ISCC Chapter 1-6

Which of the following is *not* an element of an Information System?

• Hardware

• Software

• Electricity

• People

Valuable information should be:

• Cheap and easy to get

• Timely, accurate, and relevant

• Verbose and descriptive

• Based on assumptions

What is the main objective of an Information System?

• To store data

• To eliminate paper

• To support decision-making

• To reduce electricity usage

Data becomes information when it is:

• Printed

• Organized and meaningful

• Stored in a database

• Processed by software

An example of system software is:

• Microsoft Word

• Android OS

• PowerPoint

• Adobe Photoshop

Direct users are:

• People who manage others

• People who use IS without knowing

• Skilled users interacting with IS

• Internet service providers

What makes information “cost-effective”?

• It is free to all users

• Its cost is less than the value it provides

• It is open-source

• It uses no electricity

An example of a Transaction Processing System (TPS) is:

• PowerPoint

• Payroll system

• Photoshop

• Google Chrome

Generation Z is known for:

• Avoiding technology

• Being digitally native

• Using landline phones

• Preferring print newspapers

A digital culture emphasizes:

• Avoidance of social media

• Use of outdated tools

• Technology shaping behavior

• Focus on physical communication