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Introduction to Information System Lecture 1 Quiz

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What is the main aim of a system?

To organize components
To process outputs
To produce an output useful for its user (correct)
To collect information

Which element of a system involves the actual transformation of input into output?

Inputs
Outputs
Control
Processor(s) (correct)

What are inputs in a system?

The operational component of a system
The outcome of processing
The element that guides the system
The information that enters into the system for processing (correct)

What is the control element in a system responsible for?

Guiding the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the processor in a system responsible for?

Transforming input into output (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the decision making subsystem in a computer system?

Controlling the pattern of activities governing input, processing, and output (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the environment determine for a system?

How the system must function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a system consist of?

Elements or components organized for a common purpose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of boundaries in a system?

To identify its components, processes, and interrelationships (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interconnectivity and interdependence in a system?

To achieve a predefined objective (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does organization imply in the context of properties of a system?

Structure and order to achieve predetermined objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the environment for an organization?

It provides external elements that strike on the system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an indicator of current performance rates in a system?

To provide information for action based on negative feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

What controls the behavior of a computer system?

Operating System and software (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements that provide constraints affecting the actual performance of a business?

Vendors and competitors in the organization environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the structure and behavior of a system be designed to achieve?

A predefined objective (D) Signup and view all the answers

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