Introduction to Information Systems

REVIEW QUESTIONS

RQ1-1   What 10 elements are included in the study of IS?

RQ1-2  Are the terms system and subsystem synonymous? Explain your answer.

RQ1-3 A system must have organization, interrelationships, integration, and central objectives. Why must each of these four components be present in a system?

RQ1-4 What are three logical components of a business process? Define the functions of each. How do the components interact with one another?

RQ1-5  Why is the Information System important to the organization?

RQ1-6  What factors distinguish data from information?

RQ1-7  Refer to Figure 1.5 (page 14). Characterize the horizontal information flows and the vertical information flows.

RQ1-8  What are the qualities of information presented in this chapter? Explain each quality in your own words and give an example of each.

RQ1-9 What three roles can a business professional fill in relation to the IS? Describe them.