Introduction to Information Systems: Data, Information, Knowledge
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What is the primary goal of a probabilistic system?

  • To perfectly predict the occurrence of events
  • To control all system variables and parameters
  • To process data and produce information for decision-making
  • To measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the system (correct)

Which of the following is considered a system parameter?

  • Selling price
  • Raw material costs (correct)
  • Operating system
  • Database

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Computer-Based Information System (CBIS)?

  • Databases
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Accounting (correct)

Which of the following best describes the relationship between data and information?

<p>Data is the raw, unorganized material, while information is the organized, meaningful, and useful interpretation of that data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an information system?

<p>Accounting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an information system?

<p>To process data and produce information for decision-making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of valuable information?

<p>Organized, meaningful, and useful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?

<p>Telecommunications/Networks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a system variable and a system parameter?

<p>System variables are controllable, while system parameters are not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of transforming data into information?

<p>To help companies solve problems and make decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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