Sample Paper

FINALTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2024
CS507 – Information Systems

Time: 90 min
Marks: 60

Question No: 1 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does ERP stand for?

A. Enterprise Resource Planning

B. Enterprise Risk Planning
C. Enterprise Resource Process
D. Enterprise Risk Process
Question No: 2 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is not a component of an information system?

A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Data
D. Environment

Question No: 3 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which type of system supports decision-making by providing information to managers?

A. Transaction Processing System (TPS)

B. Decision Support System (DSS)
C. Executive Information System (EIS)
D. Management Information System (MIS)

Question No: 4 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is an example of application software?

 A. Microsoft Windows
B. Linux OS
C. Microsoft Word
D. BIOS

Question No: 5 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the primary purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

A. Data analysis
B. Data storage
C. Data retrieval
D. All of the above

Question No: 6 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a disadvantage of ERP systems?

A. Integration of processes
B. Cost
C. Real-time information
D. Improved productivity

Question No: 7 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

In information systems, what does the acronym CRUD stand for?

A. Create, Read, Update, Delete

B. Create, Run, Update, Delete
C. Create, Retrieve, Update, Delete
D. Create, Read, Upload, Delete

Question No: 8 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the full form of RFID?

A. Radio Frequency Identification

B. Remote Frequency Identification
C. Radio Frequency Interference
D. Remote Frequency Interference
Question No: 9 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following best describes Big Data?

A. Small data sets analyzed by powerful computers

B. Large, complex data sets that traditional data processing applications cannot
handle
C. Data that is stored in large databases
D. Data stored in the cloud

Question No: 10 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a data visualization tool?

A. Microsoft Excel
B. Microsoft Word
C. Microsoft PowerPoint
D. Microsoft Access

Question No: 11 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does SQL stand for?

A. Structured Query Language

B. Structured Question Language
C. Sequential Query Language
D. Standard Query Language

Question No: 12 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is not a type of e-commerce?

A. B2B
B. C2C
C. G2B
D. B2D

Question No: 13 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the primary function of a firewall?

 A. To manage network traffic
B. To prevent unauthorized access
C. To store data
D. To analyze data

Question No: 14 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is cloud computing?

A. Storing data on physical hard drives

B. Storing and accessing data over the internet
C. Storing data on CDs
D. Storing data on USB drives

Question No: 15 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a type of malware?

A. Antivirus
B. Firewall
C. Trojan Horse
D. Encryption

Question No: 16 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does the term 'phishing' refer to?

A. Legitimate email marketing

B. Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information
C. Fishing in a pond
D. Network configuration

Question No: 17 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a programming language?

A. HTML
B. HTTP
C. FTP
D. SMTP
Question No: 18 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the primary purpose of data mining?

A. To retrieve data from a database

B. To extract useful information from large data sets
C. To store data in a database
D. To delete unnecessary data

Question No: 19 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does the term 'IoT' stand for?

A. Internet of Things
B. Internet of Technology
C. Interconnection of Things
D. Interconnection of Technology

Question No: 20 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is an example of a primary key in a database?

A. Customer ID
B. Customer Name
C. Customer Address
D. Customer Email

Question No: 21 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the main purpose of an information system?

A. To collect and store data

B. To analyze data
C. To facilitate decision-making
D. All of the above

Question No: 22 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a type of system software?

A. Operating System
B. Word Processor
C. Spreadsheet
D. Database

Question No: 23 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the full form of VPN?

A. Virtual Private Network

B. Virtual Public Network
C. Very Private Network
D. Very Public Network

Question No: 24 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is an example of a cloud storage service?

A. Google Drive
B. Microsoft Word
C. Microsoft Excel
D. Adobe Photoshop

Question No: 25 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does the acronym 'URL' stand for?

A. Uniform Resource Locator

B. Uniform Retrieval Locator
C. Universal Resource Locator
D. Universal Retrieval Locator

Question No: 26 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the main goal of business intelligence (BI)?

A. To store data
 B. To analyze data
C. To secure data
D. To retrieve data

Question No: 27 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is an example of a social media platform?

A. Facebook
B. Google Docs
C. Microsoft Outlook
D. Adobe Acrobat

Question No: 28 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does 'HTTP' stand for?

A. HyperText Transfer Protocol

B. HyperText Transfer Program
C. HyperText Transfer Process
D. HyperText Transfer Page

Question No: 29 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the primary purpose of encryption?

A. To store data
B. To secure data
C. To analyze data
D. To delete data

Question No: 30 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is a function of a database administrator (DBA)?

A. Network setup
B. Software development
C. Data management
D. Hardware maintenance
Question No: 31 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does 'AI' stand for in the context of information systems?

A. Artificial Information
B. Automated Information
C. Artificial Intelligence
D. Automated Intelligence

Question No: 32 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is not a cloud computing service model?

A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. SaaS
D. TaaS

Question No: 33 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the main feature of a blockchain?

A. Centralized ledger
B. Decentralized ledger
C. Digital currency
D. Cloud storage

Question No: 34 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following best describes an intranet?

A. A private network accessible only to an organization’s staff

B. The global system of interconnected computer networks
C. A network between two or more organizations
D. The use of internet services within an organization

Question No: 35 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is a key characteristic of data warehousing?

 A. Real-time data processing
B. Historical data storage
C. Manual data entry
D. Single-user access

Question No: 36 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does 'BYOD' stand for?

A. Bring Your Own Device

B. Build Your Own Database
C. Bring Your Own Data
D. Build Your Own Device

Question No: 37 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is an example of a network protocol?

A. CP/IP
B. USB
C. HDMI
D. VGA

Question No: 38 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What does the term 'big data' imply?

A. A small amount of data

B. A large volume of data
C. An outdated data set
D. A collection of data stored on paper

Question No: 39 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

Which of the following is used for network security?

A. Firewall
B. Processor
C. Monitor
D. Keyboard
Question No: 40 (Marks: 01) - Please choose the correct option

What is the main function of a CRM system?

A. Manage customer relationships

B. Manage financial records
C. Manage inventory
D. Manage employee records

Question No: 41 (Marks: 03)

Explain the concept of cloud computing and its benefits for businesses.

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Question No: 47 (Marks: 05)

Describe the role and functions of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in an

organization. How does a CIO contribute to the strategic goals of a company?

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