Information Systems and Emerging Technologies

Information Technology

An overview of information systems, business governance, human-computer interaction, ethics, and modern technology trends like AI, cloud, and blockchain.

Technology Business Computing

15 Questions Medium Ages 16+ May 20, 2026

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1 Which of the following is NOT one of the six components of an information system?

A People
B Hardware
C Procedures
D Finance

2 What is the primary difference between IT and IS?

A IT includes people, IS does not
B IS includes people and procedures, IT focuses on technology
C IT is broader than IS
D There is no difference

3 Which phase of the Design Council's double diamond involves testing solutions at a small scale?

A Discover
B Define
C Develop
D Deliver

4 Which ethical framework focuses on embodying positive character traits like courage and wisdom?

A Virtue ethics
B Utilitarianism
C Rights-based ethics
D Justice ethics

5 What is the relationship between AI, ML, and DL?

A DL is a subset of ML, and ML is a subset of AI
B AI is a subset of ML, and ML is a subset of DL
C They are three independent technologies
D AI and ML are the same

6 What does the 'superposition' property allow quantum computers to do?

A Use bits instead of qubits
B Exist in multiple states simultaneously
C Connect only to the internet
D Delete data permanently

7 Which service model provides a development environment without managing infrastructure?

A IaaS
B PaaS
C SaaS
D VM

8 What is the purpose of a hypervisor in virtual machines?

A To connect to the internet
B To create and manage VMs
C To encrypt data
D To replace hardware

9 Which technology uses a decentralized and distributed digital ledger?

A Blockchain
B Cloud computing
C AI
D IoT

10 What do IoT devices primarily do?

A Replace human workers entirely
B Collect and exchange data over the internet
C Run quantum algorithms
D Manage corporate finances

11 Which of the following is a key aspect of ergonomics?

A Workstation design
B Software coding
C Network security
D Financial forecasting

12 Which project management variant is part of the Agile methodology?

A Scrum
B COBIT
C ITIL
D SFIA

13 What is the main goal of HCI?

A To make computers faster
B To design systems that are usable and receptive to human needs
C To secure networks from hackers
D To automate all human decision-making

14 Which of these is a tangible benefit of an information system?

A Improved brand reputation
B Increased revenue
C Higher employee morale
D Better customer trust

15 What does the acronym 'TCO' stand for in a business case?

A Total Cost of Ownership
B Technical Computing Objective
C Time-based Cost Optimization
D Total Corporate Output

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