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WorksheetsLQ#2_IS101 (Fundamentals of Information Systems)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which network topology is most vulnerable to a single point of failure at the hub?
Mesh
Star
Bus
Tree
A university sets up a private internal network for faculty and staff only. This is an example of:
LAN
Private Network
Intranet
Extranet
A company extends its intranet to allow trusted suppliers to access inventory levels. This is:
Internet
VPN
Extranet
Peer-to-peer network
Which medium is least prone to electromagnetic interference?
Twisted Pair
Coaxial
Fiber Optics
Radio waves
Distributed processing helps businesses by:
Reducing costs only
Allowing a single central system to handle all tasks
Sharing workloads across multiple system
Replacing networks with standalone systems
The transition from telegraph to telephone mainly addressed which limitation?
Cost
Speed
One-way communication
Portability
Which device filters traffic to prevent unauthorized access?
Repeater
VPN
Firewall
Switch
Google Docs is considered what type of application?
Desktop software
Local application
Web application
Standalone utility
A hospital uses fiber optics to transmit patient imaging files quickly across buildings. The main advantage is:
Low installation cost
Resistance to EMI
Higher error rates
Short distance only
Which best describes the World Wide Web?
A synonym for the Internet
A service running on the Internet
A private network
A type of router
An airline relies on real-time data updates to adjust ticket availability. Which system feature is critical?
Batch processing
Scalability
Real-time processing
Offline access
Which is an example of a network application?
Microsoft Excel
Photoshop
Google Chrome
MS Word
When a manager monitors machine performance during production to prevent errors, this is:
Feedforward control
Concurrent control
Feedback control
Strategic planning
A bank uses ATMs to update balances instantly after transactions. This is an example of:
ERP
CRM
SCM
TPS
Web 3.0 is characterized by:
Static pages but aesthetic
Social networking
One-way browsing
Intelligent, AI-driven, decentralized applications
A phishing email that appears to come from the CEO requesting login credentials is an example of:
Trojan horse
Spear phishing
Worm attack
Denial of Service
A website slows down during a major sale due to massive fake traffic. This is:
Malware
SQL injection
DDoS attack
Ransomware
Which CIA principle is violated if student records are altered without authorization?
Confidentiality
Authenticity
Availability
Integrity
A bank customer’s mobile app warns about an invalid certificate. Ignoring it may lead to:
Man-in-the-middle attack
Phishing
Worm
DDos
Encryption protects which security principle most strongly?
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Authentication
A hacker group threatens to disable a city’s power grid unless ransom is paid. This is:
Hacktivism
SQL injection
Malware
Cyberterrorism
Trojan War
An employee plugs an infected USB into the office network. Which measure best prevents this?
Firewall only
User training
Distributed processing
Cloud storage
A retail website leaks customer credit card details. Which law would require disclosure in the EU?
HIPAA
PCI DSS
GDPR
DMCA
A poorly configured HTTPS website can still be hacked because:
HTTPS is outdated
Misconfigured servers remain vulnerable
Certificates always fail
Users ignore browsers
Which best mitigates phishing attacks for employees?
Stronger firewalls
Security awareness training
New routers
Load balancing
A university integrates payroll, enrollment, and procurement into one system. This is:
CRM
ERP
SCM
TPS
A call center uses a system to track customer complaints and purchase history. This is:
ERP
SCM
CRM
TPS
A logistics company tracks real-time shipments for on-time delivery. Which system?
ERP
SCM
CRM
TPS
Paying through an ATM is an example of:
ERP
SCM
TPS
CRM
A retail chain analyzes customer buying patterns from loyalty cards. This is
SCM
CRM
ERP
TPS
A hospital integrates doctors, patients, and medicines in one platform. Which system?
ERP
CRM
SCM
TPS
An airline updates available seats instantly after ticket purchase. This is:
Real-time TPS
Batch TPS
ERP
CRM
A company faces delayed deliveries due to poor supplier coordination. Which system needs strengthening?
CRM
SCM
ERP
TPS
Which system would a marketing department use to create personalized promotions?
ERP
CRM
SCM
TPS
An online store confirms an order, updates stock, and emails the customer. Which system?
TPS
ERP
SCM
CRM
A manager compares forecasted sales vs. actual sales and adjusts strategy. Which control type?
Feedback
Concurrent
Feedforward
Transaction
Before launching, a company inspects suppliers to prevent future defects. Which control type?
Feedforward
Concurrent
Feedback
ERP
During production, a supervisor monitors machines in real-time. Which control type?
Feedback
Concurrent
Feedforward
Strategic
Which system best helps coordinate the supply chain for a manufacturing company?
SCM
CRM
TPS
ERP
A school conducts an internal audit to ensure proper fund use. This demonstrates:
ERP
TPS
Management control
CRM
A company spends ₱5M annually on cybersecurity, but last year’s breach cost ₱20M. From a cost-benefit perspective, management should:
Reduce cybersecurity investment
Maintain current budget
Eliminate some of the IT outsourcing
Increase cybersecurity investment
A hospital considers storing patient data on a public cloud. Which is the most critical evaluation factor before deciding?
Vendor’s advertising reputation
Cost per gigabyte
Compliance with privacy regulations (HIPAA/GDPR)
Speed of installation
If a bank relies only on firewalls for protection, the main weakness is:
Firewalls block all malware
Insider threats and phishing bypass firewalls
Firewalls provide data encryption
Firewalls eliminate need for passwords
An organization debates between two-factor authentication (2FA) and biometric-only access. Which is a stronger option for evaluation?
2FA, since it layers multiple methods
Biometric-only, since it’s faster and more secure
Neither, since both are weak
Biometric-only, since it’s cheaper
A company wants to implement bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy. Which security approach best balances usability and risk?
Full ban on personal devices
Allow all devices without control
Use Mobile Device Management with user training
Allow only senior managers to bring devices, seniors are more cautious
A retail company must choose between implementing ERP or separate standalone systems. Which offers the most strategic long-term value?
Standalone systems for flexibility
ERP for integration and data consistency
ERP for lower cost always
Standalone for easier training
If a business implements ERP but employees resist using it, the main evaluation issue is:
Software bugs
User adoption and change management
Vendo support
Hardware cost
A university has both CRM for student engagement and ERP for finance/HR. Evaluating overlap, which is most efficient?
Merge into a unified ERP-CRM integration
Keep systems completely separate
Replace CRM with spreadsheets
Replace ERP with social media tools
A logistics company evaluates SCM systems. Which success indicator matters most?
Attractive user interface
Lower supplier coordination costs
Higher software license fees
More marketing campaigns
A bank considers whether to outsource its CRM system to a third-party vendor. The critical evaluation factor is:
Vendor’s physical office design
Compliance with data security and privacy requirements
Number of employees in vendor company
Speed of their customer hotline
