Data vs Information
What is the main difference between data and information?
a) Data = meaningful, Information = raw facts
b) Data = raw facts, Information = processed, meaningful
c) Data = pictures, Information = text
d) Data = storage, Information = hardware
b) Data = raw facts, Information = processed, meaningful
IoT stands for:
a) Internet of Technology
b) Internet of Things
c) Information of Technology
d) Intelligent Online Tools
b) Internet of Things
What is the first stage in the problem-solving approach?
a) Implementation
b) Solution Design
c) Problem Identification
d) Evaluation
c) Problem Identification
Which is a business driver for using IS?
a) Operational excellence
b) High salaries
c) Employee holidays
d) Office design
a) Operational excellence
Which profession uses IS for transactions & financial data?
a) Marketing
b) Accounting
c) Operations
d) IT
b) Accounting
200: Which example shows how data becomes information?
a) “50 sales” → “50 sales today vs 30 yesterday”
b) “50 chairs” → “50 chairs in stock”
c) “50 items” → “items stored in warehouse”
d) “50 people” → “people working in HR”
a) “50 sales” → “50 sales today vs 30 yesterday”
Which is an IoT device?
a) Smartwatch
b) DVD Player
c) Old landline phone
d) Printer without WiFi
a) Smartwatch
In Stage 2, what is created?
a) Problem list
b) Solution design
c) Cost report
d) Implementation plan
b) Solution design
Which driver focuses on new products/models?
a) Customer intimacy
b) New Products & Business Models
c) Survival
d) ESG
b) New Products & Business Models
Who ensures IS investments meet corporate goals?
a) HR Manager
b) Financial Manager
c) Accountant
d) IT Technician
b) Financial Manager
What are the four functions of an information system?
a) Design, Test, Implement, Maintain
b) Input, Processing, Output, Feedback
c) Collect, Distribute, Analyze, Report
d) Hardware, Software, Data, People
b) Input, Processing, Output, Feedback
What are the 3 Vs of Big Data?
a) Volume, Variety, Validation
b) Velocity, Visualization, Value
c) Volume, Velocity, Variety
d) Variables, Value, Virtualization
c) Volume, Velocity, Variety
Which factor matters in Stage 3 evaluation?
a) Feasibility
b) Weather
c) Color of software
d) Customer names
a) Feasibility
Which driver improves supplier/customer relationships?
a) Competitive advantage
b) Operational excellence
c) Customer & Supplier Intimacy
d) Survival
c) Customer & Supplier Intimacy
Which field changed most due to digital ads?
a) Finance
b) Marketing
c) Accounting
d) Operations
b) Marketing
Which IS function turns raw input into useful form?
a) Input
b) Processing
c) Output
d) Feedback
b) Processing
Cloud computing lets businesses store data on:
a) Local computers
b) Remote servers/data centers
c) Hard disks
d) USB devices
b) Remote servers/data centers
Role of change management in implementation?
a) To train only IT staff
b) To encourage employees to adapt
c) To replace old computers
d) To reduce costs only
b) To encourage employees to adapt
Which driver helps firms stay ahead of rivals?
a) Competitive Advantage
b) ESG Leadership
c) Customer Intimacy
d) Survival
a) Competitive Advantage
Operations managers mainly use IS for:
a) HR policies
b) Customer chats
c) Resource coordination
d) Digital marketing
c) Resource coordination
Why is feedback important in an information system?
a) To collect raw data
b) To calculate sales
c) To correct and improve processes
d) To store data permanently
c) To correct and improve processes
Blockchain is best described as:
a) Centralized data storage
b) Secure, distributed ledger
c) Temporary memory
d) Business process software
b) Secure, distributed ledger
A customer complaint caused by poor training and outdated IS fits which stage?
a) Stage 1 – Problem Identification
b) Stage 2 – Design
c) Stage 3 – Evaluation
d) Stage 4 – Implementation
a) Stage 1 – Problem Identification
ESG Leadership means:
a) Environmental, Social, Governance
b) Energy, Systems, Growth
c) Economy, Suppliers, Groups
d) Engineering, Science, Government
a) Environmental, Social, Governance
Why is IS a fast-changing career?
a) Technology evolves quickly
b) Employees change jobs
c) Managers retire often
d) Firms expand locations
a) Technology evolves quickly