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1.

Marketing planning is concerned with

A. planning the amount and placement of newspaper ads
B. planning consignment sales contracts to be offered
C. planning sales force size and deployment
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
2.

An econometric model requires

A. a computer with large auxiliary storage capacity
B. a data base of economic data
C. a model base of quantitative analysis programs
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3.

Credit checking is done in the

A. order processing system
B. quotation system
C. order entry system
D. any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
Discussion
4.

An inventory management system should answer the questions

A. what and why
B. when and how much
C. who and why
D. where and when
E. None of the above
Answer» C. who and why
Discussion
5.

Linear programming identifies

A. the optimum quantities of the variables
B. the maximum profit or minimum cost that can be expected
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
6.

The number of management layers in a firm is determined by

A. the scalar principle
B. the span of control
C. the degree of unity in the command
D. the number of managers in the firm
E. None of the above
Answer» C. the degree of unity in the command
Discussion
7.

The manager, in using the systems approach, should subdivide the firm into subsystems based on

A. functional areas-marketing, finance, and manufacturing
B. management levels-strategic, tactical, and operational
C. resource flows-manpower, money, machines, and material
D. any of the above represent acceptable subsystem divisions.
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
8.

CBCT stands for

A. Customer Bank Credit Terminal
B. Commercial Banking Credit Terminal
C. Customer-Bank Communication Terminal
D. Commercial Bank Communication Terminal
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Commercial Bank Communication Terminal
Discussion
9.

Frederic W. Taylor contributed the idea(s) of

A. the exception principle
B. management functions
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» B. management functions
Discussion
10.

Benefits from a computerised MIS include:

A. higher returns on short-term investments
B. less frequent and smaller short-term loans
C. lower rates of interest
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
11.

PCM stands for _____

A. plug-compatible manufacturer
B. personal computer media
C. PC-manufacturer
D. PC-modem
E. None of the above
Answer» B. personal computer media
Discussion
12.

The physical system of the firm may be regarded as a flow of

A. manpower, machines, material, and money
B. information only
C. manpower, machines, material, money, and information
D. manpower, machines, material, money, and data
E. None of the above
Answer» B. information only
Discussion
13.

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

A. stage
B. plan
C. decision
D. master
E. None of the above
Answer» B. plan
Discussion
14.

_____ assist management is answering what-if-questions.

A. relevant
B. management by exception
C. predictive reports
D. control
E. None of the above
Answer» D. control
Discussion
15.

Most of the flow of physical resources occurs on the

A. top management level
B. middle management level
C. lower management level
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
16.

Anthony suggested that the area of management planning and control be segmented into:

A. operational control
B. strategic planning
C. management control
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
17.

The receiving data system involves which of the following files?

A. vendor
B. inventory
C. purchasing
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
18.

As alternatives are evaluated, the best one is recognized as the one

A. best enabling the system to meet its objectives
B. representing lowest cost
C. with the most advantages
D. with the least disadvantages
E. None of the above
Answer» B. representing lowest cost
Discussion
19.

Decisions can be classified on three levels : strategic, _____ and operational.

A. prompt
B. passwords
C. MIS
D. Tactical
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
20.

Which of the following is not a device used in data communication?

A. modem
B. multiplexer
C. statistical multiplexer
D. front-end processor
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
21.

Which of the following is not a major subsystem part providing an opportunity for system design controls

A. data base
B. model base
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
22.

Which of the following is not a level of information handling:

A. Decision Support System (DSS)
B. Operations Assistance System
C. Transaction Processing System (IPS)
D. Office Automation System.
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Transaction Processing System (IPS)
Discussion
23.

A management information system is composed of

A. data
B. software
C. hardware
D. information and people
E. All of the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
24.

_____ assist traditional auditors both in the review of computer controls and in the production of audit information through the use of computers.

A. CDP
B. CISA
C. DPMA
D. EDP auditor
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
25.

QUBE is an example of _____ systems.

A. problem-solving
B. inventory
C. electronic shopping
D. algebra
E. None of the above
Answer» D. algebra
Discussion
26.

Data are allowed to be transmitted in only one direction in a:

A. simplex channel
B. dumb channel
C. half-duplex channel
D. full-duplex channel
E. None of the above
Answer» B. dumb channel
Discussion
27.

