Easy
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Remember
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
40. The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.
a.
cache
b.
kernel
c.
data
d.
process
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Correct. Data consists of raw facts and by itself is difficult to use for making decisions. Information-the output of an information system-consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component and are therefore more useful to the management information system user. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Discuss the differences between data and information.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
41. In the context of the major components of an information system, which is a difference between information and data?
a.
Unlike data, information is considered the input to an information system.
b.
Unlike data, information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms.
c.
Unlike data, information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.
d.
Unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Correct. Unlike data, information-the output of an information system-consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component and are therefore more useful to the management information system user. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
Discuss the differences between data and information.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Analyze
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
42. Which is essential for information to be useful?
a.
Relevance
b.
Summarization
c.
Language independence
d.
Data variability
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. To be useful, information must have the following qualities: timeliness, integration with other data and information, consistency and accuracy, and relevance. If information lacks any of these qualities, the results are incorrect decisions, misallocation of resources, and overlooked windows of opportunity. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Discuss the differences between data and information.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
43. To be useful, information systems should _____.
a.
use command line user interfaces