INFO 101- Previous Midterm Exam (75 minutes)
SECTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION (45 marks, 3 marks each)
Question 1. Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for
people to follow?
A) People B) Procedures
C) Internet D) Data
Question 2. What are the two major software types?
A) System analysis software and data warehousing software
B) Operating system software and utilities software
C) System software and application software
D) Database management software and application software
Question 3. Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface
between users and the computer, and runs applications.
A) Operating system B) System software
C) Application software D) Device driver
Question 4. Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud
computing has been termed "the ________ revolution."
A) connectivity B) network
C) Internet of Things D) wireless
Question 5. What type of software enables a single physical computer to function as multiple
separate and independent virtual machines?
A) embedded operating system B) virtualization
C) multitasking D) platform
Question 6. All the following are commonly used units of measurement to describe memory
capacity, except ________.
A) megabyte (MB) B) gigabyte (GB)
C) terabyte (TB) D) nanobyte (NB)
Question 7. A network ________ is a device that allows one LAN to be linked to other
LANs or to larger networks.
A) server B) client
C) gateway D) switch
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Question 8. People that collect, analyze, and sell personal data are called ________.
A) direct marketers B) fund-raisers
C) information resellers D) government agencies
Question 9. These are used by advertisers to keep track of your web activity as you move
from one site to the next.
A) Web bugs B) History files
C) First-party cookies D) Third-party cookies
Question 10. Pricing, promoting, selling, and distributing the organization's goods and
services pertain to which of the following functions?
A) Marketing B) Production
C) Accounting D) Research
Question 11. Creating finished goods and services using raw materials and personnel
pertains to which of the following functions?
A) Marketing B) Research
C) Production D) Human resources
Question 12. Who is responsible for operational matters and monitoring day-to-day events?
A) Supervisors B) Middle management
C) Stockholders D) Top management
Question 13. Analysis tools that support viewing all or selected parts of data, querying the
database, and generating reports include query-by-example as well as a specialized
programming language called ________.
A) HTML B) SQL
C) XML D) VBA
Question 14. Identify the sixth phase of the systems life cycle.
A) Systems maintenance B) Systems development
C) Systems design D) Systems analysis
Question 15. This is an outline of the logic of the program you will write.
A) Flowcharts B) Pseudocode
C) Coding D) Testing
SECTION 2: SHORT-ANSWER QUESTION (55 marks)
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Question 1 (15 marks). Explain the three common categories of reports that are generated in
most organizations. Information system
Structured Reports: Regularly scheduled and standardized reports that provide
consistent data (e.g., sales or financial reports of Family mart).
Ad-hoc Reports: Custom reports generated based on specific queries or business needs
(e.g., sales analysis for a particular product).
Exception Reports: Reports that highlight issues or deviations from expected
performance (e.g., low inventory alerts).
Question 2 (20 marks). Describe the different types of personal computers and provide
relevant examples of each.
Desktop Computers: Stationary PCs with customizable components, used for tasks
requiring more power (e.g., Dell Inspiron, Apple iMac).
Laptops: Portable computers, ideal for mobility (e.g., MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13).
Tablets: Touchscreen devices for light tasks like reading and browsing (e.g., iPad,
Samsung Galaxy Tab).
All-in-One PCs: Integrated monitor and CPU in one unit, saving space (e.g., Apple
iMac).
Workstations: High-performance computers for technical tasks (e.g., HP Z Series, Dell
Precision).
Mini-PCs: Compact, energy-efficient PCs for basic tasks (e.g., Intel NUC, Raspberry Pi).
Question 3 (20 marks). Discuss the four elements to consider when evaluating the content
and accuracy of information on the web.
Authority: Check the qualifications of the author or publisher (e.g., medical content by a
certified doctor).
Accuracy: Verify information against reliable sources and check for factual errors (e.g.,
cross-check statistics).
Currency: Ensure the information is up-to-date, especially in fast-changing fields (e.g.,
tech specs should be current).
Bias: Assess whether the content is balanced or shows one-sided opinions (e.g., avoid
articles sponsored by biased companies).
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