Information Systems Quiz (CHAPTER 1)

Which component of an information system is responsible for processing data into information?

• Hardware

• Software

• People

• Procedures

In an organization, which department is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining the information system?

• Finance

• Human Resources

• Marketing

• Information Technology

What type of information system is used by top-level management to make strategic decisions?

• Transaction Processing System

• Management Information System

• Executive Support System

• Decision Support System

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Management Information System (MIS)?

• Supporting decision-making

• Summarizing data

• Providing real-time control

• Processing transactions

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

• To analyze market trends

• To process day-to-day business transactions

• To provide long-term strategic planning

• To assist in decision-making

Which of the following best describes 'data'?

• Raw facts and figures

• Information used for decision-making

• Processed output

• Verified knowledge

Which of the following is a type of Information System used at operational levels of an organization?

• Executive Support System

• Decision Support System

• Management Information System

• Transaction Processing System

An information system that helps managers make decisions by analyzing large amounts of data is called a:

• Communication System

• Data Entry System

• Decision Support System

• Transaction Processing System

Which of the following is a characteristic of good quality information?

• Ambiguous

• Expensive

• Relevant

• Complicated

Who are the end users in an information system?

• Technicians who repair hardware

• People who use the system regularly

• Managers who fund the system

• Programmers who create software