Information Systems

Question 1

What is an information?

Answer 1

Information refers to data, which has been processed and therefore meaningful and fit for purpose.

Question 2

What is an information system?

Answer 2

Information system is a set of interrelated components working together to collect retrieve process, store and disseminate information for the purpose of facilitating planning, controlling coordination and decision making.

Question 3

what are the components on an information system?

Answer 3

Hardware.
software
data
humans
procedure

Question 4

Define hardware

Answer 4

This is of all types of media used to input, process, manage. distribute and save information in an organization.

Question 5

Define software.

Answer 5

This is the intangible parts of the information system.

Question 6

Mention the two types of software.

Answer 6

System software
Set of programs that help run the computer and coordinates instructions btwn the applications software and computer hardware

application software
contains programs which can help users enable companies to perform business functions.

Question 7

What are the two types of data?

Answer 7

Analog data.
the data transmitted is in a continuous manner.

Digital data line.
data is represented in a binary format.

Question 7

Define data.

Answer 7

This refers to raw information that consists of basic facts and figures.

Question 8

mention four media types.

Answer 8

Statistics
texts.
pictures.
videos.
sound.
animation.

Question 8

Define procedure

Answer 8

These are the commands for combining the components to process information and produce the preferred output.

Question 9

Mentioned the two categories of information system.

Answer 9

Manual information system
Computerized information system.

Question 10

Mention three differences between the manual and computerized information system.

Answer 10

Computerized
Fast.
expensive.
Back up is available.
uses humans and computer

Manual
Slow
Cheap.
Information can easily be lost
uses only humans.

Question 10

Mention the types of information systems.

Answer 10

Transaction processing system office automation system
knowledge work information system.
decision support system
management information system.
Executive support system.

Question 11

Mention three attributes of an information system.

Answer 11

Accuracy.
timely.
clear and understandable.
Relevance.
complete
Simple
Accessible
Reliable
User-friendly
Cost effective

Question 12

Mention the processes for the development and presentation of information.

Answer 12

Create
Collect.
Sort/Organised
Process/Manipulate
Store
Retrieve
Communicate

Question 13

Define manual information system.

Answer 13

It’s a system which is managed by humans with the help of paper and other documents.

Question 14

Define computerized information system

Answer 14

a system which uses computers and other technology to carry out its processes or operations.