20 Questions
What is an information system?
A collection of people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet working together to provide information
Which of the following is NOT part of an information system?
Operating systems
What is the main purpose of an information system in an organization?
To provide essential information for running the organization
What is the role of people in an information system?
Using and supporting information systems
Which part of an information system are personal computers primarily concerned with?
People
What do procedures refer to in an information system?
The rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data
What is the functional view of an organization?
A view that describes each function that the organization performs
What is the distinction between data workers and knowledge workers?
Data workers focus on handling raw data while knowledge workers focus on analyzing and using information.
What is the purpose of a decision support system in an organization?
To assist knowledge workers in analyzing and making decisions based on data.
How do competent end users contribute to an organization's effective use of information systems?
By understanding how information flows within the organization.
What is the purpose of software in the context of computer systems?
To convert data into information
What is the term used to describe the processed, meaningful form of raw facts?
Information
Which of the following is an example of processed data?
Weekly payroll calculations
What are smartphones, tablets, keyboards, and other devices collectively referred to as?
Hardware
In the context of information systems, what does the term 'data' refer to?
Raw, unprocessed facts
What is the main function of the Internet in an information system?
Provide a way to connect to other people and computers
Which area of an organization uses information systems to record sales and assist in decision-making?
Marketing
Which level of management has different information needs in an organization?
Top, Middle, and Supervisors
What is the term used to define the equipment that processes data to create information?
Hardware
What is the purpose of management levels in an organization?
Different information needs
Test your knowledge of information systems, organizational functions, management levels, and information flow within an organization. This quiz covers topics related to computer-based information systems as well.
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