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Chapter 10: Emerging Technologies and Frontiers of Information Systems

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Chapter 10: Emerging Technologies and Frontiers of Information Systems

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10-1 §10.1 source ↗

Which of the following statements about emerging technologies is false?
  1. a.
    Emerging technologies only include hardware.
  2. b.
    They can be described by their novelty, disruptive potential, and rapid advancement.
  3. c.
    Augmented reality, virtual reality, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence can be considered emerging technologies.
  4. d.
    The progressive nature of these technologies allows for synergies with other technologies.

Answer

A. Emerging technologies only include hardware.

10-3 §10.2 source ↗

Which statement best describes the convergence of frontiers of information systems and emerging technologies?
  1. a.
    Connecting Internet of Things and devices creates a disruptive environment and negatively impacts user experiences.
  2. b.
    It enables organizations to create new opportunities for innovation and growth.
  3. c.
    Blockchain combined with augmented reality and virtual reality can lead to profit losses for organizations.
  4. d.
    The role of data analysts will no longer be needed as the convergence of emerging technologies and innovation systems has the potential to accomplish analysis-related tasks.

Answer

B. It enables organizations to create new opportunities for innovation and growth.

10-5 §10.3 source ↗

Which of the following is true about societal and global impacts of emerging technologies?
  1. a.
    They only affect small groups.
  2. b.
    Emerging technologies have only had a small effect on communities.
  3. c.
    Academia is the only area of societal change.
  4. d.
    Artificial intelligence–enabled systems are examples of the societal and global impacts of emerging technologies.

Answer

D. Artificial intelligence–enabled systems are examples of the societal and global impacts of emerging technologies.

10-7 §10.3 source ↗

How do data analytics support health-care efforts?
  1. a.
    It helps to identify different strands of the flu and its prevalence in communities.
  2. b.
    The data collected reduce efficiencies in health care–related supply chains and logistics.
  3. c.
    It provides information on health-care resourcing to help organizations identify staffing and financial needs.
  4. d.
    It helps to initiate targeted marketing campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and disease prevention.

Answer

B. The data collected reduce efficiencies in health care–related supply chains and logistics.

10-9 §10.3 source ↗

What is the purpose of research as it relates to technology?
  1. a.
    It is the precursor to innovation.
  2. b.
    It is a secondary component within the design process.
  3. c.
    Research provides the full picture of how the technology is supposed to function.
  4. d.
    Research prevents innovation from being adopted by consumers.

Answer

A. It is the precursor to innovation.

10-11 §10.3 source ↗

Which of the following is a false statement as it relates to the Internet of Things in health care?
  1. a.
    It enhances patient monitoring capabilities, medication adherence, and overall well-being.
  2. b.
    It supports the distribution of medical information.
  3. c.
    Patients can use their mobile devices to check the results of medical tests.
  4. d.
    It creates challenges in videoconferencing with the medical care team.

Answer

D. It creates challenges in videoconferencing with the medical care team.

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Problems and answers are adapted from Foundations of Information Systems by Mahesh S. Raisinghani, OpenStax, and are used under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence. Access for free at https://openstax.org/books/foundations-information-systems/pages/1-introduction. Illustrations: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. This adaptation is released under the same licence, is non-commercial, and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by OpenStax or Rice University.