Multiple Choice Questions (50 questions, 2 pts each, Total: 100 points) 1. A(n) collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates information for a specific purpose. a. information network b. information technology c. information system d. business process e. database Which of these reflects the poorest definition of "information"? a. Information is data processed by summing, ordering, averaging, grouping 2. b. c. d. comparing, etc. Information is data presented in an organized, meaningful context Information is knowledge derived from data Information is data presented in a graph, chart or table 3. is the ability to model the components of a system and to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed. a. Function modeling b. Systems thinking c. Abstract reasoning d. Collaboration e. Experimentation The Lexon Corporation has been growing rapidly over the last five years. Lexon manufactures, distributes and services specialty medical equipment such as MRI and CAT imaging and diagnostic machines. Lexon has been using cloud based software services for communications and office suite software and an in-house database and software package for manufacturing and inventory management. Customers are managed by another in-house database and software package that is separate from the manufacturing and inventory management IS. Lexor management has identified the need to replace the current system and integrate all of its business functions into one cohesive system with a central dataase. Lexon would need to adopt which information system to accomplish that goal? 4. a. PaaS b. ERP c. SaaS d. EAI