Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 6
Q101:
What does CBIS stand for?
A. Computerized Business Information System
B. Computer Based Information System
C. Computer Binary Information System
D. Centralized Business Information System
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 6
Q102:
In a computerized environment, the concept of transformation became ______.
A. easier
B. harder
C. irrelevant
D. obsolete
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 6
Q103:
Which of the following describes a Computer Based Information System (CBIS)?
A. A system using only manual processes
B. A system using computer and telecommunications technology
C. A system that generates reports
D. A system used only for storage
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 6
Q104:
Why have information systems become increasingly important in modern times?
A. Due to lack of data
B. Because of globalization
C. To reduce costs
D. To limit communication
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 6
Q105:
High levels of foreign trade have resulted in the need for ______.
A. manual processes
B. distribution of core functions
C. fewer suppliers
D. centralized systems
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 6
Q106:
Which of the following is a characteristic of emerging digital firms?
A. All business processes are manual
B. Relationships with customers are paper-based
C. All significant processes are digitally enabled
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 6
Q107:
Organizations are moving towards ______ structures.
A. Hierarchical
B. Fixed
C. Set
D. Flatter
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 6
Q108:
The shift from industrial economies to knowledge-and-information-based economies has increased opportunities in ______.
A. Manufacturing and finance
B. Entertainment and leisure
C. Education and healthcare
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 6
Q109:
Emerging global economies require interlinkage for ______.
A. Better management
B. Increased control
C. Smooth coordination
D. Limited interaction
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 6
Q110:
In the context of information systems, what does IT refer to?
A. Information Technology
B. Information Transfer
C. Intelligent Technology
D. Information Theory
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 6
Q111:
Fill in the blank: The introduction of technology changes the ______ of a system.
A. purpose
B. design
C. complexity
D. architecture
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 7
Q112:
What is a system?
A. A group of elements integrated for a common purpose
B. A random collection of components
C. A set of unrelated processes
D. A database of information
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 7
Q113:
Which of the following is NOT a component of a system?
A. Control mechanism
B. Feedback system
C. Raw data
D. Processes
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 7
Q114:
What is the output of a system?
A. The results of computation or analysis
B. The input elements
C. The raw data processed
D. The control mechanisms
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 7
Q115:
In an open-loop system, the information from the system is ______.
A. Used for control purposes
B. Not used for control purposes
C. Automatically generated
D. Monitored continuously
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 7
Q116:
An example of an open-loop system is ______.
A. A budgetary control system
B. A purchase and sales system
C. An automatic report generator
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 7
Q117:
What distinguishes a closed-loop system?
A. The absence of feedback
B. The use of feedback to control output
C. The presence of raw data
D. A random input system
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 7
Q118:
Which of the following describes an open system?
A. A system not connected to its environment
B. A system connected to its environment
C. A system with no input or output
D. A static information system
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 7
Q119:
Closed systems are characterized by ______.
A. The influence of the environment on the system
B. The system's influence on the environment
C. A lack of connection with the environment
D. Continuous feedback from the environment
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 7
Q120:
The main objective of having systems is to achieve ______.
A. High costs
B. Maximum input
C. Expected quality and output
D. Minimal data processing
Correct Answer:
C