MIS 16/06

Question 1

How can a startup best use information systems for digital transformation and competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

Using IS to create a unique customer service experience across platforms

Question 2

How can a logistics firm overcome spreadsheet limitations when handling multi-theme data?

Accepted Answer

Convert to a normalized relational database

Question 3

Employees edit a shared Google Sheet at the same time, seeing changes instantly. This shows:

Accepted Answer

Synchronous collaboration

Question 4

How can a firm improve query performance as its database grows?

Accepted Answer

Add indexes to commonly queried fields

Question 5

Which database strategy helps a hospital manage confidential patient data with both integrity and security?

Accepted Answer

Build an encrypted, role-based access database with audit logs

Question 6

Two departments store names in different formats, causing data issues. This problem relates to:

Accepted Answer

Poor data standardization

Question 7

How should a retail manager design the database to track which customer placed each order?

Accepted Answer

Create an order table linked to customers via a foreign key

Question 8

Which solution ensures maximum data resilience for a government agency during disasters?

Accepted Answer

Run hybrid cloud systems with off-site redundant backups

Question 9

How can a consulting firm use information systems to improve internal communication?

Accepted Answer

Use instant messaging integrated with workflow tools

Question 10

What’s the best strategic IS reason for moving from on-premise to cloud infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Offers elastic scalability and shared computing resources

Question 11

How can a health organization best ensure data integrity in patient records across clinics?

Accepted Answer

Unifying the system under centralized control while allowing field updates

Question 12

How can an airline use information systems to improve processes and reduce customer complaints?

Accepted Answer

Create a complaints database without customer input

Question 13

How can a global retailer manage regional inventory differences while keeping central control?

Accepted Answer

Use a standard platform with region-specific workflows

Question 14

An intern deletes a table, breaking dashboard functions across teams. This highlights the need for:

Accepted Answer

Database integrity rules

Question 15

How can a university use information systems effectively for alumni relationship management?

Accepted Answer

Implement a CRM to track engagement and send targeted messages

Question 16

How can a travel agency structure data to link flights, passengers, and bookings?

Accepted Answer

Use a booking table with composite foreign keys linking flights& passengers

Question 17

What software strategy ensures a startup’s mobile app works well across devices?

Accepted Answer

Build a cross-platform app with a unified development environment

Question 18

A café’s mobile app tracks customer visits and rewards loyal users. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Cost reduction strategy

Question 19

A retail chain wants to reduce duplicated customer profiles in its CRM system. What method align with C3-level thinking?

Accepted Answer

Designing a system that flags and merges similar entries automatically

Question 20

How can a business analyst efficiently analyze product sales by region and supplier?

Accepted Answer

Create a database view that joins region, supplier, and sales tables

Question 21

How can a bank use information systems to speed up customer onboarding?

Accepted Answer

Redesigning workflows using automation and process modeling

Question 22

How can a school fix missing mandatory fields in its student records system?

Accepted Answer

Apply metadata constraints to require values at entry

Question 23

An airline partners with hotels to offer travel bundles. This reflects which competitive strategy?

Accepted Answer

Differentiation through IS

Question 24

What shows a proactive approach when aligning processes with strategic goals for a new digital product?

Accepted Answer

Link goals to workflows and build process models

Question 25

Employees use a payroll system via a browser, no installation needed. What is this service model?

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Question 26

What IS strategy should an e-commerce CTO prioritize to fix slow loading and low user retention?

Accepted Answer

Rebuild the platform using scalable cloud technology

Question 27

How can a firm ensure IoT devices work well with its current IS setup for monitoring storage conditions?

Accepted Answer

Install a gateway to link IoT devices with cloud analytics

Question 28

How can a retail chain align information systems with customer experience to boost engagement?

Accepted Answer

Develop an app offering personalized promos and location-based support

Question 29

A student assumes fast hardware ensures smooth business software use. What’s missing in this logic?

Accepted Answer

Software compatibility matters

Question 30

How can a marketing firm effectively analyze supplier performance using IS?

Accepted Answer

Use scoring model in IS to calculate weighted averages from real-time data

Question 31

What system upgrade best helps an e-commerce company handle traffic-related downtime?

Accepted Answer

Move to cloud hosting with elastic scalability

Question 32

How can a bank use information systems to streamline loan approvals while ensuring compliance?

Accepted Answer

Use a workflow engine with rule-based processing and exception alerts

Question 33

How can a logistics firm use information systems to improve efficiency in inbound logistics?

Accepted Answer

Integrate RFID systems to automatically monitor incoming goods

Question 34

Which approach best uses information systems to boost customer retention using real-time data?

Accepted Answer

Use predictive analytics to tailor marketing offers instantly

Question 35

What computing setup best meets a research lab’s need for fast, large-scale simulations?

Accepted Answer

Multi-core processors with large RAM clusters

Question 36

How can a company ensure consistent and centrally controlled shared records to reduce data entry errors?

Accepted Answer

Develop relational database with enforced primary keys and validation rules

Question 37

What hardware is crucial for a digital art company adopting 3D printing in line with IS capacity planning?

Accepted Answer

Ensure CAD system compatibility and use high-performance GPUs

Question 38

How can a furniture manufacturer use information systems to support mass customization?

Accepted Answer

Link customer preferences to manufacturing via IS

Question 39

Which factor most strongly supports choosing cloud services over in-house servers for a healthcare provider?

Accepted Answer

Lower hardware obsolescence risk and flexible resource scaling

Question 40

How can a financial system prevent duplicate transactions through table design?

Accepted Answer

Use a unique transaction ID as the primary key

Question 41

Which IS structure helps a government agency track health inspections with real-time alerts and clear visuals?

Accepted Answer

Build dashboards showing regional inspection metrics

Question 42

A team struggles with innovation and adapting to change. Which approach supports long-term competitiveness?

Accepted Answer

Training in non-routine cognitive skills

Question 43

How can information systems help reduce the threat of substitutes under Porter’s model?

Accepted Answer

Enhance differentiation with real-time customization features

Question 44

A remote team provides feedback on shared documents at different times. Which collaboration feature enables this?

Accepted Answer

Asynchronous communication tools

MIS 16/06

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MIS 16/06

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