10 Questions
What is the functional perspective definition of an information system?
A medium for recording and storing linguistic expressions
From a structural perspective, what does an information system consist of?
A cohesive structure serving an organizational purpose
How can an information system be defined technically?
A set of interrelated components that collect, process, and distribute information
What is the key aspect of an IS from the functional perspective?
Supporting inference making
What do information systems help managers and workers do?
Analyze problems, visualize complex subjects, and create new products
What are the three activities in an information system that produce the information needed for decision-making and analysis?
Data capture, processing, and output
Which component of an information system is responsible for converting raw input into a more meaningful form?
Software
Who are the end users of an information system?
Accountants and salespersons
What do computer-based information systems use to perform some or all of their tasks?
Personal computers and software
What is feedback in an information system?
Output that returns processed information to end users
Test your knowledge of different definitions for the term information system and its functional and structural perspectives. Explore various aspects such as recording, storing, disseminating linguistic expressions, and supporting inference making.
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