Information Systems Concepts and Terminology

The video tutorial explains the fundamental components of information systems, focusing on the IPOs model: Input, Process, Output, and Storage. It highlights the importance of feedback and provides real-life anecdotes to emphasize the necessity of data backup. The tutorial covers various input sources, the processing of data, and the generation of output in usable formats. It also discusses the significance of data storage for future reference and preventing data loss.

What are the four basic steps required for the functionality of Information Systems?

• Input, Process, Output, Storage

• Input, Output, Storage, Feedback

• Input, Process, Output, Feedback

• Input, Process, Storage, Feedback

What does the acronym IPOs stand for in the context of Information Systems?

• Input, Process, Output, Software

• Input, Process, Output, Security

• Input, Process, Output, Storage

• Input, Process, Output, System

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

• Monitor

• Microphone

• Scanner

• Keyboard

What is the purpose of processing in an Information System?

• To display data on a screen

• To convert input data into a usable format

• To delete unnecessary data

• To store data for future use

What does 'WYSIWYG' stand for in the context of computer screens?

• What You See Is What You Give

• What You See Is What You Get

• What You See Is What You Gain

• What You See Is What You Generate

Which of the following is an example of output in a usable format?

• A keyboard

• A mouse

• A printed photograph

• A USB drive

Why is storage important in an Information System?

• To increase processing speed

• To prevent data loss

• To enhance input accuracy

• To improve output quality

Which of the following is NOT a storage medium?

• Monitor

• CD

• USB drive

• Hard disk

What happened to the person who did not back up her son's hockey season videos?

• She stored them on a USB drive

• She managed to recover the files

• She printed all the photos

• She lost all the video and photo files

What does the 'S' in IPOs stand for?

• Storage

• Software

• Security

• System