1.

Information can be defined as

Select one:

A.

Data that have been processed so that they are meaningful

B.

Data that have been processed for a purpose

C.

Data that are based on raw facts or observation

D.

All of the above

E.

A and B only

2.

As we move further up the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom hierarchy/pyramid towards Wisdom, which of the following statements would be true

Select one:

A.

The level of understanding and meaning increases

B.

The degree of programmability decreases

C.

Value decreases

D.

A and B

E.

A and C

3.

Which of the following statements is best describes the applicability of the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy, as presented in Operation Managementent?

Select one:

A.

The DIKW hierarchy is the best model to use in the context of information systems, and students should not look to other models in the domain

B.

The model is valuable as it provides a necessary background model for understanding information and the relationship between the elements, but can also be critiqued in terms of its limitation

C.

The DIKW hierarchy is not applicable to OPS 113

D.

The model is valuable as it provides a thorough understanding of systems

E.

Both B and D

4.

The field of business information systems includes

Select one:

A.

Only the study of computers, software and technology used in an organisation

B.

The study of organisations and managers

C.

The study of the technological, organisational and managerial considerations pertaining to information systems

D.

The study of how decisions are made by managers

E.

None of the above

5.

An information system is responsible for

Select one:

A.

Collecting/retrieving information

B.

Processing data

C.

Storing data/information

D.

Distributing information

E.

All of the above

4.

The five (5) major components of a system, as per systems theory, are

Select one:

A.

Input, Process, Output, Transformation and Control

B.

Input, Process, Output, Feedback and Control

C.

Input, Process, Output, Feedback and Transformation

D.

All of the above

E.

A and B only

5.

The work systems framework is a useful tool for analysing work systems because

Select one:

A.

It offers a comprehensive view of a work system, beyond just its technical elements

B.

It removes the focus from the value chain which is crucial to the work systems framework

C.

It is about processes and activities only

D.

All of the above

E.

A and C only