Chapter 1: Fundamentals Of Information
Systems
Topic 1-Easy
help a person connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with
similar interests and hobbies.
A. Tender portals
B. Social networking sites
C. Archives panels
D. Classified advertisements
ANSWER: B
is a social networking site.
A. LinkedIn
B. Yahoo
C. Bing
D. Baidu
ANSWER: A
Which is an example of a social networking site?
A. Truecaller
B. Google+
C. eBay
D. PayPal
ANSWER: B
is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets,
database management systems, and presentation software.
A. Network literacy
B. Business literacy
,C. Information literacy
D. Computer literacy
ANSWER: D
is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.
A. Information literacy
B. Business ability
C. Business mastery
D. Information retrieval
ANSWER: A
Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?
A. Commercial programs
B. Barcode readers
C. Memory devices
D. Application servers
ANSWER: A
In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to .
A. clearly define the system’s objectives
B. collect data
C. analyze data
D. provided information in a useful
format ANSWER: A
In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s objectives, the
next step is to .
A. provide information in a useful format
B. collect and analyze data
C. use information for decision making
,D. integrate the hardware and software
components ANSWER: B
The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is .
A. collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy
B. providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes
C. clearly defining the system’s objectives
D. integrating hardware and software
components ANSWER: B
In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include .
A. personnel records
B. population statistics
C. economic conditions
D. government agencies
ANSWER: A
In the context of the data component of an information system, external data sources include .
A. transaction data
B. personnel records
C. labor statistics
D. sales records
ANSWER: C
Database management systems .
A. are used to create, organize, and manage databases
B. improve routing and delivery schedules of databases
C. are written for specific database applications
D. include transaction-processing reports for database analysis
, ANSWER: A
is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.
A. Microsoft Access
B. FileMaker Pro
C. Oracle
D. Java
ANSWER: C
The purpose of an information system’s component is generating the most useful type
of information for making decisions.
A. process
B. internal data
C. external data
D. database
ANSWER: A
The four Ms of resources in information systems are .
A. management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring
B. materials, money, modeling, and monitoring
C. manpower, machinery, materials, and money
D. manpower, monitoring, movement, and
modeling ANSWER:c
A provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.
A. manufacturing information system
B. marketing information system
C. logistics information system
D. personnel information system
ANSWER: D
Systems
Topic 1-Easy
help a person connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with
similar interests and hobbies.
A. Tender portals
B. Social networking sites
C. Archives panels
D. Classified advertisements
ANSWER: B
is a social networking site.
A. LinkedIn
B. Yahoo
C. Bing
D. Baidu
ANSWER: A
Which is an example of a social networking site?
A. Truecaller
B. Google+
C. eBay
D. PayPal
ANSWER: B
is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets,
database management systems, and presentation software.
A. Network literacy
B. Business literacy
,C. Information literacy
D. Computer literacy
ANSWER: D
is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.
A. Information literacy
B. Business ability
C. Business mastery
D. Information retrieval
ANSWER: A
Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?
A. Commercial programs
B. Barcode readers
C. Memory devices
D. Application servers
ANSWER: A
In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to .
A. clearly define the system’s objectives
B. collect data
C. analyze data
D. provided information in a useful
format ANSWER: A
In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s objectives, the
next step is to .
A. provide information in a useful format
B. collect and analyze data
C. use information for decision making
,D. integrate the hardware and software
components ANSWER: B
The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is .
A. collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy
B. providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes
C. clearly defining the system’s objectives
D. integrating hardware and software
components ANSWER: B
In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include .
A. personnel records
B. population statistics
C. economic conditions
D. government agencies
ANSWER: A
In the context of the data component of an information system, external data sources include .
A. transaction data
B. personnel records
C. labor statistics
D. sales records
ANSWER: C
Database management systems .
A. are used to create, organize, and manage databases
B. improve routing and delivery schedules of databases
C. are written for specific database applications
D. include transaction-processing reports for database analysis
, ANSWER: A
is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.
A. Microsoft Access
B. FileMaker Pro
C. Oracle
D. Java
ANSWER: C
The purpose of an information system’s component is generating the most useful type
of information for making decisions.
A. process
B. internal data
C. external data
D. database
ANSWER: A
The four Ms of resources in information systems are .
A. management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring
B. materials, money, modeling, and monitoring
C. manpower, machinery, materials, and money
D. manpower, monitoring, movement, and
modeling ANSWER:c
A provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.
A. manufacturing information system
B. marketing information system
C. logistics information system
D. personnel information system
ANSWER: D
