JMU COB 204 Final Exam Latest(2025/2026) Questions and Answers 100% Correct.
3 views 0 purchase
Course
JMU COB 204
Institution
JMU COB 204
Non-Routine Skills - ️️Abstract Reasoning
System Thinking
Collaboration
Experimentation
What is the goal of MIS? - ️️uses information systems to create a sustainable
competitive advantage
What makes something good information? - ️️requires that data be accurate and
timely
What i...
JMU COB 204 Final Exam
Non-Routine Skills - ✔️✔️Abstract Reasoning
System Thinking
Collaboration
Experimentation
What is the goal of MIS? - ✔️✔️uses information systems to create a sustainable
competitive advantage
What makes something good information? - ✔️✔️requires that data be accurate and
timely
What is an information system? - ✔️✔️the assembly of hardware, software, data,
procedures and people
Five Component Framework - ✔️✔️elements and concept of moving activity from
people to computers
What is Data? - ✔️✔️Recorded facts or figures
What is a business process? - ✔️✔️a network of activities that generate value by
transforming inputs to outputs
What is the Computer Hierarchy? - ✔️✔️(from highest to lowest):
What is Information? - ✔️✔️Knowledge derived from data
Supercomputer
Server Farms
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
Smartphones
Wearables
What is Moore's Law? - ✔️✔️because of technology improvements in electronic chip
design and manufacturing, "the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated
chip doubles every 18 months."
What is firmware? - ✔️✔️provides low-level control for the device's specific hardware
What is dematerialization? - ✔️✔️replaces physical items with paperless computerized
system. Less materials
What is virtualization? - ✔️✔️to create a virtual version of a device or resource, such as
a server, storage device, network or even an operating system where the framework
divides the resource into one or more execution environments
What is collaboration? - ✔️✔️the action of working with someone to produce or create
something.
What are the characteristics of an effective collaborator? - ✔️✔️1. Enthusiastic about
the subject
2. Open-minded and curious
3. Speaks their mind, even if unpopular viewpoint
3. Gets back to people in a timely way
5. Willing to enter into difficult conversations
6. Perceptive listener
7. Skillful at giving/receiving negative feedback
8. Willing to put forward unpopular ideas
9. Self-managing, requires low maintenance
10. Follows through on commitments
11. Willing to dig into topic with zeal
12. Thinks differently than others
What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? -
✔️✔️Structured decisions are ones in which there is an understood and accepted
method for making the decision. Unstructured decisions are ones in which there is no
agreed-upon decision-making method. This is the best for collaboration.
What are managerial decisions? - ✔️✔️decisions about the allocation and utilization of
resources.
What are strategic decisions? - ✔️✔️those that support broad-scope, organizational
issues. almost always collaborative.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller PatrickKaylian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
