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What is the definition of information, as provided in the text?
What is the definition of information, as provided in the text?
- An organized, meaningful, and useful interpretation of data (correct)
- A random collection of data
- An unstructured set of numbers and figures
- A chaotic representation of facts
What characteristics describe valuable information?
What characteristics describe valuable information?
- Organized, meaningful, and useful (correct)
- Complex and incoherent
- Random and confusing
- Disorganized and irrelevant
Which component of an IS cannot be controlled by the decision maker?
Which component of an IS cannot be controlled by the decision maker?
- System Parameter (correct)
- Hardware
- Software
- System Variable
What is the main function of an Information System?
What is the main function of an Information System?
In a probabilistic system, what is the key characteristic of events?
In a probabilistic system, what is the key characteristic of events?
Which component of a CBIS involves items like selling price?
Which component of a CBIS involves items like selling price?
What is the primary purpose of an information system?
What is the primary purpose of an information system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information, according to the text?
What distinguishes a system variable from a system parameter?
What distinguishes a system variable from a system parameter?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?
What is the relationship between data and information, according to the text?
What is the relationship between data and information, according to the text?
Which component of an information system is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
Which component of an information system is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
In the context of a probabilistic system, which of the following statements is true?
In the context of a probabilistic system, which of the following statements is true?
What is the primary function of a database in an information system?
What is the primary function of a database in an information system?
Which component of an information system is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the system's resources?
Which component of an information system is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the system's resources?
What is the primary role of people in an information system?
What is the primary role of people in an information system?
