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Started on Monday, 5 March 2012, 11:02 AM Completed on Monday, 5 March 2012, 11:44 AM Time taken 41 mins 22 secs Grade 40 out of a maximum of 50 (80%) Question 1 Marks: 5 ____________ is a technology for collecting and organizing vast amounts of data so they are easily accessible for analysis bymanagers and analysts. Choose one answer. a. Business intelligence b. Electronic commerce c. HyperActive d. Open source Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 The __________ refers to an economy that is based on digital technologies, including digital communication networks (the Internet, intranets, and private value-added networks or VANs), computers, software, and other related information technologies. Choose one answer. a. Internet economy b. Web economy c. Electronic markets

d. All of the above Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 A digital enterprise uses IT to accomplish any of the following objectives except: Choose one answer. a. reach and engage customers more effectively b. increase employee productivity c. expand inventory supplies d. improve operating efficiency Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 One major concern in using wireless technologies in a medical setting is: Choose one answer. a. Slow networks b. Data storage c. Patient confidentiality d. The high cost of wireless technology Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 IT facilitates and supports each of thefollowing objectives except: Choose one answer. a. reducing risk b. improving quality of service c. developing new strategic applications d. minimizing collaboration Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 6

Marks: 5 Blogs, mashups, instant messaging, and wikis are examples of Choose one answer. a. avatars b. social computing c. virtual worlds d. wireless communications Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 A __________ is a method of doing business by which a company can generate revenue to sustain itself. Choose one answer. a. adaptive strategy b. business model c. electronic commerce Web site d. operations model Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 The underlying infrastructure for digital enterprises and e-commerce is _________. Choose one answer. a. intranets b. networked computing c. public networks d. wireless networks Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 9 Marks: 5 Which is not an advantage of the new economys way of doing business over the old way?

Choose one answer. a. lower cost b. greater speed c. IT-based competitive advantage d. less convenience Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 The business improvements in terms of cost, quality, speed, competitive advantage, and customer service brought about by the new way of doing business over the old one is in the magnitude of __________. Choose one answer. a. 20 to 25 percent b. 60 to 75 percent c. about 100 percent d. several hundreds percent Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5.3972

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Started on Monday, 5 March 2012, 01:45 PM Completed on Monday, 5 March 2012, 01:48 PM Time taken 2 mins 37 secs Grade 50 out of a maximum of 50 (100%) Question 1 Marks: 5 ____________ is a technology for collecting and organizing vast amounts of data so they are easily accessible for analysis bymanagers and analysts. Choose one answer. a. Business intelligence b. Electronic commerce c. HyperActive d. Open source Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 Using Porters competitive forces model, Kodak corp. fell victim to: Choose one answer. a. The power of suppliers b. Government interference c. Substitute products d. Barriers to entry

Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 A __________ is an analysis of the benefits of using a specific business model.

Choose one answer. a. core competency b. exchange c. RFQ d. value proposition Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 The business improvements in terms of cost, quality, speed, competitive advantage, and customer service brought about by the new way of doing business over the old one is in the magnitude of __________. Choose one answer. a. 20 to 25 percent b. 60 to 75 percent c. about 100 percent d. several hundreds percent Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 Characteristics of a digital economy include all of the following except: Choose one answer. a. widespread use of digitizable products like databases, news, information, books, and music CDs b. a decrease in geographic boundaries c. elimination of all traditional intermediaries d. consumers and firms conducting financial transactions digitally

Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 6 Marks: 5 A _________ is a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and virtual spaces interact via2D or 3D representations. Choose one answer. a. avatar b. social network c. virtual world d. presence exchange Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 The difference between computers and information systems is: Choose one answer. a. Computers process data and information systems utilize the processed data to solve a problem. b. Computers and information systems are synonymous. c. Computers are for word processing and information systems are used by professionals d. Computers can connect to the internet whereas information systems can't. Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 Jacobi Medical Center tracks the whereabouts of patients and links them to their medical records using ________ technology. Choose one answer. a. smart b. RFID c. ATM d. adaptive Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 9

Marks: 5 One major concern in using wireless technologies in a medical setting is: Choose one answer. a. Slow networks b. Data storage c. Patient confidentiality d. The high cost of wireless technology Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 A digital enterprise uses IT to accomplish any of the following objectives except: Choose one answer. a. reach and engage customers more effectively b. increase employee productivity c. expand inventory supplies d. improve operating efficiency Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5.3972

