Q.1

The calculation of expected outcomes in intended to help the manager

  • identify problems
  • identify solutions
  • evaluate solutions
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.2

A model in which one physical property is used to represent another physical property is known as:

  • analog model
  • deterministic model
  • iconic model
  • decision theory model
  • None of the above
Q.3

Actuarial accounting systems are associated with the _____ industry.

  • insurance
  • reliable
  • consistent
  • exhaustive
  • None of the above
Q.4

In applying the systems approach, the manager proceeds from the

  • super system to the system to the subsystem level
  • system to the sulpersystem to the subsystem level
  • subsystem to the system to the supersystem level
  • supersystem to the supersystem to the system level.
  • None of the above
Q.5

Information about the items ordered (item description, price, warehouse location, etc.) is provided by the

  • order entry subsystem
  • manufacturing information system
  • marketing information system
  • billing subsystem
  • None of the above
Q.6

Which of the following is not an advantage of decentralized processing over centralized processing?

  • reduced data communication costs
  • improved system reliability
  • increased employee productivity
  • increased computer system control
  • All of the above are advantages
Q.7

A popular technique for forecasting is

  • correlation analysis
  • regression analysis
  • linear programming
  • Monte Carlo
  • None of the above
Q.8

Changes to the data base are made only with

  • proper departmental security codes
  • proper individual passwords
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
  • None of the above
Q.9

Systems that supply data for operations execution or supervision all concern

  • exception reports
  • computing systems
  • orders
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.10

Which of the following is part of the decision-making process?

  • problem identification
  • alternative selection
  • problem recognition
  • action
  • all of the above
Q.11

The paperwork that travels with the materials through the production process is called a

  • shop packet
  • weigh bill
  • picking ticket
  • work order
  • None of the above
Q.12

Header labels contain

  • creation data
  • control totals
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
  • None of the above
Q.13

Which of the following is not true of nonprocedural language?

  • They can be English-like.
  • They can take user-friendly forms.
  • BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language.
  • All of the above are true
  • None of the above is true.
Q.14

Ideally, the chairman of the MIS committee should be the

  • vice-president of manufacturing
  • vice-president of marketing
  • vice-president of finance
  • All of the above
  • None of the above.
Q.15

In computer based information system (CBIS), DFD stands for:

  • data flow diagram
  • data flow descent
  • dotted flow diagram
  • such a terminology does not exist in CBIS
  • None of the above
Q.16

The Management Information System (MIS) provides timely and effective information to support decision making and other necessary management functions. Can you point out the sub-system which does not being to the MIS?

  • Operational Tectical System
  • Decision Support System (DSS)
  • Data Communication System
  • Automated Office System
  • None of the above
Q.17

Sales figures in the market forecast file are updated by the

  • sales forecasting procedures
  • sales analysis procedures
  • market research procedures
  • all of the above
  • None of the above
Q.18

The advent of personal computers:

  • will make our lives more productive
  • could cause us to lose some of our basic skills
  • will take away some of the boring tasks that we have to perform
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.19

Which of the following are measures of quality:

  • validity
  • accuracy
  • precision
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.20

An _____ system has a stored knowledge base and an inference engine.

  • expert
  • centers
  • control
  • MIS
  • None of the above
Q.21

An information processor includes

  • the data base and the model base
  • the central processing unit
  • incoming data and outgoing information
  • incoming data, the central processing unit, the model base, outgoing information, and the data base
  • None of the above
Q.22

Middle-level managers are responsible for making the _____ decisions to allocate resources and establish controls.

