Information Systems Functions and Types Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of an Information System (IS) in an organization?

  • To store and distribute information to employees
  • To collect and process data for decision-making and control (correct)
  • To ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
  • To manage the organization's hardware and software

    • Which of the following is NOT a key component of an Information System?

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Data
  • Organizational structure (correct)

    • What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?

  • To facilitate strategic planning
  • To support operational decision-making
  • To process and record routine business transactions (correct)
  • To provide information for management control

    • Which type of Information System is primarily used by middle managers to monitor and control the organization's operations?

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

    What is the primary purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

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

    Which type of Information System is used to manage the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers?

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

    What is the primary difference between computer systems and information systems?

    <p>Computer systems are formal and deterministic, while information systems are influenced by human goals and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information system is primarily used to handle day-to-day business transactions?

    <p>Transactional Processing System (TPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?

    <p>To summarize and report on the company's basic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>To help managers make decisions by analyzing data from various sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an Enterprise System?

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

    What is the primary function of a Transactional Processing System (TPS)?

    <p>To handle day-to-day business transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the multifaceted functions of Information Systems (IS) within organizations?

    <p>Facilitating decision-making processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Information System is primarily focused on recording day-to-day transactions?

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

    What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?

    <p>Supporting middle management with reports and data analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Information System assists decision-makers at the strategic level of an organization?

    <p>Decision Support Systems (DSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the socio-technical view important in the design and implementation of Information Systems?

    <p>To understand the interaction between technology and social systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different types of Information Systems contribute to organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage?

    <p>Through facilitating different functions like strategic planning and decision support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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