Information Systems Basics Quiz

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What is the definition of an information system according to the text?

  • A set of components that processes data into meaningful information and supports decision making (correct)
  • A system that collects raw facts and stores the output
  • An electronic device that accepts data and produces results
  • A device that processes data into meaningful information and stores the data

What is the difference between data and information based on the text?

  • Data is processed to convey meaningful information, while information is not
  • Data supports decision making, while information does not
  • Data convey inherent meaning, while information does not
  • Data are raw facts that do not convey any inherent meaning, while information conveys meaningful information (correct)

What is the primary function of a computer according to the text?

  • Collecting raw facts and conveying meaningful information
  • Storing output and processing data into information
  • Accepting data and producing results (correct)
  • Processing data into meaningful information and supporting decision making

What do information systems do with collected data?

<p>Process data into meaningful information and store the output (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines raw facts that do not convey any inherent meaning according to the text?

<p>Data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer?

<p>Processing data into information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to raw facts that do not convey any inherent meaning?

<p>Data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines processed data that conveys meaningful information?

<p>Information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT a part of an information system?

<p>Selling products online (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key functions of an information system?

<p>Supporting decision making with valuable data and information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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