Principles of Information Systems 15th Edition by Ralph Stair, Mark Perew, Lakeisha Magwood Vance
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Chapter1 -14
Ch 01 Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes, and Structure
1. A well-designed information system includes some form of _____________ to monitor and
control its operation.
a. feedback mechanism
b. data analysis
c. information component
d. software processing
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: A well-designed information system includes some form of feedback mechanism to
monitor and control its operation. This feedback ensures that the system continues to
operate in an effective and efficient manner. Data and software are components of an
information system but by themselves monitor or control an information system.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
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DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
2. The ____________ component of an information system makes the difference between success and failure in
all organizations.
a. procedures
b. people
c. data
d. software
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: People are involved in many aspects of information systems. You can have the right
data, software, hardware, and procedures in place, but without the right people to
build, maintain, interpret, and get the right results from an information system, the
information system will not be successful.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
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