Chapter 1

Question 1

non-routine cognition examples

Answer 1

1. abstract reasoning
2. systems thinking
3. collaboration
4. ability to experiment

Question 2

abstract reasoning

Answer 2

the ability to make and manipulate models

Question 3

systems thinking

Answer 3

the ability to model the components of the system to connect inputs and outputs to make a sensible whole

Question 4

experimentation

Answer 4

making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity, envisioning potential solutions, evaluating the possibilities, and displaying the most promising one

Question 5

system

Answer 5

group of components working together to achieve some purpose

Question 6

information system

Answer 6

group of components that interact to produce information

Question 7

five-component framework

Answer 7

1. hardware
2. software
3. data
4. procedures
5. people

Question 8

hardware examples

Answer 8

computer
keyboard
storage disks

Question 9

example of software

Answer 9

microsoft word

Question 10

management information systems (MIS)

Answer 10

management and use of information systems to help buinesses achieve their strategies

Question 11

information technology (IT)

Answer 11

products, methods, inventions, and standards used to produce info

Question 12

what is the difference between IT and IS?

Answer 12

• you can’t buy IS

- IT is technology and IS is how you use it

Question 13

strong password

Answer 13

• 10+ characters
• not your username or company name
• not a complete word
• different from previous passwords
• uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters

Question 14

Moore’s law

Answer 14

the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months