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CHAPTER 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST
The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve the organization’s goals.
1. A(n) _________________ is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective. 2. What consists of raw facts, such as an employee number?
a. bytes
b. data
c. information
d. knowledge
Knowing the potential impact of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result in a successful personal career, organizations that reach their goals, and a society with a higher quality of life.
3. A(n) ______________ consists of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures.
4. Computer programs that govern the operation of a computer system are called __________.
a. feedback
b. feedforward
c. software
d. transaction processing system
5. 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. KMS (knowledge management system)
System users, business managers, and information systems professionals must work together to build a successful information system. 6. What involves creating or acquiring the various system components (hardware, software, databases, etc.) defined in the design step, assembling them, and putting the new system into operation?
a. systems implementation
b. systems review
c. systems development
d. systems design
7. ___________________ involves anytime, anywhere commerce that uses wireless communications.
8. _________________ involves contracting with outside professional services to meet specific business needs.
The use of information systems to add value to the organization
can
The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve the organization’s goals.
1. A(n) _________________ is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective. 2. What consists of raw facts, such as an employee number?
a. bytes
b. data
c. information
d. knowledge
Knowing the potential impact of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result in a successful personal career, organizations that reach their goals, and a society with a higher quality of life.
3. A(n) ______________ consists of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures.
4. Computer programs that govern the operation of a computer system are called __________.
a. feedback
b. feedforward
c. software
d. transaction processing system
5. 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. KMS (knowledge management system)
System users, business managers, and information systems professionals must work together to build a successful information system. 6. What involves creating or acquiring the various system components (hardware, software, databases, etc.) defined in the design step, assembling them, and putting the new system into operation?
a. systems implementation
b. systems review
c. systems development
d. systems design
7. ___________________ involves anytime, anywhere commerce that uses wireless communications.
8. _________________ involves contracting with outside professional services to meet specific business needs.
The use of information systems to add value to the organization
can