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Fundamentals of Information Systems Management Quiz
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of people in an information system?

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

    What type of software allows users to access websites?

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

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

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

    Which software type is primarily used for developing complex calculations?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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