OMIS 351 In Class Final Exam Questions
Which of the following is FALSE when thinking about matching business
process problems and technology solutions, as described in Unit 1?
A. If your technology solution involves programming or building a system, you
need to enroll in a training course to obtain that skill.
B. If you have an idea for a match, you should explore that idea by using
established, recognized frameworks (such as the SDLC).
C. You don not have to be an expert in the technology solution, but you must
understand how the technology solution works and why it will help with your
business problem.
D. The more you understand about the business and the technology, the
better chance you will make a good match.
E. All of these are true. - correct answer ✔A
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Excel and web pages, as
done in VC1?
A. If you want to drop the lowest value (like a Quiz) in a range, and get the
average of the remaining values, use =AVERAGE(<range>,-1)
B. If you have one formula that needs to be used for numerous cells, a great
way to accomplish that is to use auto-fill (drag the blank cross in the lower-
right of the cell to the new cells).
C. If you want to show your formulas to your clients/customers/etc., choose
"Show formulas", screen shot the sheet, and insert that screen shot into a web
page.
D. =VLOOKUP is a useful formula to look up and return values from a pre-
defined table.
E. All of these are benefits. - correct answer ✔A
, If a business person gets a great idea for a possible information technology
solution to a business process problem, the first thing he/she should do is:
A. Begin programming (or having programmed) the system.
B. Secure financing for the system.
C. Purchase the necessary hardware and/or software to support the system.
D. Begin progressing through the stages of the SDLC, starting with
"Planning". - correct answer ✔D
The ___ strategic lens (one of seven from Unit 2) will almost always involve
improving technology options and connections with suppliers and customers.
A. 5 Forces
B. Value Chain Analysis
C. Resource Based View of Competitive Advantage (RBVoCA)
D. Patents
E. Brand - correct answer ✔B
Chuck and Kyle's coffee shop is now offering a "buy 5 cups of coffee and get
1 free" promotion. This loyalty program has the purpose of?
A. Increasing supplier power.
B. Decreasing the quality of the coffee.
C. Reducing the buying power.
D. Eliminating the surplus of coffee.
E. Final sales before going out of business. - correct answer ✔C
You learn that a party at Frat House A will have 150 people and a party at Frat
House B will have 5 people. You don't know any of the people and each party
costs $5 to get into. You choose Frat House A because of...
A. brand.
Which of the following is FALSE when thinking about matching business
process problems and technology solutions, as described in Unit 1?
A. If your technology solution involves programming or building a system, you
need to enroll in a training course to obtain that skill.
B. If you have an idea for a match, you should explore that idea by using
established, recognized frameworks (such as the SDLC).
C. You don not have to be an expert in the technology solution, but you must
understand how the technology solution works and why it will help with your
business problem.
D. The more you understand about the business and the technology, the
better chance you will make a good match.
E. All of these are true. - correct answer ✔A
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Excel and web pages, as
done in VC1?
A. If you want to drop the lowest value (like a Quiz) in a range, and get the
average of the remaining values, use =AVERAGE(<range>,-1)
B. If you have one formula that needs to be used for numerous cells, a great
way to accomplish that is to use auto-fill (drag the blank cross in the lower-
right of the cell to the new cells).
C. If you want to show your formulas to your clients/customers/etc., choose
"Show formulas", screen shot the sheet, and insert that screen shot into a web
page.
D. =VLOOKUP is a useful formula to look up and return values from a pre-
defined table.
E. All of these are benefits. - correct answer ✔A
, If a business person gets a great idea for a possible information technology
solution to a business process problem, the first thing he/she should do is:
A. Begin programming (or having programmed) the system.
B. Secure financing for the system.
C. Purchase the necessary hardware and/or software to support the system.
D. Begin progressing through the stages of the SDLC, starting with
"Planning". - correct answer ✔D
The ___ strategic lens (one of seven from Unit 2) will almost always involve
improving technology options and connections with suppliers and customers.
A. 5 Forces
B. Value Chain Analysis
C. Resource Based View of Competitive Advantage (RBVoCA)
D. Patents
E. Brand - correct answer ✔B
Chuck and Kyle's coffee shop is now offering a "buy 5 cups of coffee and get
1 free" promotion. This loyalty program has the purpose of?
A. Increasing supplier power.
B. Decreasing the quality of the coffee.
C. Reducing the buying power.
D. Eliminating the surplus of coffee.
E. Final sales before going out of business. - correct answer ✔C
You learn that a party at Frat House A will have 150 people and a party at Frat
House B will have 5 people. You don't know any of the people and each party
costs $5 to get into. You choose Frat House A because of...
A. brand.
