Question
Course name : MSYS (Management Information System)
14) Finding a vendor and negotiating a price for raw materials for production would be an example of aln) in Porter's value chain model A) linkage B) support activity C) primary activity D) integrated activity E) complex would be an example of using an information sysem to gain competitive advantage. A) Automating the general ledger system B) Printing internal reports in color C) Developing a web service to share information with a supply chain partner D) Using PowerPoint for company presentations E) Using instant messaging while at work 16) Volatile memory means A) such devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference B) contents are lost once power is off C) such devices are fragile D) these devices are cheaper than non-volatile memory E) all of the above 17) Linux is an example of A) an application B) vertical-market software. C) open source software. D) horizontal-market software E) one-of-a-kind application. 18) software consists of programs that perform business functions like general ledger a accounting A) Application B) Vertical-market software C) Operating system D) Firmware E) Tailor-made when its program deletes programs and data. 19) A virus delivers a(n) D) payload E A) nacket B) MB C) bomb
Explanation / Answer
14. Finding a vendor and negotiating a price for raw materials for production would be an example of support activity in porter’s value chain analysis.
Answer: Option B
15. Developing a web service to share information with a supply chain partner would be an example of using an information system to gain competitive advantage.
Answer: Option C
16. Volatile memory means all of the above.
Answer: Option E
17. Linux is an example of open source software.
Answer: Option C
18. Application software consists of programs that perform business functions like general ledger and accounting.
Answer: Option A