REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANMGA DEL SUR

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
TIGBAO CAMPUS

ACT 05
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

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TEST I – MULTIPLE CHOICE: ENCIRCLE THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER.

____________1. What is the main function of an Information System in an organization?

a) Store and retrieve information c) Automate office tasks
b) Perform financial transactions d) Manage employee payroll

____________2. Which of the following is NOT a type of Information System?

a) Transaction Processing System (TPS) c) Data Processing System (DPS)
b) Expert System (ES) d) Management Information System (MIS)

____________3. Which technology allows devices to communicate over the internet without human
intervention?
a) Cloud computing c) Internet of Things (IoT)
b) Artificial Intelligence d) Blockchain

____________4. Which of the following is an example of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

a) Sales management system c) Inventory tracking system
b) Bank loan management system d) Hotel reservation system

____________5. What is the main advantage of Cloud Computing?

a) Increases hardware cost c) Provides remote data storage and access
b) Centralizes all business operations d) Enhances data privacy
____________6. Which of the following technologies is commonly used to analyze large amounts of
unstructured data?
a) Big Data c) Transaction Processing Systems
b) Virtual Reality d) Knowledge Management Systems

____________7. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Digital Economy?

a) Physical office locations c) Hyperconnectivity and reliance on the internet
b) Focus on traditional manufacturing d) Limited global reach

____________8. Which of the following is an example of an Expert System (ES)?

a) Human resource management system c) Office automation system
b) Cancer detection support tool d) Inventory management system

____________9. Which system collects, processes, and stores data from business transactions?
a) Expert System c) Transaction Processing System
b) Management Information System d) Decision Support System

____________10. What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in business?

a) Automate manual processes c) Store and process data
b) Improve customer service and decision-making d) Enhance physical security
systems

____________11. Which of the following is a type of system used to automate office tasks like email
handling and scheduling?
a) Decision Support System c) Knowledge Management System
b) Office Automation System d) Transaction Processing System

____________12. What challenge does Big Data Management primarily address?

a) Storing small amounts of structured data c) Protecting data from cyber-
attacks
b) Managing large volumes of complex data d) Enhancing physical product
sales

____________13. Which of the following is a feature of Virtual Reality (VR)?

a. Allows users to interact with digital environments in real time
b. Collects and analyzes consumer data
c. Enhances website accessibility for mobile users
d. Predicts future trends based on historical data
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____________14. What is the key benefit of using Mobile Payment Solutions in e-commerce?
a) Secure data storage c) Increases customer data analysis
 b) Faster and user-friendly checkout process d) Enhances global reach

____________15. Which of the following is a managerial challenge related to Information Technology?

a) Enhancing communication between employees c) Increasing employee productivity
b) Data protection and cybersecurity threats d) Simplifying customer service
operations

TEST II – IDENTIFICATION: WRITE YOUR ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED.

_____________________________1. Define what an Information System is in an organization.

_____________________________2. Which system is responsible for automating scheduling, project
tracking, and email handling?
_____________________________3. What technology allows machines and software to think, learn, and act
independently based on real-time data?
_____________________________4. What is the term used to describe data that is too large or complex to
be processed using traditional methods?
_____________________________5. Which type of Information System is used to assist in decision-making
by gathering and analyzing relevant information?
_____________________________6. What system takes raw data from Transaction Processing Systems
(TPS) and converts it into meaningful reports for management?
_____________________________7. Which system uses AI to simulate expert decision-making and problem-
solving processes?
_____________________________8. Which emerging technology allows for virtual simulations used for
training, such as flight simulations for pilots?
_____________________________9. What is the concept that involves connecting everyday objects to the
internet, allowing them to send and receive data?
_____________________________10. What type of Information System is typically used for managing
business transactions like reservations, payments, or inventory counts?
_____________________________11. What technology has revolutionized e-commerce by allowing secure
and transparent transactions without the need for intermediaries?
_____________________________12. What system is designed to organize and share knowledge within an
organization to improve innovation and efficiency?
_____________________________13. Which cloud computing feature allows businesses to access data and
applications remotely, enabling flexibility for employees?
_____________________________14. What business pressure involves the need for companies to keep up
with advancements in technology and adopt new tools and systems?
_____________________________15. What term describes the process of transforming business models and
operations through the integration of digital technologies?

TEST III-ENUMERATION: ENUMERATE THE FOLLOWING.

 Enumerate the major technological trends in Information Technology. (8)

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 Name the different types of Information Systems. (6)
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 List the main managerial challenges related to Information Technology. (5)

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ANSWER KEY:
TEST 1
1. a) Store and retrieve information
2. c) Data Processing System (DPS)
3. c) Internet of Things (IoT)
4. b) Bank loan management system
5. c) Provides remote data storage and access
6. a) Big Data
7. c) Hyperconnectivity and reliance on the internet
8. b) Cancer detection support tool
9. c) Transaction Processing System
10. b) Improve customer service and decision-making
11. b) Office Automation System
12. b) Managing large volumes of complex data
13. a) Allows users to interact with digital environments in real time
14. b) Faster and user-friendly checkout process
15. b) Data protection and cybersecurity threats

TEST-II
1. An Information System: An organized combination of people, hardware, software,
networks, data sources, and policies and procedures that store, retrieve, transform, and
disseminate information within an organization.
2. Office Automation System (OAS)
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4. Big Data
5. Decision Support System (DSS)
6. Management Information System (MIS)
7. Expert System (ES)
8. Virtual Reality (VR)
9. Internet of Things (IoT)
10.Transaction Processing System (TPS)
11.Blockchain
12.Knowledge Management System (KMS)
13.Remote data storage and access
14.Technological Pressure
15.Digital Transformation

TEST-III
 Enumerate the major technological trends in Information Technology.
Answer:
1. Internet of Things (IoT)
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3. Cloud Computing
4. Big Data
5. Virtual and Augmented Reality
6. Blockchain
7. Edge Computing
8. Machine Learning
 Name the different types of Information Systems.
Answer:
1. Transaction Processing System (TPS)
2. Management Information System (MIS)
3. Decision Support System (DSS)
4. Expert System (ES)
5. Office Automation System (OAS)
6. Knowledge Management System (KMS)
 List the main managerial challenges related to Information Technology.
Answer:
1. Big Data Management
2. Asset and Data Management
3. Data Protection
4. Evolving Cybersecurity Threats
5. Skills Gap