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WorksheetsBasic Concepts of Information Systems
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the primary function of a computer?
Generate electricity
Process data into information
Store only numbers
Replace human workers
What is an information system?
A set of unrelated tools used for processing data
A collection of hardware only
A set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and distribute information
A term used for only database management
Which of the following is NOT an element of an information system?
Hardware
Software
Internet
People
What are raw facts, figures, and symbols called?
Information
Data
Hardware
System
Which of the following characteristics make information valuable?
Expensive, unorganized, timely
Organized, relevant, accurate
Late, complex, costly
Irrelevant, outdated, complex
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
Windows OS
Microsoft Word
Printer
Antivirus software
Which of these is an example of software?
Hard disk
Scanner
Linux operating system
CPU
What is the role of 'People' in an information system?
Manage and operate the system
Only enter data
Only write programming code
Only repair hardware
What is the purpose of procedures in an information system?
To physically connect all devices
To provide instructions on how to use the system
To delete unnecessary information
To act as a backup for lost data
Which of the following best defines information?
Unprocessed raw facts
Processed data with meaning and context
A type of software
A physical storage device
Why must information be accurate?
To increase its cost
To reduce errors in decision-making
To make it look more professional
To ensure it is costly
Which characteristic ensures that information is available when needed?
Accuracy
Timeliness
Verifiability
Cost-effectiveness
Relevant information should be:
Expensive and complex
Useful for the intended user and purpose
Collected randomly
Always lengthy
Which characteristic of valuable information ensures it is not too much or too little?
Accuracy
Timeliness
Just Sufficient
Cost-Effective
The cost of producing information should be:
Higher than its benefits
The same as its benefits
Less than its benefits
Irrelevant to decision-making
Which of the following is NOT a type of information system?
Transaction Processing System
Management Information System
Decision Support System
Electrical Power System
Which type of IS is used by top management for decision-making?
Transaction Processing System
Decision Support System
Office Information System
Point-of-Sales System
An inventory system is an example of:
Payroll system
Office information system
Management information system
Transaction processing system
Which of these is NOT an example of an information system?
Point of Sales System
Supply Chain Tracking System
Online Banking System
Gasoline Pump
Which type of system allows employees to process daily business transactions?
Management Information System
Decision Support System
Transaction Processing System
Office Information System
Which of the following is a new trend in IS?
Paper-based records
Big Data Analytics
Typewriters for data processing
Manual filing
Which of these is an example of an intelligent information system?
Pen and paper method
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbot
File cabinet
Handwritten notes
Wearable technology includes:
Desktop computers
Smartwatches
CRT monitors
Hard disks
What does 'findable' refer to in IS trends?
Losing data easily
Using the Internet of Things (IoT) to track items
Printing documents
Saving paper
Which of the following IS trends involves using data for customer recommendations?
E-Hailing System
High-Tech E-Retailing System
Office Automation System
Supply Chain System
Which of the following is NOT a function of an information system?
Collecting data
Processing data into information
Making decisions on behalf of managers
Storing and distributing information
Which component of an information system refers to the programs and instructions that direct a computer?
Hardware
Software
People
Procedures
The ability of a computer to process data with high speed is referred to as:
Accuracy
Efficiency
Processing power
Automation
Which type of software directly manages the hardware components of a computer?
Application software
System software
Web browser
Database software
Which type of information system is designed to support day-to-day operations?
Decision Support System (DSS)
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Office Information System (OIS)
Executive Information System (EIS)
A payroll processing system is an example of which type of IS?
Office Information System
Management Information System
Transaction Processing System
Decision Support System
Which characteristic of valuable information ensures that it is presented in a structured manner?
Relevant
Organized
Accurate
Cost-effective
Which of the following best describes the term 'Big Data'?
A small collection of personal data
A large volume of structured and unstructured data
A software program for data entry
A type of database management system
What is the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in modern information systems?
Replacing traditional databases
Connecting devices to collect and share data
Slowing down data processing
Eliminating the need for hardware
Which of the following best defines cloud computing?
The process of storing and accessing data over the Internet instead of local computers
A physical storage system
A type of network cable
A system for tracking weather patterns
A computer is an electronic device that processes (a) into meaningful information.
An information system consists of five main elements: hardware, software, people, procedures, and (a) .
Data are raw facts, while (a) is processed data with meaning.
Information must be accurate, timely, (a) , and cost-effective.
The software that manages hardware operations is called (a) .
The physical components of a computer, such as monitors and keyboards, are called (a) .
Users of information systems can be categorized into direct users and (a) users.
A point-of-sale system is commonly used in (a) .
The primary goal of information systems is to support (a) in organizations.
(a) is an example of application software used for creating documents.
The decision support system (DSS) helps managers make (a) decisions.
A transaction processing system (TPS) is mainly used for (a) transactions.
A social media information system helps businesses manage their (a) presence.
The term 'verifiable' in information systems means that information can be (a) .
A high-tech e-retailing system helps businesses in (a) .
