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Introduction to Information Systems Lecture 6 Quiz

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What is the goal of an information system?

To build and use telecommunications networks

To enable managers to make better decisions by providing quality information (correct)

To collect and process data

To store information in a human-readable format

What does 'data' refer to in the context of an information system?

Combinations of hardware and software

Facts used to generate valuable knowledge (correct)

Hardware and machinery

Information stored in a human-readable format

What is the role of 'hardware' in an information system?

To encompass the computer and its supporting equipment (correct)

To store data in a human-readable format

To enable decision making in an organization

To build and use telecommunications networks

How are information systems defined?

As networks of hardware and software used to collect, filter, process, create, and distribute data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an information system?

To process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making Signup and view all the answers

What are information systems?

Combinations of hardware and software used to collect and distribute data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an information system?

To enable managers to make better decisions by providing quality information Signup and view all the answers

How is data stored in pre-computer information systems?

In a human-readable format Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hardware' refer to in the context of information systems?

Equipment and machinery, including computers and their supporting devices Signup and view all the answers

What do information systems aim to support within an organization?

Decision making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization Signup and view all the answers