CC4057 Introduction to Information Systems: Roles and Impact

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What is the main purpose of data processing in an information system?

To transform raw data into meaningful information (correct)

To store data without any processing

To increase the raw data of an organization

To produce meaningless information

What is the primary purpose of an information system?

Producing physical products

Collecting and storing information

Building competitive strategies

Managing operations and customer interactions (correct)

Which of the following activities showcases the interdependence between a firm’s information systems and its business capabilities?

Making business decisions without considering IT capabilities

Relying on manual processes instead of automated systems

Using information systems only for data storage

What the organization can do depends on what its systems will permit (correct)

In the context of information systems, what is the significance of hardware and software tools?

They are required for processing raw data into meaningful information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities are NOT typically performed by information systems?

Creating innovation Signup and view all the answers

How has the Internet impacted global businesses according to the text?

Enabled substantial cost reductions for global operations Signup and view all the answers

In an information system, what do components do when they interact?

Produce information Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tools are important components of an information system?

Software tools Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a challenge faced by businesses due to globalization?

Increased costs of operating globally Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using Artificial Intelligence in decision making within businesses?

Enhanced decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of hardware components in an information system?

Processing information Signup and view all the answers

How do organizations benefit from having people who know how to build and manage information systems?

By improving operational efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main activities in the Information System Data Processing Model?

Input, processing, output Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of an Information System?

Financial documents Signup and view all the answers

In an Information System, what does the 'Processing' activity involve?

Converting raw data into meaningful information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the workflow of an Information System?

Storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Output' activity in the Information System Data Processing Model?

Transfer processed information to users Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered as part of the People component in an Information System?

Employees using the system Signup and view all the answers

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