Components of Information System Quiz

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What type of information is required for decisions related to long-term planning and strategy?

  • Strategic information (correct)
  • Tactical information
  • Executive information
  • Operational information

Which of the following statements accurately describes strategic information?

  • It has a large volume of data that is easy to obtain.
  • It is highly structured and well-defined.
  • It is essential for directing actions in the long term. (correct)
  • It is mainly used for short-term decision-making.

What distinguishes tactical information from strategic information?

  • Type of business decision it supports
  • Volume of data and ease of obtainability (correct)
  • Structured nature and processing requirements
  • Time horizon and purpose of use

In the context of the text, what type of information is obtained from day-to-day collection of routine data?

<p>Tactical information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of decisions does tactical information support?

<p>Routine business operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information necessitates specific data processing designed for short-term decision-making?

<p>Tactical information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

<p>Qualitative data is descriptive while quantitative data consists of numbers and measurements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a scientist wants to analyze the behavior of a certain animal, what type of data would be most useful?

<p>Qualitative data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context do we typically collect and store data?

<p>Via observation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'data'?

<p>Facts, figures, measurements, and amounts gathered for analysis or reference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is analyzing a dataset that includes measurements like weight and height, what type of data are they working with?

<p>Quantitative data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is more likely to include information like color, texture, or appearance?

<p>Qualitative data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Survey phase in building an information system?

<p>Identifying challenges and issues encountered by the company and existing system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the SDLC focuses on understanding the interconnected details of system components?

<p>Analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What critical aspects should be analyzed during the Analysis phase in building an information system?

<p>Business plans and processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase does the organization provide a design guideline to the IT team?

<p>Design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of the phases involved in building an information system based on the SDLC?

<p>User feedback collection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Implementation phase in the SDLC for building an information system?

<p>Deploying the system for actual use in the organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of software in an Information System?

<p>Interacts with the hardware to provide instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the nature of software in an Information System?

<p>Intangible and non-touchable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the text use to explain data in an Information System?

<p>Data is like a collection of facts and information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is aggregated, indexed, and organized data considered powerful for an organization?

<p>Because it is intangible but useful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of an information system is often overlooked when focusing on technology components?

<p>People involved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an information system, what defines a process?

<p>A series of steps to achieve a goal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT)?

<p>Detecting and responding to physical changes in the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do information systems contribute to organizations?

<p>By providing a consistent and powerful advantage in the business environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sensors embedded in objects?

<p>Detecting and responding to physical changes in the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has technology impacted the role of information systems?

<p>By evolving information systems to become the backbone of organizations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do organizations gain by using their information systems for data-driven decisions?

<p>An edge over those operating with traditional level information systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What parameter is NOT typically measured by sensors in IoT?

<p>Sound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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