1.3. Defining Information Systems
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What is the functional perspective definition of an information system?

  • A medium for recording and storing linguistic expressions (correct)
  • A collection of people, processes, data, models, and technology
  • A system consisting of humans, behavior rules, and conceptual artifacts
  • A set of interrelated components that collect, process, and distribute information

    • From a structural perspective, what does an information system consist of?

  • Interrelated components that collect, process, and distribute information
  • A medium for recording and storing linguistic expressions
  • A collection of people, processes, data, models, and technology
  • A cohesive structure serving an organizational purpose (correct)

    • How can an information system be defined technically?

  • A set of interrelated components that collect, process, and distribute information (correct)
  • A medium for recording and storing linguistic expressions
  • Systems consisting of humans, behavior rules, and conceptual artifacts
  • A collection of people, processes, data, models, and technology

    • What is the key aspect of an IS from the functional perspective?

    <p>Supporting inference making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do information systems help managers and workers do?

    <p>Analyze problems, visualize complex subjects, and create new products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three activities in an information system that produce the information needed for decision-making and analysis?

    <p>Data capture, processing, and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an information system is responsible for converting raw input into a more meaningful form?

    <p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the end users of an information system?

    <p>Accountants and salespersons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do computer-based information systems use to perform some or all of their tasks?

    <p>Personal computers and software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is feedback in an information system?

    <p>Output that returns processed information to end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

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