Information Systems Quiz

What does MIS stand for?

• Marketing Information System

• Management Information System

• Material Inventory System

• Machine Integration System

Which of the following is NOT a component of an information system?

• Hardware

• Software

• Telepathy

• Networks

Which of these best defines “data”?

• A set of organized information

• Raw facts and figures

• Processed data used for decision-making

• A system that stores information

A system that interfaces with other systems is called a:

• Closed System

• Open System

• Standalone System

• Private System

Which of these describes a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

• Supports routine business operations

• Used by top executives for strategy

• Only handles financial data

• Manages external business relationships

What is the primary goal of an MIS?

• Entertainment

• Data analysis and decision support

• Manual transaction recording

• Replacing human managers

A POS (Point-of-Sale) system is an example of which type of system?

• Executive Support System

• Decision Support System

• Transaction Processing System

• Expert System

Which software is commonly used for database management?

• Photoshop

• SQL Server

• AutoCAD

• PowerPoint

Which component of an MIS handles data processing and storage?

• Networks

• Software

• Hardware

• Databases

Which type of system helps managers make semi-structured decisions?

• Executive Support System

• Decision Support System

• Office Automation System

• Transaction Processing System