Information Systems Quiz

Which of the following best defines an Information System (IS)?

• A method of accounting transactions

• A structure for processing data into useful information

• A set of laws governing data transmission

• A marketing tool for businesses

Which of the following components is NOT typically part of an Information System?

• Hardware

• Software

• People

• Legislation

An Information System primarily aims to:

• Replace human labor

• Support decision-making and control

• Generate income directly

• Minimize IT budgets

Which management level focuses on unstructured decisions?

• Operational

• Tactical

• Strategic

• Administrative

Decision Support Systems (DSS) are primarily used by which level of management?

• Lower-level

• Middle-level

• Top-level

• Operational-level

Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) serve:

• Strategic planning

• Day-to-day operations

• Complex simulations

• Organizational restructuring

Executive Information Systems (EIS) provide support primarily for:

• Programmers

• Middle management

• Top executives

• End users

Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) aligns IS with:

• Human resources policies

• Operational tasks only

• Business strategies

• Technical specifications

Which of the following is a key challenge in IS planning?

• Budget forecasting

• Hardware specification

• Aligning with dynamic business goals

• Software development speed

An effective IS strategy must be:

• Cost-effective and reactive

• Business-aligned and forward-looking

• Isolated from external influences

• Focused on legacy systems only