15 Questions
What is the role of a systems analyst at the Operational Level?
Process large amounts of data based on the selected operation
Which system would a systems analyst be primarily involved in at the Knowledge Level?
Group Decision Support System
What does SDLC stand for in the context of system development?
System Development Life Cycle
What do knowledge workers (KWs) primarily do?
Create, use, and disseminate knowledge
Which of the following is NOT a component of a knowledge management system (KMS)?
Raw data
What is the role of the system in information systems (IS)?
Delivering information relevant to an organization
Which activity involves producing useful information according to the text?
Transforming data into useful outputs
What is the key factor that determines the power of information?
How it serves a specific need at a certain time
Which statement best describes the difference between data and information?
Data represents real-world objects, while information is a collection of facts with additional value
Why is managing computer-generated information different from handling manually produced information?
Computer-generated information requires different tools and methods for management
What is the main outcome of turning data into information?
Useful information creation through defining relationships among data
What is feedback in an information system?
Information from the system used to make changes to input or processing activities
Which component of a computer-based information system controls basic computer operations?
Software
What is the function of telecommunications in an information system?
Connect computers and equipment to enable electronic communication
What is a database in the context of an information system?
An organized collection of facts and information
Test your knowledge on the components of an information system and the types of information systems, including manual and computerized systems. Learn about examples such as investment analysts using manual methods and computerized systems monitoring stock indexes.
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