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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Confidential</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Hardware</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

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