  • strategic
  • structured
  • simulation
  • tactical
  • None of the above
Q.23

Data is gathered, describing what is happening in the

  • input area
  • transformation
  • output area
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.24

The way of thinking that might facilitate attainment of a single, integrated information system is the

  • marketing concept
  • marketing mix
  • marketing grid
  • marketing matrix
  • None of the above
Q.25

Distinguishing between the different levels of management can be accomplished by analyzing,

  • types of decision made
  • frequency with which decisions are made
  • time frame considered in making decisions
  • types of report information needed to make decisions
  • all of the above
Q.26

Data integrity refers to

  • the simplicity of data
  • the privacy of data
  • the validity of data
  • the security of data
  • None of the above
Q.27

A characteristic of a distributed MIS structure is:

  • computers supporting local DP operations
  • a multiprocessing environment
  • integrative sharing of the workload
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.28

The engineering change control system makes changes in the

  • operations file
  • production schedule
  • work force data
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.29

A Monte Carlo simulation is an example of a(n)

  • static model
  • optimizing model
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
  • None of the above
Q.30

The marketing authority contributing the most to a definition of a structure for the marketing information system is

  • Philip Vegas
  • F.A. Fisher
  • Philip Kotler
  • Roger McSack
  • None of the above
Q.31

Critical _____ factors are those that are vital if a manager is to make a full contribution to the achievement of an organization's goals.

  • tactical
  • success
  • decision
  • concise
  • None of the above
Q.32

An MIS provides

  • past information
  • present information
  • future information
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.33

The most prominent system in the retail sales industry is the _____ system.

  • POS (point-of-scale)
  • COBOL
  • ACM
  • PC/XT
  • None of the above
Q.34

Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

  • The degree to which information needs to be summarized increases as one moves up through the management levels
  • Low-level managers made unstructured decisions
  • Upper managers make unstructured decisions
  • Low-level managers need general information about operating activities.
  • Middle managers make unstructured decisions
Q.35

The first two steps in the ____ process are to establish goals or standards, and then measure actual performance.

  • expert
  • centers
  • control
  • MIS
  • None of the above
Q.36

External data is stored in the

  • market forecast file
  • forecast allocation file
  • customer file
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.37

Pillsbury's SOAR system was designed specifically for

  • sales persons
  • operational level managers
  • strategic level managers
  • tactical level managers
  • None of the above
Q.38

Data items in the fixed asset record of a newly purchased asset that a well-designed application program could obtain automatically include

  • estimated disposal data
  • source
  • first cost
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.39

As opposed to detailed transaction information, the management information system (MIS) responds to the need for

  • electronic data processing
  • managerial information
  • accounting application
  • utility billing information
  • None of the above
Q.40

Which of the following is(are) true of the EDP auditors?

  • they should have computer expertise
  • they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future
  • two of the above
  • currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers
  • None of the above
Q.41

A person who has a high-school diploma would be least likely to obtain which of the following jobs?

  • data-entry operator
  • librarian
  • computer operator
  • programmer
  • None of the above
Q.42

The question "what?" can be answered by

  • survey
  • observation
  • controlled experiment
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.43

One of the purchases order system's procedure sets is

  • automatic purchase order writing
  • receiving
  • accounts payable
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.44

The integration of the computer with manufacturing is called CIM or _____

  • CAM
  • CAD
  • Computer Integrated manu¬facturing
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.45

Which of the following is tactical decision?

  • capital-source decision
  • product decision
  • plant-location decision
  • budget allocation
  • None of the above
Q.46

The Nolan _____ model identifies several phases that describe the development of information systems in organizations.

  • stage
  • plan
  • decision
  • master
  • None of the above
Q.47

Data collection terminals are used to report the activity of

  • material flow
  • machine use
  • manpower use
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.48

The manager of inventory would most likely be found in the

  • finance function
  • marketing function
  • manufacturing function
  • information systems function
  • None of the above
Q.49

_____ write computer programs that perform jobs specified by the user.

  • Programmer
  • Data entry operator
  • System Analyst
  • Computer operator
  • None of the above
Q.50

Which of the following is requirement to develop a successful management information system?

  • a staff of technical specialists with the skills necessary to develop the computer based parts of the system
  • the development of a short-range goal for the system
  • the development of a long-range goal for the system
  • a commitment from management to allocate the personnel and resources necessary to get the job done
  • All of the above
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