IFSM 201 Quiz 5 - If the definition of an IS is the medium for recording and storing

University of Maryland IFSM 201 Quiz 5

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Question 1 

(True/False). If the definition of an IS is the medium for recording and storing data, and disseminating information, this would be an IS from a functional perspective.

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Question 2 

Which of the following statements best describes an information system?

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An information system is a process of planning, scheduling, and controlling activities of a business.

An information system consists of the hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work together to produce quality information.

An information system is the collection and summarizing of data and information. Wrong Answer

An information system is a set of activities used to build hardware and software.

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Question 3 

There are 5 components of a computer-based IS. They are:

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Input devices, software, data, network, and people.

Hardware, operating software, network connections, people, and data.

Hardware, software, data, , network and IS specialists.

Hardware, software, data, network, and people

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Question 4

(True/False). A transaction processing system is a type of tactical system.

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False

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Question 5

(True/False). A management information system is a type of tactical system.

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False

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Question 6

A decision support information system is which type of system?

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Operational

Tactical (Wrong Answer)

Strategic

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Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a tactical information system?

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TPS

MIS

DSS

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Question 8

(True/False). An operations support system is a type of tactical information system.

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False

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Question 9

(True/False). Every general purpose computer, regardless of type, requires an application package that supports business functions.

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False

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Question 10

What is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?

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A)

Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software

B)

Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user

C)

Evaluating application packages that support the user's needs

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Question 11 

Which type of information system would most likely be used to implement a dashboard or scorecard?

Question 11 options:

TPS

MIS

DSS

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