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Information Systems Overview Quiz

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@FinestSetting1964

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What percentage of the total grade does the final exam constitute?

50%

60%

40% (correct)

30%

The midterm exam accounts for 30% of the total course grade.

True

Who is the instructor of the BCS class?

Dr. Huynh Vo Trung Dung

What is the email address of the instructor?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Signup and view all the answers

The textbook 'Introduction to Information Systems' is authored by James A. O'Brien and _____

George Marakas Signup and view all the answers

Which software is mentioned as a tool for creating document templates?

MS Word Signup and view all the answers

Match the following software with their primary functions:

MS Access = Database management MS Word = Document creation MS Excel = Data analysis Mail Merge = Automated mailing tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does MS Excel help in according to the course goals?

Decision-making Signup and view all the answers

An information system can only be computerized.

False Signup and view all the answers

A system is a set of interrelated components that work together to achieve a common set of _____

objectives Signup and view all the answers

What do the components of an information system include?

People, hardware, software, data, and networks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Real World of Information Systems

A system is defined as a collection of interconnected elements working together to achieve a common purpose.
Information Systems (IS) are crucial for business administration and management.
IS, information technology (IT), and internet technologies play essential roles in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, managerial decision-making, and collaborative efforts.
Information Systems can be either computerized or non-computerized.
Examples of non-computerized information systems include:
- Smoke signals for communication
- Card catalogs in a library
- Personal belongings like book bags, day planners, notebooks and file folders
- Cash registers
- Paper-based accounting ledgers

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Description

Test your knowledge about the fundamental aspects of Information Systems and their importance in business administration. This quiz covers both computerized and non-computerized systems, highlighting examples and their roles in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the real world of Information Systems.