16 Questions
What is the definition of information, as provided in the text?
An organized, meaningful, and useful interpretation of data
What characteristics describe valuable information?
Organized, meaningful, and useful
Which component of an IS cannot be controlled by the decision maker?
System Parameter
What is the main function of an Information System?
To help companies solve problems and make decisions
In a probabilistic system, what is the key characteristic of events?
Events are random and unpredictable
Which component of a CBIS involves items like selling price?
System Variable
What is the primary purpose of an information system?
To process raw data into meaningful information
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information, according to the text?
Comprehensive
What distinguishes a system variable from a system parameter?
A system variable can be controlled by the decision maker, while a system parameter cannot.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?
Data
What is the relationship between data and information, according to the text?
Data is transformed into information through an organized and meaningful interpretation.
Which component of an information system is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
Software
In the context of a probabilistic system, which of the following statements is true?
The occurrence of events cannot be perfectly predicted.
What is the primary function of a database in an information system?
To store and manage data in an organized manner
Which component of an information system is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the system's resources?
Operating systems
What is the primary role of people in an information system?
To provide input data and interpret output information
Test your knowledge on the concepts of data, information, and knowledge in the field of Information Systems. Explore the definitions and distinctions between raw data, processed information, and organized knowledge.
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