Information System Overview

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What are the five key components of an information system?

Hardware, software, data, networks, and telecommunications
Hardware, software, data, processes, and people (correct)
Hardware, software, data, processes, and stakeholders
Hardware, software, data, networks, and stakeholders

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardware?

Networks
Software applications (correct)
Servers
Mobile devices

What type of software manages the hardware components?

Data management software
Application software
System software (correct)
Business process software

What is the primary purpose of an information system?

To support day-to-day operations and decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the users of an information system?

Management and users (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a function of an information system?

Developing new software applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the data component in an information system?

To collect and store data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of IT infrastructure?

Telecommunications equipment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of programs in an Information System?

To control hardware and produce desired results (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stakeholders interacts with an Information System?

Both technical and non-technical people (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an effective Information System in an organization?

To improve planning and decision-making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the raw material that an Information System transforms into useful information?

Data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of an Information System in terms of data management?

To enable quick access to accurate information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hardware in an Information System?

To process and store data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an Information System in an organization?

To improve planning and decision-making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of an effective Information System in an organization?

To improve planning and decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Device drivers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the stakeholders in an information system?

Management group, users, and IT staff members (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does an information system store data?

In various tables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What represents the building blocks of an information system?

Processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?

Paper documents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do utility programs handle in an information system?

Data backup and disk management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Microsoft Office (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do IT staff members perform in an information system?

Develop and support the system (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Information Systems (IS)

An information system is a set of related components that produces specific results.
It is an arrangement of people, data, processes, communications, and information technology that interact to support and improve day-to-day operations in a business.

Components of an Information System

There are five key components: hardware, software, data, processes, and people.
Hardware consists of everything in the physical layer of the information system, including servers, workstations, networks, telecommunications equipment, mobile devices, scanners, and digital capture devices.

Hardware and Software

Software refers to the programs that control the hardware and produce the desired information or results.
Software consists of system software and application software.
System software manages the hardware components, including the operating system, security software, device drivers, and utility programs.
Application software consists of programs that support day-to-day business functions and provide users with the information they require.

People and Data

People who will interact and use the system include technical and non-technical people, stakeholders, users, management groups, and IT staff members.
Data is the raw material that an information system transforms into useful information.
An information system can store data in various locations, called tables, which can be linked to extract specific information.

Processes and Importance of Information Systems

Processes/Procedures describe the tasks and business functions that users, managers, and IT staff members perform to achieve specific results.
Information systems are important for businesses to make information accurate and accessible, to support better planning and decision-making, and to achieve desired results.