. In which cycle does a company ship goods to customers?

a. Production cycle b. Financing cycle c. Revenue cycle d. Expenditure cycle

8. Which of the following is a function of an AIS

a. Reducing the need to identify a strategy and strategic position b. Transforming data into useful information c. Allocating organizational resources d. Automating all decision making

9. A firm, its suppliers, and its customers collectively form which of the following?

a. Supply chain b. Value chain

c. ERP system d. AIS

10. A report telling how well all approved vendors have performed in the prior 12 months is

information that is MOST needed in which business process?

a. Paying vendors b. Acquiring inventory c. Selling merchandise d. Paying employees