ValEd Prelim Exam 2023

What does an Information System (IS) typically consist of?

• Only data collection

• Data input and processing

• Data processing and output

• Data output and feedback

Why are information systems considered indispensable for business organizations?

• To create new products

• To meet the information needs of employees

• To eliminate competition

• To reduce costs

How can information systems benefit businesses?

• By reducing the need for decision-making

• By limiting organizational performance

• By decreasing profitability

• By improving decision-making and enhancing performance

What competitive advantage can information systems provide to organizations?

• Short-term benefits

• Long-term benefits

• No advantage

• Reducing profitability

How do information systems impact work processes?

• They have no effect on work processes

• They hinder work integration

• They improve work integration

• They increase competition

What is the primary function of an Information System in a business context?

• To provide feedback

• To acquire data

• To manipulate data

• To create market shares

What does IS stand for in the context of Information Systems?

• Internet Service

• Information Service

• Integrated System

• Information System

How can information systems provide a competitive advantage?

• By reducing long-term benefits

• By limiting decision-making

• By improving work processes

• By complicating integration

In what way do information systems facilitate the acquisition, transformation, and distribution of information?

• They do not facilitate these processes.

• They make the processes slower.

• They make the processes more efficient.

• hey make the processes more expensive.

What is the impact of Information Systems on integration in organizations?

• They hinder integration.

• They have no impact on integration.

• They improve integration.

• They reduce competition.