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WorksheetsChapter 1-Information Management and Decision Making
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary purpose of an Information System (IS)?
To store data
To collect, process, store, and distribute information
To create new technologies
To replace human workers
What is the difference between data and information?
Data is summarized information
Information is raw facts
Data is raw facts; information is data shaped into meaningful form
Data and information are the same
Which of the following is NOT a component of an Information System?
Data
Hardware
Environment
Procedures
What are the three main activities of an Information System?
Input, Storage, Output
Input, Processing, Output
Collection, Distribution, Storage
Processing, Distribution, Storage
In the context of decision-making, what does an unstructured decision involve?
Routine and repetitive decisions
Non-routine and infrequent decisions
Decisions based on well-defined procedures
Decisions with predictable outcomes
What is an example of a structured decision?
Launching a new product
Hiring a new employee
Determining daily sales figures
Developing a marketing strategy
What are the stages of Simon's Decision Making Model?
Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
Identifying, Analyzing, Implementing, Reviewing
Collecting information, Developing solutions, Selecting the best solution, Implementing and monitoring
Input, Processing, Output, Feedback
What does MIS stand for?
Management Information System
Marketing Information System
Managerial Information System
Machine Information System
Which system is designed to support the decision-making needs of senior management?
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Management Information System (MIS)
Decision Support System (DSS)
Executive Support System (ESS)
What role does a Chief Information Officer (CIO) typically play in an organization?
Managing day-to-day transactions
Overseeing the company's information technology strategy
Developing new products
Handling customer service inquiries
Which of the following is an example of a Knowledge Work System (KWS)?
Video conferencing
Engineering design software
Payroll processing system
What is the primary focus of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
Supporting strategic decision-making
Processing day-to-day transactions
Managing human resources
Enhancing office productivity
What is the main function of an Office Automation System (OAS)?
Automating office procedures and enhancing communication
Developing marketing strategies
Analyzing financial performance
Supporting non-routine decision making
Which of the following describes an intranet?
A private network used by organizations
A network used to connect with external customers
A global network connecting millions of networks
A local network within a small area
Which dimension of IS involves the hierarchy of authority and business functions?
Technological dimension
Organizational dimension
Management dimension
Environmental dimension
What are the five classical functions of management according to the classical model?
Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, Deciding, Controlling
Planning, Implementing, Reviewing, Managing, Directing
Leading, Directing, Controlling, Planning, Evaluating
Organizing, Managing, Evaluating, Planning, Implementing
According to the behavioral model, how do managers prefer to communicate?
Through written reports
Via email
Orally
Through video conferences
What is the purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?
To support routine decision making
To support non-routine decision making
To automate office procedures
To manage transaction processing
What type of information system would be used to summarize transaction data and support management decision-making?
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Knowledge Management System (KMS)
Management Information System (MIS)
Executive Support System (ESS)
What is an example of an output from an Information System?
Entering employee time card data
Calculating the average age of students
Writing software programs
Distributing processed information to users
