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In the context of information systems, what distinguishes data from information?
In the context of information systems, what distinguishes data from information?
- Data is any form of recorded knowledge
- Information is unstructured data
- Information is facts and figures in context (correct)
- Data is processed information
What is the primary reason for studying and understanding information systems?
What is the primary reason for studying and understanding information systems?
- To decrease the efficiency of processes
- To confuse employees with irrelevant data
- To improve decision-making (correct)
- To increase organizational complexity
What does the value of data depend on, according to the text?
What does the value of data depend on, according to the text?
- The characteristics used to evaluate it (correct)
- The font type used to display it
- The number of bytes it occupies
- Its physical weight
Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?
What is the goal of the systems development process?
What is the goal of the systems development process?
What is the key difference between data and information?
What is the key difference between data and information?
Why is accurate and complete information crucial for organizations?
Why is accurate and complete information crucial for organizations?
What is the main factor determining the value of information in an organization?
What is the main factor determining the value of information in an organization?
What components make up a system according to the text?
What components make up a system according to the text?
How is efficiency defined in the context of system performance?
How is efficiency defined in the context of system performance?
What does effectiveness measure in terms of system performance?
What does effectiveness measure in terms of system performance?
What are the four main activities of an Information System?
What are the four main activities of an Information System?
Which activity involves converting data into useful outputs in an Information System?
Which activity involves converting data into useful outputs in an Information System?
What is the most important element in most computer-based information systems?
What is the most important element in most computer-based information systems?
Which component of an Information System includes computer equipment used for input, processing, and output?
Which component of an Information System includes computer equipment used for input, processing, and output?
What type of network allows people within an organization to exchange information and work on projects?
What type of network allows people within an organization to exchange information and work on projects?
Which specialized system helps create, store, share, and use an organization's knowledge and experience?
Which specialized system helps create, store, share, and use an organization's knowledge and experience?
What does a Decision Support System aim to facilitate?
What does a Decision Support System aim to facilitate?
What is the purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?
What is the purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?
What type of system manages the vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization?
What type of system manages the vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization?
What does Systems Development entail?
What does Systems Development entail?
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