Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 8
Q141:
What is one key feature of an open-loop system?
A. Direct measurement of decisions
B. Indirect measurement of decisions
C. Immediate feedback
D. Closed feedback loops
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 8
Q142:
What type of system is described as having restricted access to information?
A. Open System
B. Closed System
C. Open-loop System
D. Closed-loop System
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 8
Q143:
The purchase system keeps records of which of the following?
A. Customer preferences
B. Material purchase orders
C. Employee details
D. Market trends
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 8
Q144:
An example of a closed-loop system is:
A. A bookstore with no customer feedback
B. A bank measuring interest rates indirectly
C. A department store offering targeted promotions based on purchase history
D. A library with unrestricted access to all
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 8
Q145:
What does efficient processing in an Information System mean?
A. Slow data updates
B. Frequent breakdowns in data flow
C. Quick updates and responses to changes
D. High data redundancy
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 8
Q146:
What do closed-loop systems require for effective performance?
A. Independence from external data
B. An absence of control mechanisms
C. Predefined objectives and a feedback system
D. No comparison of output to objectives
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q147:
What does infrastructure primarily refer to in economics?
A. Software
B. Natural resources
C. Physical infrastructure
D. Network infrastructure
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q148:
Which of the following is a major component of infrastructure in an organization?
A. Transaction Processing System
B. Database
C. Social Network
D. Business Framework
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q149:
Infrastructure in a business organization often depends on interconnected ______ systems.
A. IT
B. Manual
C. Physical
D. Financial
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 9
Q150:
The “blueprint” that provides a conceptual foundation for information infrastructure is called ____.
A. System Design
B. Architecture
C. Database Management
D. Application Software
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q151:
Information architecture in web design focuses on ______.
A. Designing physical systems
B. Organizing shared content
C. Building network hardware
D. Programming languages
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q152:
A system used to record routine transactions like billing customers is called a ______.
A. Decision Support System
B. Executive Support System
C. Transaction Processing System
D. Knowledge System
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q153:
What is a key feature of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?
A. Flexibility
B. Rapid Response
C. Creative Processing
D. High Cost
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q154:
The primary goal of a Management Information System (MIS) is to ______.
A. Build databases
B. Generate reports
C. Replace TPS
D. Manage network connectivity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q155:
What type of MIS report is generated only when a special event occurs?
A. Daily Report
B. Special Report
C. Forecast Report
D. Periodic Report
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q156:
A core task of data processing in a TPS is ______.
A. Report generation
B. Data storage
C. Human decision-making
D. Record destruction
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q157:
What type of architecture maps the information needs within an organization?
A. MIS Architecture
B. System Analysis
C. Information Architecture
D. Network Mapping
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q158:
Which component is essential in ensuring the TPS functions reliably without interruption?
A. High adaptability
B. Backup and Recovery
C. Flexible Processing
D. Extensive User Control
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q159:
In a TPS, the step that involves grouping and analyzing data is called ______.
A. Data Manipulation
B. Data Input
C. Document Preparation
D. Hardware Configuration
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 9
Q160:
Which MIS report type is usually predefined and scheduled at regular intervals?
A. Exception Report
B. Periodic Report
C. Ad-hoc Report
D. Real-Time Report
Correct Answer:
B