Understanding Information Systems

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What are the components of an information system according to the text?

Inputs, processing mechanisms, outputs, and feedback

What is the key difference between data and information in the context of information systems?

Data is raw facts, while information is processed data

Which characteristic is NOT associated with valuable information in information systems?

Diverse (Contains a variety of unrelated facts)

What does a computer-based information system (CBIS) consist of according to the text?

<p>Hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is NOT considered an output device in a computer-based information system?

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

What is the primary function of system software?

<p>To control basic computer operations like startup, input and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main stages of system development?

<p>Systems testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of procedures in a computer-based information system?

<p>To define strategies, policies, and rules for using the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common type of business information system mentioned?

<p>Inventory management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of globalization on organizations, according to the text?

<p>It leads to increased international trade and cultural exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

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