INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 15TH
EDITION BY ROMNEY,
STEINBART, SUMMERS, WOOD
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1.1 Distinguish data from information, discuss the characteristics of useful information,
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and explain how to determine the value of information.
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1) Which of the following statements below shows the contrast between dat
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a and information?
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A) Data is the output of an AIS.
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B) Information is the primary output of an AIS.
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C) Data is more useful in decision making than information.
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D) Data and information are the same.
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Answer: B w w
2) Information is best described as ww ww ww ww
A) raw facts about transactions.
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B) data that has been organized and processed so that it is meaningful to the user.
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C) facts that are useful when processed in a timely manner.
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D) the same thing as data.
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Answer: B w w
3) The value of information can best be determined by
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A) its usefulness to decision makers.
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B) its relevance to decision makers.
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C) the benefits associated with obtaining the information minus the cost of producing it.
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D) the extent to which it optimizes the value chain.
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Answer: C w w
4) An accounting information system (AIS) processes
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C) information; data ww
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s Answer: A
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5) information reduces uncertainty, improves decision makers' ability to ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww
make predictions, or confirms expectations.
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A) Timely
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,B) Reliable
C) Relevant
D) Complete
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6) Information that is free from error or bias and accurately represents the events or a
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ctivities of the organization is
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A) relevant.
B) reliable / Faithful Representation.
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C) verifiable.
D) timely.
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7) Information that does not omit important aspects of the underlying events or ac
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tivities that it measures is
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A) complete.
B) accessible.
C) relevant.
D) timely.
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8) Information is ww ww
when two knowledgeable people independently produce the same information.
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A) verifiable
B) relevant
C) reliable
D) complete
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9) Data must be converted into information to be considered useful and meaningful
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wwfor decision making. There are six characteristics that make information both usef
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ul and meaningful. If information is free from error or bias and accurately represent
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s the events or activities of the organization, it is representative of the characterist
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ic ofww
A) relevancy.
B) timeliness.
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, C) understandability.
D) reliability.
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