Using MIS 5th Edition Kroenke By David M. Kroenke – Test Bank
Using MIS, 5e (Kroenke)
Chapter 1 The Importance of MIS
1.1 True/False Questions
1) The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months according to Moore’s law.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter LO: 1
2) Moore’s law predicts that the price to performance ratio of computers will double once in eighteen months.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 4
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter LO: 1
3) Because of Moore’s Law, the cost of data communications and data storage is essentially zero.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter LO: 1
4) Today, because of Moore’s Law, any routine skill is liable to be outsourced to the lowest bidder.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 5
AACSB: Use of Information Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter LO: 1
5) Brad, an employee who works in the production department, has the ability to collaborate well with others. Brad’s ability to collaborate is an example of a routine skill.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 6
AACSB: Analytic Skills
Difficulty: Moderate
Chapter LO: 1
6) Abstract reasoning is the ability to make and manipulate models.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage
Chapter LO: 1
7) Systems thinking refers to making a reasoned analysis of a problem and envisioning potential solutions to the problem.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 7
Difficulty: Easy
Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage
Chapter LO: 1
8) A person who is good at collaboration will avoid giving critical feedback to others.
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 7
Difficulty: Easy
Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage
Chapter LO: 1
9) The single most important skill for effective collaboration is giving and receiving critical feedback.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 7
Difficulty: Easy
Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage
Chapter LO: 1
10) Experimentation involves envisioning potential solutions and developing the most promising ones.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 7
Difficulty: Easy
Course LO: Explain how IS can be used to gain and sustain competitive advantage
Chapter LO: 1
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