Fundamentals of Information Systems Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of an Information System (IS)?

To serve as a communication tool within organizations.

To facilitate planning, control, coordination, analysis, and decision making. (correct)

To only store data without processing it.

To provide entertainment within the workplace.

What is one of the core values outlined for this course?

Quality not quantity in learning. (correct)

Continuous assessment through exams only.

Limit collaboration among students.

Focus exclusively on theoretical knowledge.

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the first week of lectures?

Introduction to Information Systems

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Outline of Information Systems Types

Salesforce Data Modeling (correct)

The Golden Circle model discussed in the context of this course primarily emphasizes which of the following?

Understanding and exploring the ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘how’ of learning. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies is introduced during the course?

Web Server Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a functional unit of business organizations?

Market Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the human resource function within an organization?

To attract and maintain a workforce Signup and view all the answers

In the context of manufacturing, what is the correct order of the three stages of the production process?

Inbound logistics, Production, Outbound logistics Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective emphasizes the role of technology in transforming data for business use?

People-organization-technology perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the finance and accounting function within an organization?

Managing financial assets and records Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary purposes of the human resources process?

Developing the firm's work force Signup and view all the answers

Which business level focuses on producing the product or service?

Operational Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of implementing information systems in business?

Error enhancement Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the systems analysis phase?

Problem analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with the physical design phase of systems design?

Determining input sources Signup and view all the answers

What does reengineering primarily involve in a business context?

Redesigning business processes Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does not typically fall under ethical and social responsibility in information systems?

Maximizing profit margins Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a business process?

A series of interrelated activities to produce a product or service Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course code: DS101
Course name: Fundamental of Information Systems
Credit hours: 2
Lectures: 2
Labs: 2
Tutorials: 2
Total: 4
The course is an introduction to information systems, covering what an IS is, different types, and how businesses use them.
The basic technologies providing the technical foundation for information systems are explored.
Workshops reinforce the concepts learned during lectures.

Lecture Topics

Week 1: Introduction to Information systems
Week 2: Information systems types
Week 3: The Web
Week 4: Web Server
Week 5: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Week 6: Building Information Systems
Week 7: Revision and Discussion
Week 8: Mid Term Exam
Week 9: Introduction To Salesforce
Week 10: Salesforce Data modeling
Week 11: The Entity-Relationship Model
Week 12: Information Systems Analysis and Design
Week 13: Securing Information Systems
Week 14: Revision and Discussion

What is an Information System (IS)?

A set of interrelated components working together to collect, retrieve, process, store, and distribute information.
The purpose is to facilitate planning, control, coordination, analysis, and decision-making in business organizations.
Two perspectives:
- Input-process-output perspective: Environment, Organization, Input, Processing, Output, and Feedback.
- People-organization-technology perspective: Environment, Organizations, People, Technology and Information System.

IS in Business

Business functions, Business processes.
A series of interrelated activities through which work is organized and focused to produce a product or service.
Business Levels
Strategic (long-range planning)
Tactical (co-ordinate & supervise)
Operational (produce product & service)
The order generation and fulfillment process.

Functional Units of Business Organizations

Production, Sales/Marketing, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources
Maximize profit by producing goods and/or services.
Manufacturing and Production Function: inbound logistics, production, outbound logistics.
Sales and Marketing Function: identifying and creating markets, developing and maintaining markets.
Finance and Accounting Function: managing financial assets and maintaining financial records (accounting process).
Human Resources Function: attracting and maintaining an appropriate workforce, attracting workforce, developing workforce, and maintaining workforce.

Computer vs IS Literacy.

Organizational and Individual Behavior skill impacts Information Systems literacy.
Information Technology skills and Analysis and Problem-Solving skills impact Information Systems literacy.

IS Approach to Problem Solving

Systems Analysis (Define and Analyze Problem, Investigate and Understand Problem, Select Best Option).
Systems Design (Design Solution, Implement Solution, Evaluate Results).
Logical and Physical design of systems
Technology, Organizational and People perspectives to problem solving.

Technology Perspective to Problem Solving

Capacity, Hardware, Software, Compatibility, Databases, Telecommunications and Change Management are key elements of the technology perspective.

Organizational Perspective to Problem Solving

Resources, Culture, Management, Turbulence, Bureaucracy, Complexity and Politics

People Perspective to Problem Solving

Ergonomics
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Evaluation and Monitoring
Employee Involvement
Training

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