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Started on Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 11:57 AM Completed on Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 12:01 PM Time taken 3 mins 27 secs Grade 45 out of a maximum of 50 (90%) Question 1 Marks: 5 This system supports the monitoring, collection, storage, processing, and dissemination of the organization's basic business transactions: Choose one answer. a. EDI b. DDS c. TPS d. EIS Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 ____________ is a network of interactions and relationships over which information, service, and payment are exchanged. Choose one answer. a. Enterprise web b. Electronic exchange c. Wireless computing

d. Electronic market Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 Which of the following is not true of SaaS (software-as-a-service)? Choose one answer. a. Users can access applications over a network, with an Internet browser being the only necessity. b. It enables companies to meet fluctuating demands on IT resources efficiently c. It is on-demand computing. d. It has become the way all software is sold, delivered and used Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 The type of IT system that connects buyers and sellers (e.g., wholesalers and retailers) and enables them to place orders and send invoices electronically : Choose one answer. a. Group support system b. Electronic data interchange c. Executive support system d. Knowledge work system Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 An employees performance rating in comparison with the performance ratings of other employees is an example of ____________ . Choose one answer. a. Knowledge b. Information c. Data d. Database Correct

Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 6 Marks: 5 ___________ support functional managers by providing them with periodic reports, such as weekly sales volume and comparisons of actual expenses to budgeted expenses. Choose one answer. a. Personal information managements b. Management information systems c. Enterprise systems d. Transaction processing systems Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 The main support provided by IT for the __________ is to improve procurement activities and relationships with suppliers. Choose one answer. a. upstream supply chain b. interorganizational supply chain c. downstream supply chain d. industry supply chain Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 ____________ deal in general with middle-management activities such as short-term planning, organizing, and control and may involve BI systems with reporting and query capabilities. Choose one answer. a. Strategic activities b. Managerial activities c. Operational activities d. Supply chain activities Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 9 Marks: 5

A ___________ is a visual presentation of critical data, including the results of a report or analysis. Choose one answer. a. pie chart b. scoreboard c. data interchange d. dashboard Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 The group of workers who might use Intelligent systems, DSS, Business Intelligence systems might be: Choose one answer. a. middle managers - tactical decisions b. staff support - knowledge workers c. clerical staff d. Executives-strategic decsisions Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5.4087

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Started on Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 11:57 AM Completed on Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 12:01 PM Time taken 3 mins 27 secs Grade 45 out of a maximum of 50 (90%) Question 1 Marks: 5 This system supports the monitoring, collection, storage, processing, and dissemination of the organization's basic business transactions: Choose one answer. a. EDI b. DDS c. TPS d. EIS Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 ____________ is a network of interactions and relationships over which information, service, and payment are exchanged. Choose one answer. a. Enterprise web b. Electronic exchange c. Wireless computing

d. Electronic market Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 Which of the following is not true of SaaS (software-as-a-service)? Choose one answer. a. Users can access applications over a network, with an Internet browser being the only necessity. b. It enables companies to meet fluctuating demands on IT resources efficiently c. It is on-demand computing. d. It has become the way all software is sold, delivered and used Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 The type of IT system that connects buyers and sellers (e.g., wholesalers and retailers) and enables them to place orders and send invoices electronically : Choose one answer. a. Group support system b. Electronic data interchange c. Executive support system d. Knowledge work system Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 An employees performance rating in comparison with the performance ratings of other employees is an example of ____________ . Choose one answer. a. Knowledge b. Information c. Data d. Database Correct

Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 6 Marks: 5 ___________ support functional managers by providing them with periodic reports, such as weekly sales volume and comparisons of actual expenses to budgeted expenses. Choose one answer. a. Personal information managements b. Management information systems c. Enterprise systems d. Transaction processing systems Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 The main support provided by IT for the __________ is to improve procurement activities and relationships with suppliers. Choose one answer. a. upstream supply chain b. interorganizational supply chain c. downstream supply chain d. industry supply chain Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 ____________ deal in general with middle-management activities such as short-term planning, organizing, and control and may involve BI systems with reporting and query capabilities. Choose one answer. a. Strategic activities b. Managerial activities c. Operational activities d. Supply chain activities Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 9 Marks: 5

A ___________ is a visual presentation of critical data, including the results of a report or analysis. Choose one answer. a. pie chart b. scoreboard c. data interchange d. dashboard Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 The group of workers who might use Intelligent systems, DSS, Business Intelligence systems might be: Choose one answer. a. middle managers - tactical decisions b. staff support - knowledge workers c. clerical staff d. Executives-strategic decsisions Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5.4087

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Started on Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:17 PM Completed on Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:20 PM Time taken 3 mins 23 secs Grade 35 out of a maximum of 50 (70%) Question 1 Marks: 5 What is the cornerstone of effective decisionmaking? Choose one answer. a. data quality b. data mining c. customer data d. market data Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 A ________ is a specialized type of ________that aggregates data from various sources. Choose one answer. a. data repository; information asset b. data mart; document warehouse c. information system; data mart d. data warehouse; database

Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 According to Rosling, the differences between Mauritius and Sierra Leone regarding GDP per capita and child survival percent in terms of providing aid, indicates: Choose one answer. a. a problem with child survival rates in Mauritius b. a problem with GDP per capita rates in Mauritius c. a problem with averaging data d. a problem with collecting data in sub sharan Africa Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 Reasons why managers may not be able to trust their data include all of the following except: Choose one answer. a. Data are outdated. b. Data are out of context. c. Data are too synchronized d. are so overwhelming that they require weeks to analyze. Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 Document management is the automated control of imaged and electronic documents, page images, spreadsheets, voice and e-mail messages, word processing documents, and other documents through their life cycle that extends from initial creation to ________. Choose one answer. a. final archiving or destruction b. encryption and storage c. it is no longer of business value d. storage and backup in a database

Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 6 Marks: 5 Which of the following is not a dimension of data quality? Choose one answer. a. timeliness b. security c. accuracy d. accessibility Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 All of the following are true about data centers except: Choose one answer. a. Data centers are facilities containing mission-critical ISs and components that deliver data and IT services to the enterprise. b. The newest data centers are small with limited critical capabilities to reduce energy and disaster recovery costs. Data centers integrate networks, computer systems, and storage devices. c. Data centers integrate networks, computer systems, and storage devices. d. Many companies are building or reconfiguring their data centers to save money. Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 ________ is an important data management technology, and includes electronic document management, Web content management, and electronic records management. Choose one answer. a. Enterprise content management b. Information infrastructure c. Data warehousing Information infrastructure d. Digital asset management Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5.

Question 9 Marks: 5 Materials that are no longer needed for operations or decisions are: Choose one answer. a. encrypted b. backed-up c. archived d. destroyed Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 Characteristics of data management include all of the following except: Choose one answer. a. Data management is a structured approach for capturing, storing, processing, integrating, distributing, securing, and archiving data effectively throughout their life cycle. b. Data management investments involve tough tradeoffs among many factors, especially in prosperous economic times. c. Companies invest in data management technologies to increase revenues or cut expenses d. Data management reduces uncertainty, which can reduce errors costing millions of dollars annually Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5.4089

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Started on Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 01:30 PM Completed on Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 01:36 PM Time taken 5 mins 32 secs Grade 20 out of a maximum of 50 (40%) Question 1 Marks: 5 Which of the following is not a dimension of data quality? Choose one answer. a. security b. accessibility c. accuracy d. timeliness Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 2 Marks: 5 Document management is the automated control of imaged and electronic documents, page images, spreadsheets, voice and e-mail messages, word processing documents, and other documents through their life cycle that extends from initial creation to ________. Choose one answer.

a. encryption and storage b. final archiving or destruction c. storage and backup in a database d. it is no longer of business value Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 3 Marks: 5 In ________ file organization, users canretrieve records in any sequence, without regard to actual physical order onthe storage medium Choose one answer. a. sequential b. indexed sequential c. direct d. primary key Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 4 Marks: 5 Characteristics of data management include all of the following except: Choose one answer. a. Companies invest in data management technologies to increase revenues or cut expenses b. Data management investments involve tough tradeoffs among many factors, especially in prosperous economic times. c. Data management is a structured approach for capturing, storing, processing, integrating, distributing, securing, and archiving data effectively throughout their life cycle. d. Data management reduces uncertainty, which can reduce errors costing millions of dollars annually Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 5 Marks: 5 According to the principle of 90/90 data use: Choose one answer.

a. knowledge workers analyze 90 percent of their data within three months b. 90 percent of data cannot be easily accessed and used after 90 days because of archiving. c. a majority of data lose much of their value after three months and then are seldom accessed. d. only 90 percent of structured data and 90 percent of unstructured data get used. Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 6 Marks: 5 According to the market intelligence firm IDC, organizations with a 1,000 or more knowledge workers lose over $5 million annually because of: Choose one answer. a. the inability of knowledge workers to share data with others working on the same project. b. data that is out of context or outdated. c. time wasted by employees reformatting data as they move among applications. d. the inability to synchronize data. Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 7 Marks: 5 In a DBMS, _______ offers the ability to perform complicated searches with relatively simple statements. Choose one answer. a. SQL b. DML c. metadata d. schema Correct Marks for this submission: 5/5. Question 8 Marks: 5 According to Rosling, the differences between Mauritius and Sierra Leone regarding GDP per capita and child survival percent in terms of providing aid, indicates:

Choose one answer. a. a problem with child survival rates in Mauritius b. a problem with collecting data in sub sharan Africa c. a problem with averaging data d. a problem with GDP per capita rates in Mauritius Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 9 Marks: 5 Which of the following correctly describes a wayin which data records are stored and accessed on a storage medium? Choose one answer. a. In indexed sequential access method (ISAM), an index of key fields is used to locate individual records b. In sequential file organization, records can be accessed directly regardless of their storage location. c. In direct file organization, records are retrieved in the same physical order in which they are stored. d. In relational file organization, records are retrieved based on the primary key. Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5. Question 10 Marks: 5 Reasons why managers may not be able to trust their data include all of the following except: Choose one answer. a. Data are outdated. b. Data are out of context. c. Data are too synchronized d. are so overwhelming that they require weeks to analyze. Incorrect Marks for this submission: 0/5.4089

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