Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
MGIS Exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which concept describes a system property that is not possessed by any individual component of the system, but arises only from the complex interactions and relationships of the components as a whole? | Emergence |
| What does the term “critical” primarily signify in the context of critical thinking? | Using systematic and purposeful judgment to evaluate the quality of information and arguments. |
| A company purchases and installs a new cloud-based server infrastructure and the latest version of its internal email software. This investment is an example of which of the following? | Information Technology (IT) |
| Which characteristic of Design Thinking is directly related to the recognition that the problems being addressed are often complex, interdependent, and may not have a single, definitive solution? | Wicked Problems |
| What type of enterprise platform is primarily focused on managing all direct and indirect interactions with customers and potential customers, from marketing and sales to customer service? | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) |
| The Internet's reliability is largely based on packet switching. How does packet switching differ from its predecessor, circuit switching? | Packet switching breaks data into small, self-contained units that can travel independently and dynamically over shared network paths. |
| Which key characteristic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is demonstrated when a Generative AI model can create original, new images or text that were not explicitly in its training data? | Generativity |
| Which component of the Argument Structure (Claim, Evidence, Warrant) provides the general principle or rule that logically connects the evidence to the conclusion? | Warrant |
| According to your study guide, what is the most complex and difficult component to change within an organizational Information System (IS)? | The People |
| The risk of Large Language Models (LLMs) producing accurate-sounding text that may contain factual errors is described in your guide because it can: | Create a veneer of authority while being an accurate rendering of a falsehood. |
| Which of the following is an advantage of using Software as a Service (SaaS) as described in your study guide? | The user has no software to install or maintain. |
| What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS) in the context of Internet Essentials? | To convert IP addresses into more easily remembered Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). |
| The Systems Analyst stakeholder is primarily responsible for which activity? | Developing the system's specifications and translating business needs into technical requirements. |
| Which term, as defined in your guide, describes Data that has been organized in a way to make it useful for solving problems? | Information |
| Which type of feedback loop in a system drives the system towards its goal and creates stability? | Balancing Feedback |
| The Internet of Things (IoT) is best described by which statement from your study guide? | The fact that essentially anything can now be connected to the Internet wirelessly, enabling remote monitoring and control. |
| In the Design Thinking process, the step where one generates a wide variety of potential solutions to a clearly defined problem is called: | Ideate |
| Which type of software is the source code freely available to be used, changed, and shared by anyone? | Open Source Software |
| In Systems Thinking, the concept of Synthesis focuses on the behavior of the parts being determined by the whole, while Reductionism focuses on the parts determining the whole. | True |
| Which type of feedback loop results from people acting on predictions about the future (often leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy)? | Feedforward Loop |
| What is the primary goal of the Exemplify step in the SEE-I Clarification Tool? | To give a good, original example of the concept. |
| The primary objective of Business Intelligence (BI) is the exploration and analysis of large quantities of data to discover meaningful patterns and rules to inform strategic and managerial decisions. | True |
| Proprietary Software (Closed Source) is developed for a specific problem and is owned by the company, meaning its source code is freely available to be shared and modified. | False |
| The main goal of the Prototyping step in Design Thinking is to finalize the solution architecture and secure final approval from all stakeholders. | False |
| Deep Learning is described as a subset of Machine Learning that uses artificial neural networks to improve performance. | True |
| The term Emergence in Systems Thinking refers to the concept that characteristics of the whole system are not present in the individual parts in isolation. | True |
| The Internet of Things (IoT) utilizes Packet Switching as its critical enabler for data transmission. | True |
| What is the core function of the IP part of the TCP/IP suite? | Routes packets from one location to the next. |
| What is the focus of the Human-centeredness key concept in Design Thinking? | Empathy; focusing on the real needs and experiences of individuals. |
| What technology involves algorithms that improve performance through recursive training and application? | Machine Learning (ML) |
| Which type of software, such as Windows or Linux, organizes and controls hardware devices? | System Software |
| What is the definition of a System in Systems Thinking? | Something that maintains its existence and functions through the interaction of its parts. |
| In terms of grading, how much weight does the Midterm Exam account for? | 20% |
| What is an RFC (Request for Comments) in the context of the Internet? | A document that details the technical and organizational specifications for the Internet, often serving as a standard. |
| What are the four core functions often described in a simple model of an Information System (IPO+S)? | Input, Process, Output, and Storage. |
| What is the key focus of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems? | The integration of all departments and functions throughout an organization onto a single IT system, using a common database. |
| What is the goal of Supply Chain Management (SCM)? | Management of information and material flows between stages in a supply chain, maximizing effectiveness and reaching beyond organizational boundaries. |
| What is the specific function of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) in the TCP/IP suite? | Breaks data into packets and reassembles them at the destination. |
| What is a disadvantage of using Software as a Service (SaaS)? | Reliance on a third-party provider or the requirement for Internet access. |
| What is the difference between System Software and Application Software? | System Software controls hardware (e.g., OS), while Application Software enables users to perform specific tasks (e.g., word processor). |
| What defines a 'Wicked Problem' in Design Thinking? | Ill-formulated problems where information is confusing and values conflict. |
| According to the study guide, what is Information Technology (IT)? | The combination of computer technology (hardware and software) and tele-communications technology used in the processing and distribution of data. |
| What are the three components of the IS Triangle? | People, Business Processes, and Information Technology. |
| What is the core difference between Data and Information? | Data is facts about the world; Information is data organized to be useful for solving problems. |
| What is Reinforcing Feedback and what is its effect on a system? | It pushes a system away from equilibrium, creating growth or decay. |
| What is the specific type of AI built off large bases of text (like Internet content) that produces a 'veneer of authority'? | Large Language Models (LLMs) |
| What does the 'S' stand for in the SEE-I Clarification Tool, and what is the goal of that step? | State it; to briefly and clearly state the concept. |
| What is the primary purpose of Prototyping in the Design Thinking process? | To explore the solution space and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the idea. |
| In the Six-Step Design Thinking Process (HPI Model), what step immediately precedes Ideate? | Point of View |
| What type of software is an application addressing the needs of multiple, simultaneous users (e.g., ERP, CRM)? | Enterprise Software |
| Why is Packet Switching considered a critical enabler of the Internet? | It allows data to be broken up and routed dynamically by the most efficient means available. |
Created by:
avaarose