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Chapter 2: Data Management and Information Systems Business Strategies

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Chapter 2: Data Management and Information Systems Business Strategies

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2-1 §2.1 source ↗

Which parameter of data management focuses on safeguarding personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction?
  1. a.
    data security
  2. b.
    data governance
  3. c.
    data privacy
  4. d.
    data architecture

Answer

C. data privacy

2-3 §2.1 source ↗

In the Robert Anthony framework, which domain ensures that an organization is meeting its strategic goals through activities such as setting budgets and tracking sales?
  1. a.
    strategic planning
  2. b.
    operational control
  3. c.
    intelligence
  4. d.
    management control

Answer

D. management control

2-5 §2.2 source ↗

Collaboration is one of the six key characteristics needed for successful business-IT alignment. What does collaboration mean?
  1. a.
    Clear overarching goals are established and understood by both information technology and business employees.
  2. b.
    The organization fosters a vibrant and inclusive company culture.
  3. c.
    Business and information technology professionals are cross-trained and move across different departments and job roles.
  4. d.
    Information technology is considered a driver of innovation that continuously transforms the business, leading to new revenue opportunities.

Answer

C. Business and information technology professionals are cross-trained and move across different departments and job roles.

2-7 §2.3 source ↗

Which business model earns commissions by promoting and selling other companies’ products or services through websites or social media channels?
  1. a.
    affiliate model
  2. b.
    e-commerce model
  3. c.
    marketplace model
  4. d.
    sharing economy model

Answer

A. affiliate model

2-9 §2.4 source ↗

Which component of the business process is the backbone of process activities, ensuring that tasks in the process are completed?
  1. a.
    inputs
  2. b.
    resources
  3. c.
    outputs
  4. d.
    interconnected activities

Answer

B. resources

2-11 §2.5 source ↗

Which digital innovation activity refers to maximizing the value derived from the existing information systems?
  1. a.
    initiate
  2. b.
    develop
  3. c.
    implement
  4. d.
    exploit

Answer

D. exploit

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