Information Systems Quiz

What does an Information System (IS) consist of?

• A set of hardware devices

• A set of interrelated components

• Only software tools

• A database and a processor

Which of the following is NOT a function of an Information System?

• Storing information

• Making products

• Processing data

• Distributing information

Information Systems help organizations in:

• Marketing only

• Entertainment

• Decision making and control

• None of the above

What are the three basic activities of an IS?

• Input, Calculation, Deletion

• Input, Processing, Output

• Monitoring, Feedback, Storage

• Entry, Analysis, Sharing

What is the purpose of feedback in an IS?

• Store extra information

• Distribute reports

• Correct input or processing

• Delete incorrect data

Which of these is NOT a subsystem of Information Systems?

• Transaction Processing System

• Customer Feedback System

• Decision Support System

• Executive Information System

TPS stands for:

• Technical Processing System

• Transaction Processing System

• Transfer Protocol System

• Transactional Planning Solution

What is a key benefit of TPS?

• Improved networking

• Reduced data loss

• Better design process

• Faster marketing

MIS provides reports that are:

• Guess-based

• Timely and accurate

• Only financial

• All printed reports

DSS helps in:

• Routine transactions

• Data storage only

• Supporting complex decision making

• File backups