Information Systems and Archiving Methods Quiz
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What is the primary function of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

  • Detect problems and exceptions
  • Communicate information to other subsystems
  • Help managers make decisions
  • Perform and record daily routine transactions (correct)

    • Which type of Information System helps managers make decisions that are unique and rapidly changing?

  • Executive Support Systems (ESS)
  • Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
  • Decision-support systems (DSS) (correct)
  • Management Information System (MIS)

    • What is the function of an Executive Support System (ESS) within an organization?

  • Detect problems and anticipate surprises for managers (correct)
  • Store and process company information
  • Perform daily routine transactions
  • Help with decision-making at the operational level

    • Which type of system stores information, processes it, and communicates it to other subsystems within a company?

    <p>Management Information System (MIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Decision-support system (DSS)?

    <p>Help managers with unique decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system serves the operational level of an organization by performing and recording routine transactions?

    <p>Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind the need for Business Intelligence (BI) systems?

    <p>To answer the questions of decision-makers efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>A system that provides tools for decision-makers to analyze and model data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of Data Warehousing in the context of Business Intelligence?

    <p>It enhances data traceability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process in Business Intelligence focuses on Extracting, Transforming, and Loading data into a data warehouse?

    <p>ETL Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Decision making process, what is a 'Decision' defined as?

    <p>A purposely chosen action from a set of alternatives to meet objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Operational Systems in the context of Business Intelligence?

    <p>To answer specific questions of decision-makers efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an Information System (IS)?

    <p>To process and store information for decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of an Information System (IS) in an organization?

    <p>Disseminates information for decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of an Information System (IS), what does ETL stand for?

    <p>Extract, Transfer, Load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an Information System in the context of decision making?

    <p>Support data collection and distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not part of an Information System according to the text?

    <p>Customer relationship management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes OLAP from OLTP in BI system architecture?

    <p>OLAP supports decision making with complex queries while OLTP manages day-to-day transactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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