$1.$ Four information system types based on their sphere of influence include interorganizational, personal, enterprise, and

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$2.$ Managers of the business functions most affected by a new information system have a key responsibility to ensure that $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ only the most current and most advanced technology is employed

b$.$ the people, processes, and human structure components are fully addressed

c$.$ competitors cannot use a similar information system to gain a competitive advantage

d$.$ resources are deployed only against enterprise and interorganizational information systems

$3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is a model used to introduce new systems into the workplace in a manner that lowers stress, encourages teamwork, and increases the probability of a successful implementation.

a$.$ Strategic planning

b$.$ Porter's Five forces model

c$.$ Leavitt's Diamond

d$.$ Strategic competitive advantage

$4.$ The contemporary view of information systems is that they are often so intimately involved in an organization's value chain that they are part of the process itself. True or False?

a$.$ True

b$.$ False

The strategic planning process for the IS organization and the factors that influence it depend on how the organization is perceived by the rest of the organization.

$5.$ Which of the following is not a benefit associated with creating a strategic plan?

a$.$ provides a framework to guide decision making

b$.$ ensures effective use is made of the organization's resources

c$.$ enables the organization to be proactive

d$.$ guarantees that only the most current technology solutions will be employed

$6.$ Four drivers that set the information strategy and determine information system investments include corporate strategy, technology innovations, innovative thinking, and

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$7.$ Three ways IS organization can be perceived by the rest of the organization that influence IS strategy are $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ flexible, resourceful, and forward$-$looking

b$.$ cost center, business partner, and game changer

c$.$ cost$-$effective, innovative, and creative

d$.$ reliable, simple, and timely

The information system worker functions at the intersection of business and technology and designs, builds, and implements solutions that allow organizations to effectively leverage information technology systems.

$8.$ Which of the following are non$-$technical skills not commonly associated with an effective Information system worker?

a$.$ ability to meet deadlines and solve unexpected challenges

b$.$ ability to work in a static, boring environment where there is little change

c$.$ good communication skills

d$.$ effective leadership skills

$9.$ Two potential benefits of obtaining a certification in an IS subject area are:

a$.$ new career possibilities and a potential increase in salary

b$.$ automatic pay increase and promotion

c$.$ movement from a technical career ladder to a management career ladder and salary increase

d$.$ receipt of certificate of certification which never expires and more rapid career advancement