30 Questions
What is the objective of an information system?
To provide appropriate information to the user, gather the data, process the data and communicate information to the user of the system
What does computer hardware in an information system consist of?
Input and output device, operating system, processor, and media devices
What is the function of computer software in an information system?
To analyze and process the data
Which component of an information system is responsible for collecting, creating, and distributing useful data within an organization?
Computer Software
What defines the flow of information within an information system?
Information System
What does computer hardware in an information system depend upon?
Type and size of the organization
What type of software is responsible for organizing and serving data to the user?
Application Software
Which component of the information system is used for efficient access to required data and to manage knowledge bases?
Databases
What are the physical devices associated with network resources?
Routers
Which type of personnel are responsible for developing and operating information systems?
Computer operators
What is generally believed about information?
It is power
What resource is needed to develop other resources?
Information
What does every society become in an organizational sense?
An information society
Who are the end users of the information system?
Customers and salespersons
What are data described as before they are processed to generate information?
Unorganized raw facts and figures
What is used for managing physical storage of media and virtual resources?
Database management system
What is the main objective of an information system?
To provide appropriate information to the user, gather the data, process the data, and communicate information to the user of the system
What does computer hardware in an information system consist of?
Input and output devices, operating system, processor, and media devices
What is the role of computer software in an information system?
To analyze and process the data
Which component of an information system is responsible for collecting, creating, and distributing useful data within an organization?
Computer Hardware
What type of software is responsible for organizing and serving data to the user?
Database management system
What component of the information system is used for efficient access to required data and to manage knowledge bases?
Databases
What resource is generally believed to be power in the context of information systems?
Information
What do data transform into after they are processed to generate useful information?
Knowledge bases
Which type of personnel are responsible for developing and operating information systems?
System analysts
What are the physical devices associated with network resources?
Routers, hubs, and cables
What is the main purpose of the information system according to the text?
To benefit the end user
What does computer hardware in an information system depend upon?
Data for processing
What does every society become in an organizational sense?
Information society
What is required to develop other resources according to the text?
Information
Test your knowledge about the general notes on Biomedical Information Systems presented by Dr. Mona Hussein Alnaggar for the 2023-2024 1st term. The quiz covers topics such as information system components, importance, and limitations.
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