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Information system
Contributed by: MacKenzie
  • 1. An information system is a coordinated system involving people, technology, processes, and data to collect, process, store, and disseminate information for decision-making and problem-solving. It encompasses hardware, software, networks, databases, and communication technologies to manage and analyze data, facilitate communication, and support organizational operations. Information systems play a crucial role in modern business environments by enabling efficient operations, strategic decision-making, and competitive advantage through the effective management and utilization of data and information.

    What is the role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a company?
A) To handle human resources operations.
B) To conduct financial audits.
C) To manage the sales department.
D) To oversee the organization's information technology strategy.
  • 2. What is the purpose of a Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiative?
A) To redesign and improve business processes.
B) To enhance customer service.
C) To outsource IT operations.
D) To increase employee salaries.
  • 3. What is the purpose of a content management system (CMS)?
A) To transport goods.
B) To build physical structures.
C) To create, manage, and publish digital content.
D) To design clothing.
  • 4. How does a Geographic Information System (GIS) utilize information?
A) By composing music.
B) By writing novels.
C) By analyzing and visualizing spatial data.
D) By producing movies.
  • 5. What is the purpose of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system?
A) To recycle waste materials.
B) To manage interactions with customers and potential customers.
C) To develop video games.
D) To repair electronic devices.
  • 6. What is the purpose of a Supply Chain Management (SCM) system?
A) To manage the flow of goods and services from supplier to customer.
B) To provide legal advice.
C) To produce electricity.
D) To clean windows.
  • 7. What does SCM stand for in the context of supply chain management?
A) Security Compliance Measures.
B) Supply Chain Management.
C) System Compatibility Monitoring.
D) Software Configuration Management.
  • 8. How does a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system help businesses?
A) By constructing buildings.
B) By improving customer engagement and loyalty.
C) By training circus animals.
D) By organizing holiday events.
  • 9. What does CAD stand for in the context of information systems?
A) Cybersecurity Attack Detection.
B) Customer Account Database.
C) Cloud Application Development.
D) Computer-Aided Design.
  • 10. What is the role of a Chief Security Officer (CSO) in an organization?
A) To oversee information security measures and policies.
B) To manage marketing campaigns.
C) To design clothing.
D) To operate heavy machinery.
  • 11. What is the purpose of a Data Warehouse in an information system?
A) To monitor traffic flow.
B) To bake cakes.
C) To take care of pets.
D) To centralize and store large amounts of data for analysis.
  • 12. What is the primary role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a company?
A) To perform financial audits.
B) To lead the technological development and innovation.
C) To paint portraits.
D) To conduct legal investigations.
  • 13. Which component of an information system stores data long-term?
A) Database
B) Monitor
C) CPU
D) RAM
  • 14. Which programming language is commonly used for developing web-based information systems?
A) JavaScript
B) C++
C) Python
D) Java
  • 15. In the context of information systems security, what does the CIA triad stand for?
A) Certified Information Assurance
B) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
C) Computer Information Architecture
D) Cybersecurity Incident Analysis
  • 16. Which type of information system is designed to support operational activities?
A) Enterprise Resource Planning System
B) Management Information System
C) Decision Support System
D) Transaction Processing System
  • 17. What does LAN stand for in the context of information systems?
A) Low-latency Application Network
B) Local Area Network
C) Longitudinal Analysis Network
D) Large Access Node
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