Information System Roles in Organizations Quiz
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What is the primary role of an information system in an organization?

  • To store and organize company data
  • To make investment decisions
  • To provide entertainment for employees
  • To automate manual business processes (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a key element of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Database
  • Accounting procedures (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a procedure in a computer-based information system?

  • To provide entertainment for users
  • To define the steps to follow to achieve a specific end result (correct)
  • To store and organize company data
  • To make investment decisions

    • Which of the following is an example of a manual-based information system (MBIS)?

    <p>Investment analysts manually drawing charts and trend lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of a computer-based information system (CBIS) is considered the most important?

    <p>People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the communication and network elements in a computer-based information system (CBIS)?

    <p>To enable the electronic transmission of signals for communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an information system in an organization?

    <p>To support decision-making and achieve organizational goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of Information Communication Technology (ICT)?

    <p>It is used to create and distribute information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a manual-based information system and a computer-based information system?

    <p>Manual-based systems use paper-based records, while computer-based systems use electronic records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key function of an information system in an organization?

    <p>To support decision-making and problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of valuable information in an organization?

    <p>It helps decision-makers achieve the organization's goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Scripting languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system?

    <p>To integrate and automate business processes across different departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a subsystem of an information system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a systems analyst in the process of developing a customized computer-based information system?

    <p>Analyzing business requirements and designing solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of information system discussed in the course?

    <p>Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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