Fundamentals of Information Systems Management Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?

  • Data
  • Processes
  • People
  • Materials (correct)

What is the primary function of information technology in business organizations?

  • Facilitating decision making (correct)
  • Storing data
  • Processing materials
  • Retrieving data

In the context of information systems, what do networks refer to?

  • Employees and users
  • Hardware components like servers and computers
  • Client and server applications
  • Physical and logical connection tools and protocols (correct)

Which of the following is NOT part of the 4H2MSI framework for Information Systems Management?

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

What is the role of people in an information system?

<p>Using and managing data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of IT in business organizations according to the text?

<p>Facilitating planning and control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software allows users to access websites?

<p>Application Software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software type provides a grid workspace for users to enter numbers, text, and formulas?

<p>Application Software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used for creating, editing, and saving documents?

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

Which software type is primarily used for developing complex calculations?

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

What software category involves a system of files or tables connected using keys for data storage?

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

Which type of software allows users to present information using slide decks?

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

What is the main purpose of raw input in an information system?

<p>To collect sensory input from the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes raw facts in the context of data processing?

<p>Unprocessed, fundamental data points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes processed data from raw facts in an information system?

<p>Processed data includes metadata associated with images (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of data processing, what does knowledge refer to?

<p>Understanding trends in sensor data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do bits and bytes play in the definition of data?

<p>Serving as symbols to convey information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category do statistics fall under in the concept of data processing?

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

What is the main goal of optimizing resources in the context of information systems management?

<p>Achieving the desired goal efficiently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data do processes generate according to the text?

<p>Names and addresses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major capability of information systems involves storing huge amounts of information in a small space?

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

What does capturing and storing data during processes help to provide?

<p>'Real-time' feedback (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which capability of information systems allows quick and inexpensive access to vast amounts of information worldwide?

<p>Storing information in an easy-to-access space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of interpreting vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently in information systems?

<p>To enable informed decisions based on data analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some negative social consequences of information systems on individuals?

<p>Lengthening of work-day and health risks like RSI and CTS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are included in the stakeholders related to information systems?

<p>Users, operators, service providers, data maintainers, network supporters, and software designers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a business process defined as?

<p>A set of interrelated activities that create a product or service of value to the organization, partners, or customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can heavy automation and AI-powered systems impact jobs?

<p>Make some jobs redundant and necessitate redeployment of workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some health risks associated with Information Systems according to the text?

<p>RSI, CTS, and CVS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does internet use impact work boundaries according to the text?

<p>Lengthens the work-day and infringes on family and personal time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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