Understanding Information Systems

What is a system in MIS?

• A random set of activities

• A collection of unrelated components

• A set of interrelated components working together toward a common goal

• A user interface software

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a system?

• Goal

• Environment

• Independence

• Components

What is a subsystem?

• An isolated part of an organization

• A component within a larger system

• A data entry method

• A backup server

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

• A database only

• A collection of hardware only

• A set of interrelated components collecting, processing, storing and disseminating information

• A network cable

Which of the following is a classification of systems based on interaction with the environment?

• Static and Dynamic

• Open and Closed

• Probabilistic and Deterministic

• Adaptive and Non-Adaptive

What is an open system?

• A system with no interaction with the environment

• A system that interacts with its environment

• A system that is closed for upgrades

• A system that is offline

What is a closed system?

• A system that responds to feedback

• A system with controlled interaction

• A system that does not interact with the external environment

• A system with firewall protection

What is system environment?

• The users of the system

• The hardware within the system

• External factors influencing the system

• Internal program codes

Which of the following is a deterministic system?

• A weather forecasting system

• A dice rolling game

• A payroll system

• A stock market simulator

A probabilistic system is:

• Fully predictable

• Highly deterministic

• Based on chance or probability

• Not a real system