FIS REVIEWER

What is the main function of Information Systems in the business world?

• To create chaos and confusion

• To make the work-load in trade more difficult

• To hide information from employees

• To gather, transmit, store, and handle information for decision-making

Which of the following is NOT a component of Information Systems?

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

• To manage the resources of the computer system

• To store data for quick access

• To transmit data over long distances

• To execute computer programs

What is the purpose of a web browser?

• To create documents

• To edit pictures

• To search and browse the World Wide Web

• To make phone calls

What is the main function of Personal Productivity Software?

• To maximize the productivity of the user

• To manage databases

• To play games

• To control the computer hardware

What is the purpose of Multimedia authoring software?

• To input, observe, manipulate and interact with multimedia elements

• To draw and create pictures

• To make phone calls

• To create and edit text documents

What is the main function of a Database Management System?

• To control the computer hardware

• To create and edit pictures

• To play music

• To facilitate the storage, maintenance, and utilization of data in a shared database

What is the purpose of a Terminal Emulator?

• To log into mainframes and access email

• To create animations

• To make phone calls

• To draw pictures

What is the main function of Operating Systems?

• To draw and create pictures

• To create and edit text documents

• To manage and control the system output

• To make phone calls

What is the purpose of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?

• To draw and create pictures

• To create animations

• To make phone calls through the internet

• To manage databases