INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

An ...................... is a set of processes and procedures that transform data into information and knowledge.

• Information system

• Knowledge system

• Database system

• Computer system – Information Technology

Which of the following is the appropriate definition of Information Technology?

• Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for processing information

• Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for distribution of useful information

• Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval, processing and distributing information of many kinds

• Information Technology refers to the use of principles of Physical sciences and Social sciences for processing of information of many kinds

…………… represents raw facts, where-as…………….. is data made meaningful

• Information, reporting

• Data, information

• Information, Records

• Data, reporting

The general transformation cycle for information is:

• information to data to knowledge

• knowledge to data to information

• data to knowledge to information

• data to information to knowledge

Processing involves transforming input into .............

• Feedback

• Output

• Evaluation

• Profit

Data becomes ……………. when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use

• processed

• graphs

• information

• presentation

The physical system of the firm consists of tangible resources such as information

• True

• False

Which of the following is not part of the physical system of the firm?

• Money

• Data

• Human resources

• Machines

A ........... is a measure, an intangible measure, which is difficult to count in clear terms.

• Model

• Business

• Value

• Organization

Which of the following is not a means of measuring the value of an IS?

• Earnings growth

• Market share

• Customer satisfaction

• Systems analysis