CHAPTER 1 : Self Assessment Test

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CHAPTER 1 : SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST 

1. A(n) information system is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.

The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve the organization’s goals.



2. Numbers, letters, and other characters are represented by c. alphanumeric data.

a.      image data

b.     numeric data

c.      alphanumeric data

d.     symmetric data

3. Knowledge workers are usually professionals in science, engineering, business, and other areas. True or False?
True

Computers and information systems are constantly making it possible for organizations to improve the way they conduct business.

4. A(n) system is a set of elements or components that interact to accomplish a goal.

5. A measure of what is produced divided by what is consumed is known as a. efficiency.

a.      efficiency

b.     effectiveness

c.      performance

d.     productivity

6. A specific objective of a system is called effectiveness. True or False? False.


Knowing the potential impact of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result in a successful personal career and organizations that reach their goals.

7. A(n) computer-based information system (CBIS) consists of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures.


8. Computer programs that govern the operation of a computer system are called c. software.

a.      feedback

b.     feedforward

c.      software

d.     transaction processing systems

9. Payroll and order processing are examples of a computerized management information system. True or False? False.


10. What is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices used to create, store, share, and use the organization’s experience and knowledge?

a.      TPS (transaction processing system)

b.     MIS (management information system)

c.      DSS (decision support system)

d.     KM (knowledge management)

11. Mobile commerce (m-commerce) involves anytime, anywhere commerce that uses wireless communications.

System users, business managers, and information systems professionals must work together to build a successful information system.

12. What defines the problems and opportunities of the existing system?

a.      systems analysis

b.     systems review

c.      systems development

d.     systems design

13. Information systems literacy is a knowledge of how data and information are used by individuals, groups, and organizations.

Information systems must be applied thoughtfully and carefully so that society, business, and industry around the globe can reap their enormous benefits.