EDBM MIS Quiz 1

What is the definition of an Information System?

• A set of components that manipulate data only

• A set of components that only provide feedback

• A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information

• A set of unrelated components that collect and disseminate data

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is valuable, while information is not

• Data is raw facts, while information is organized facts with value

• Data is organized facts, while information is raw facts

• Data is used for processing, while information is used for storage

What is the main purpose of feedback in an Information System?

• To collect raw data

• To manipulate information

• To store data

• To provide a corrective reaction to meet an objective

What is the importance of accurate and complete information in an organization?

• It is only useful for feedback

• It can lead to poor decision-making and significant financial losses

• It helps in reducing costs only

• It is not important for decision-making

What are the components of a system?

• Inputs, Outputs, Storage, Feedback

• Inputs, Processing, Outputs, Storage

• Inputs, Processing mechanisms, Outputs, Feedback

• Inputs, Outputs, Processing, Storage

What is the measure of what is produced divided by what is consumed in a system?

• Efficiency

• Feedback mechanism

• Effectiveness

• Performance standard

What does Input refer to in an Information System?

• Converting data into useful outputs

• Gathering and capturing raw data

• Production of useful information

• Information used to make changes to input activities

What is the purpose of a Database in a Computer-Based Information System?

• To perform input activities

• To organize collection of facts and information

• To provide feedback

• To connect computers and equipment

What is the Internet primarily used for in Computer-Based Information Systems?

• To exchange information between interconnected networks

• To connect computers and equipment

• To create internal networks

• To store data

What is the most important element in most computer-based information systems?

• Procedures

• People

• Software

• Hardware