10 Questions
What distinguishes information from data?
Data is raw facts, while information has value beyond the facts themselves
What happens if an organization's information is inaccurate or incomplete?
People can make poor decisions, costing significant amounts of money
What is the primary purpose of an information system?
To collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information
What is the main function of an Information System (IS) according to the text?
Collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information
What are the components of a system according to the text?
Inputs, processing mechanisms, outputs, feedback
What is the measure of the extent to which a system attains its goals?
Effectiveness
Which element is NOT part of a Computer-Based Information System (CBIS) as mentioned in the text?
Feedback mechanism
What does the term 'Input' refer to in the context of Information Systems (IS)?
Activity of gathering and capturing raw data
Which component is increasingly being incorporated into products and services according to the text?
Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS)
What does the term 'Feedback' mean in the context of Information Systems (IS) as per the text?
Information from the system used to make changes to input or processing activities
Test your knowledge of the introductory concepts of information systems from the eleventh edition of Principles of Information Systems. Explore the fundamental components, functions, and benefits of information systems in business environments.
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