Information Systems in Business Quiz

What does an Information System (IS) do?

• Only collect information

• Only store information

• Collect, store, and share information

• Only analyze information

Which system helps track stock levels?

• Transportation Management System

• Inventory Management

• Decision Support System

• Executive Information System

What is the function of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

• Provide high-level data summaries

• Enhance communication

• Record and manage routine transactions

• Monitor industrial processes

What does a Management Information System (MIS) provide?

• Automated order processing

• Real-time tracking

• High-level data summaries

• Structured, regular reports

What is a key function of a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?

• Analyze investment options

• Track shipments

• Organize storage and manage picking

• Optimize routes

What do Decision Support Systems (DSS) help with?

• Making semi-structured decisions

• Recording transactions

• Managing inventory

• Automating tasks

What is the role of telecommunications in Information Systems?

• Connect different parts of the system

• Store data

• Process information

• Analyze trends

What do databases do?

• Provide reports

• Analyze data

• Only collect data

• Store information in a structured way

What is a key benefit of using Information Systems in logistics?

• Limit data access

• Improve efficiency

• Increase costs

• Reduce communication

What does the output activity of an Information System do?

• Transforms data

• Stores data

• Distributes processed information

• Captures raw data