Information Systems
Information Systems covers how organisations use technology, from office applications and networks to security, hardware, software development and data management. It is a common requirement in business programmes.
Start practice testAbout this exam
The exam is broad and practical. It covers productivity software, the internet, security, hardware and systems, development methods, data concepts, and the social and ethical questions technology raises.
Questions test working familiarity rather than technical depth. You should recognise what a technology does and when an organisation would use it.
Students who work with computers daily often need less preparation here than for any other business exam.
Topic breakdown
Topic weights published by College Board.
How to study for this exam
- Review networking and internet basics, including protocols and how the web actually works.
- Learn the vocabulary of the systems development life cycle and the main methodologies.
- Study security concepts: threats, controls, authentication and backup strategy.
- Cover database fundamentals, including tables, keys and simple query logic.
How the practice test works
- Choose all units or a single unit to focus on.
- Set the number of questions and a time limit, or practise untimed.
- Filter by difficulty to warm up or push yourself.
- Retake as many times as you like — every attempt is free.
- Your recent sessions stay on this device so you can review them.
Common questions
Do I need to write code?
No. The exam covers programming concepts at a descriptive level rather than asking you to produce code.
Is the content up to date?
The exam focuses on durable concepts rather than specific product versions, so it ages more slowly than you might expect.
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