Introduction to Information Systems Lecture 1: Concepts and Importance
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In the context of information systems, what is data?

  • Collection of facts organized and processed in such a way that they have value beyond the individual facts themselves
  • Raw facts (correct)
  • Awareness and understanding of a set of information
  • A set of interrelated elements that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information

What are the characteristics of valuable information in the context of information systems?

  • Verifiable, accurate, relevant, secure (correct)
  • Accessible, complete, reliable, secure
  • Accessible, flexible, simple, economical
  • Simple, economical, flexible, timely

What is the main reason for the expected increase in career opportunities in Information Systems?

  • New and exciting careers developed in IS consulting, training, sales, repair
  • Detailed knowledge of organizations and understanding of how information systems can help achieve goals
  • Key factor of mobile applications (correct)
  • Communication skills and surge in IS budgets

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

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

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with valuable information as described in the text?

<p>Confidential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What scientific term can be used to replace the phrase 'Converting data into useful outputs' as mentioned in the text?

<p>Data Processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) as described in the text?

<p>To collect, manipulate, and process data into information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of valuable information in the context of information systems?

<p>Complex and convoluted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What scientific term can be used to replace the phrase 'Collection of facts organized and processed in such a way that they have value beyond the individual facts themselves' as mentioned in the text?

<p>Information synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of information systems, what is the main purpose of putting a kiosk in a store to connect to an e-commerce website?

<p>To track inventory and record purchases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates data from information in the context of information systems?

<p>Data is unprocessed, while information is processed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary responsibility in information systems that focuses on specific development projects and ongoing maintenance and review?

<p>System development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the activity of gathering and capturing raw data in the context of information systems?

<p>Input (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is typically associated with valuable information in the context of information systems?

<p>Timely (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the expected increase in career opportunities in Information Systems?

<p>Mobile applications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a set of interrelated elements that collect, manipulate, store, disseminate data and information, and provide a corrective reaction to meet an objective?

<p>Information system (IS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term can be used to replace the phrase 'Converting data into useful outputs' as mentioned in the text?

<p>Data manipulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is typically NOT a part of Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS)?

<p>Hardware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Awareness and understanding of a set of information' best describes which concept discussed in the context of information systems?

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

'Activity of gathering and capturing raw data' is best associated with which process discussed in the context of information systems?

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

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with valuable information as described in the text?

<p>Complete (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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