Which of the Following Statements Is True About Information Systems

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) ?

• A) IT programs have a stronger managerial focus than IS programs.
• B) IS programs have a stronger data retrieval capacity than IT programs.
• C) Software and telecommunications are present in IS but excluded from IT.
• D) The difference between IT and IS is increasing due to globalization.
• E) IT programs are more technical than IS programs.

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Definitions:

Accounting Break-Even

The point at which total revenues equal total expenses, and the company generates neither profit nor loss from operations.

Depreciation Expense

The portion of the cost of a fixed asset that is considered as an expense due to its use, wear and tear, or obsolescence over its useful life.

Tax Rate

The metric used to figure out the tax obligation of individuals and corporate entities.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank's lending facility.