Updates in IS Quiz

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of an information system in an organization?

• To automate routine task

• To support managerial decision-making

• To improve software performance

• To create static data structures

A Transaction Processing System (TPS) primarily handles:

• Routine data entry for daily operations

• Strategic decision-making process

• Visual data representation for executives

• Real-time financial analysis

Which global challenge in information systems focuses on protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access?

• Data sovereignty

• Ethical transparency

• Information security

• Legal standardization

Information systems that allow managers to analyze operational data for complex decision-making are known as;

• Transaction Processing Systems

• Decision Support Systems

• Database Management Systems

• Expert Systems

Which concept refers to the structured combination of people, processes, data, and technology in an IS?

• Network configuration

• System integration

• System architecture

• Business intelligence

The primary role of application software within an organization is to:

• Support general system functionality

• Manage resources and infrastructure

• Perform specific end-user tasks

• Provide network security

What is one of the main differences between a Management Information System (MIS) and a Decision Support System (DSS)?

• MIS is focused on operational-level decisions

• DSS is designed for routine tasks

• DSS handles all company reports

• MIS supports high-level strategic decisions

An essential feature of system software is its ability to:

• Enhance database operations

• Provide an interface for web applications

• Facilitate hardware management and operations

• Perform specific tasks such as word processing

Ethical challenges in global information systems often involve:

• Technical limitations in data storage

• Balancing transparency and data privacy

• Defining hardware compatibility standards

• Implementing real-time processing

Which of the following systems is commonly used in companies to track employee productivity and resource utilization?

• Transaction Processing System (TPS)

• Management Information System (MIS)

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Executive Support System (ESS)