CSU BBA3551 unit 1 assessment

Question 1

1. When presenting an idea to his colleagues, Marcus failed to consider others' views and got defensive when people asked him questions. This situation indicates that Marcus lacks ____________ skills.

   		systems thinking
   		collaboration
   		abstract reasoning
   		experimentation

4 points

Question 2

1. The products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information is called:

   		IT
   		MIS
   		MAS
   		IS

4 points

Question 3

1. Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?

   		Data processing activities have become complex and time consuming.
   		Costs of computing and processing have increased.
   		The size of integrated chips has increased.
   		Costs of communications and storage have become very low.

4 points

Question 4

1. A group of components that interact to produce information is called:

   		MIS
   		IT
   		MAS
   		IS

4 points

Question 5

1. An operating system like Windows or Linux is an example of the ____________ component of an information system.

   		software
   		hardware
   		data
   		procedure

4 points

Question 6

1. State Moore's Law. What is the implication of Moore's Law for managers?
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

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40 points

Question 7

1. Name the five data characteristics, and provide a short explanation for each of the data characteristics.
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.