ISDS 1102 LSU (online) exam 1
Andresen’s software program of the world theory - correct answer ✔✔The key claim in his new thesis is
that not only technology companies will continue to disrupt traditional industries, but software is now
the key ingredient of any value proposition - the key driver of new value creation.
Information Systems and their role in modern organizations. - correct answer ✔✔to be a successful
manager, you must know
drone - correct answer ✔✔an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Its defining characteristic is the use of
artificial intelligence (AI) to enable autopilot features. without the ability to autopilot is not a itself; it is a
radio-controlled aircraft.
hologram - correct answer ✔✔a three-dimensional rendering of an image that humans can perceive
with the naked eye without the use of special glasses or any other apparatus
digital - correct answer ✔✔refers to the discrete representation of signals and data in a binary format
which is therefore readable and processable by a digital computer
Digitlization - correct answer ✔✔converting signals from analog into the digital form (i.e., encoding into
bits). More formally, it is any action that occurs when physical events, objects, content, and processes
are encoded into digital form, therefore creating a digital representation of those events, objects,
content and processes
digital technology - correct answer ✔✔Electronic equipment and components that manipulate digital
signals. A modern computer is the primary example
Ricalosi Winery - correct answer ✔✔the oldest family-owned winery in Italy, producing wine in the heart
of the Chianti region since obtaining ownership of the Brolio Castle in the year 1141
WWII - correct answer ✔✔first-known implementation of digital computing did not occur until
, True - correct answer ✔✔IT and IS are two completely different concepts
Leavitt and Whisler, popularized the term information technology in the business literature in 1958 -
correct answer ✔✔used the term to refer to techniques and technologies designed to process data.
true - correct answer ✔✔information technology does not need to be digital (e.g., a ledger is a form of
IT).
strict defintion of IT - correct answer ✔✔that includes hardware, software, and telecommunication
equipment.
manager - correct answer ✔✔is a knowledge worker of modern business and not-for-profit organizations
who leads a team, a functional area (i.e., functional managers), a business unit, or an entire organization
(i.e., a general manager). These individuals are typically trained in management schools and, particularly
in larger organizations and entrepreneurial ventures, often hold a master's degree in management or
business administration.
business intillegence - correct answer ✔✔whole segment of the software industry devote to producing
software for answering these questions
Chief Information Officer (CIO) - correct answer ✔✔position is the apex of the hierarchy in the IT
function. Modern report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and are intimately involved in the
most important company decisions.
CIO - correct answer ✔✔are required to exhibit many of the skills of their executive counterparts while
maintaining priorities that are focused on keeping the lights on and IT operations running. They need to
be well versed in business while not losing sight of the delivery of information services that enable the
organization to operate effectively.
architect - correct answer ✔✔an individual in charge of developing a framework for the development of
a system. An architect has a strong technical background, excellent technical skills and significant
experience with the design and development of IT systems.
Software Architect - correct answer ✔✔focus their skills on code and applications.
Andresen’s software program of the world theory - correct answer ✔✔The key claim in his new thesis is
that not only technology companies will continue to disrupt traditional industries, but software is now
the key ingredient of any value proposition - the key driver of new value creation.
Information Systems and their role in modern organizations. - correct answer ✔✔to be a successful
manager, you must know
drone - correct answer ✔✔an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Its defining characteristic is the use of
artificial intelligence (AI) to enable autopilot features. without the ability to autopilot is not a itself; it is a
radio-controlled aircraft.
hologram - correct answer ✔✔a three-dimensional rendering of an image that humans can perceive
with the naked eye without the use of special glasses or any other apparatus
digital - correct answer ✔✔refers to the discrete representation of signals and data in a binary format
which is therefore readable and processable by a digital computer
Digitlization - correct answer ✔✔converting signals from analog into the digital form (i.e., encoding into
bits). More formally, it is any action that occurs when physical events, objects, content, and processes
are encoded into digital form, therefore creating a digital representation of those events, objects,
content and processes
digital technology - correct answer ✔✔Electronic equipment and components that manipulate digital
signals. A modern computer is the primary example
Ricalosi Winery - correct answer ✔✔the oldest family-owned winery in Italy, producing wine in the heart
of the Chianti region since obtaining ownership of the Brolio Castle in the year 1141
WWII - correct answer ✔✔first-known implementation of digital computing did not occur until
, True - correct answer ✔✔IT and IS are two completely different concepts
Leavitt and Whisler, popularized the term information technology in the business literature in 1958 -
correct answer ✔✔used the term to refer to techniques and technologies designed to process data.
true - correct answer ✔✔information technology does not need to be digital (e.g., a ledger is a form of
IT).
strict defintion of IT - correct answer ✔✔that includes hardware, software, and telecommunication
equipment.
manager - correct answer ✔✔is a knowledge worker of modern business and not-for-profit organizations
who leads a team, a functional area (i.e., functional managers), a business unit, or an entire organization
(i.e., a general manager). These individuals are typically trained in management schools and, particularly
in larger organizations and entrepreneurial ventures, often hold a master's degree in management or
business administration.
business intillegence - correct answer ✔✔whole segment of the software industry devote to producing
software for answering these questions
Chief Information Officer (CIO) - correct answer ✔✔position is the apex of the hierarchy in the IT
function. Modern report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and are intimately involved in the
most important company decisions.
CIO - correct answer ✔✔are required to exhibit many of the skills of their executive counterparts while
maintaining priorities that are focused on keeping the lights on and IT operations running. They need to
be well versed in business while not losing sight of the delivery of information services that enable the
organization to operate effectively.
architect - correct answer ✔✔an individual in charge of developing a framework for the development of
a system. An architect has a strong technical background, excellent technical skills and significant
experience with the design and development of IT systems.
Software Architect - correct answer ✔✔focus their skills on code and applications.