Many large organizations have information _____ where managers can use fourth-generation languages to retrieve the facts they need from online data bases, and where staff experts are available to provide PC hardware/ software guidance.

A. expert
B. centers
C. control
D. MIS
E. None of the above
Answer» C. control
Discussion
28.

Administrative supervision of the activities relating to a database is the responsibility of the:

A. DP manager
B. Database administrator
C. VP-DP Administration
D. DB manager
E. None of the above
Answer» C. VP-DP Administration
Discussion
29.

Detected money errors are corrected with

A. debit entries
B. credit entries
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
30.

The latest time that the event can be delayed without delaying the completion of the entire project in PERT chart is:

A. earliest allowable time
B. latest allowable time
C. earliest pass
D. latest pass
E. None of the above
Answer» C. earliest pass
Discussion
31.

A question that MIS designers must consider is whether to use "top_____ " or "bottom-up" development approach.

A. down
B. level
C. bottom
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. level
Discussion
32.

The general systems model of the firm can be used

A. to solve problems in college classes
B. to ease the transition into a new company, upon graduation
C. to solve problems as a manager
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
33.

Sales order data is entered by means of

A. terminal entry
B. keypunch
C. OCR
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
34.

Fixed asset file management procedures are not required for

A. carrying out fixed asset physical inventory taking
B. processing fixed asset purchase
C. estimating fire insurance requirements
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
35.

Union officials receive the same type of education as

A. top level managers
B. the rank and file employees
C. low level managers
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
36.

The relationship between the computer and quantitative techniques can be said to be a

A. symbiotic one
B. synergistic one
C. syntactical one
D. synthetic one
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
37.

Linear programming models solve problems dealing with

A. relatives and absolutes
B. routes and mixes
C. dispersions and similarities
D. rupees and percentages
E. None of the above
Answer» C. dispersions and similarities
Discussion
38.

The order entry subsystem creates a file of order records that are input to the

A. production subsystem
B. inventory subsystem
C. control subsystem
D. quality subsystem
E. None of the above
Answer» C. control subsystem
Discussion
39.

The manager attempts to expedite, or speed up, the flow of

A. machines
B. manpower
C. material
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
40.

Environmental information has greater value on the

A. top management level
B. middle management level
C. lower management level
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. middle management level
Discussion
41.

Which of the following is(are) true of an artificial intelligence system?

A. it is computer application where the computer makes decisions or judgment
B. it is infallible since it is computer-based
C. ultimately, it is expected to replace professionals such as doctors
D. two of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. it is infallible since it is computer-based
Discussion
42.

EDP auditors can be acquired from

A. computer consulting firms
B. accounting firms
C. general management consulting firms
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
43.

Which of the following is most responsible for the inability of auditors to uncover computer crimes?

A. the auditor's lack of knowledge in computer technology
B. the prohibitively expensive audit procedures needed to detect computer frauds
C. the client's concern that the public will learn of the crime
D. the relatively small average take of computer frauds
E. None of the above
Answer» C. the client's concern that the public will learn of the crime
Discussion
44.

With respect to personnel matters in the United States, OSHA stands for

A. Overseas Housing Authority
B. Occupational Safety and Health Act
C. Office Standard Help Agreement
D. Office Staff Help Administration
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Office Standard Help Agreement
Discussion
45.

Data collection terminals gather data for use by the

A. inventory subsystem
B. cost subsystem
C. production subsystem
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
46.

A language for simulating models of business activity is:

A. SPSS
B. DL/1
C. GPSS
D. COBOL
E. None of the above
Answer» D. COBOL
Discussion
47.

A _____ is a formalized computer information system that can integrate data from various sources to provide the information necessary for management decision making.

A. prompt
B. passwords
C. MIS
D. Tactical
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Tactical
Discussion
48.

Problem identification most often comes from information produced from

A. data describing what will happen in the future
B. data describing what has happened in the past
C. data describing what is happening now
D. both (a) and (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
49.

Within a database, the sequential organization of data by a common key is called:

A. logical structure
B. inverted structure
C. simple structure
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
50.

What data most likely would not be keyed into the order entry subsystem?

A. item quantity
B. customer number
C. item number
D. item cost
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion