Understanding Information Systems Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Information Systems (IS)?

• To develop marketing strategies

• To manage employee schedules

• To create hardware for businesses

• To collect, process, store, and disseminate information

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

• Data

• People

• Software

• Marketing

What type of Information System helps managers make decisions by analyzing data?

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Decision Support Systems (DSS)

• Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

Which trend in Information Systems involves connecting everyday objects to the internet?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cloud Computing

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Big Data

What is a significant challenge faced by Information Systems today?

• Increased product prices

• Lack of customer feedback

• Data Privacy

• High employee turnover

Which of the following is an example of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

• Customer relationship management

• Data analytics

• Supply chain management

• Sales orders

What does the term 'Big Data' refer to?

• Small amounts of data

• Large volumes of complex data

• Data that is easy to process

• Data used for marketing only

Which of the following is a benefit of using Information Systems in business?

• Improved communication

• Higher operational costs

• Increased manual labor

• Reduced data accuracy

What is a key feature of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

• They are only used in finance

• They provide real-time data only

• They integrate various business functions

• They handle routine transactions

Which company is mentioned as an example of successful implementation of Information Systems?

• Walmart

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Apple