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101. |
A chart comprised of bars, each representing a period of time, is called a |
A. | cent chart |
B. | gault chart |
C. | gantt chart |
D. | grand chart |
Answer» D. grand chart | |
102. |
Which is the correct for MIS: |
A. | communication process wherein information is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making |
B. | communication process wherein data is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making |
C. | communication process wherein data is converted into information |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. communication process wherein data is converted into information | |
103. |
The bars in a bar chart are represented by the |
A. | rectangles in a network diagram |
B. | arrows in a network diagram |
C. | triangles in a network diagram |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. triangles in a network diagram | |
104. |
Logical models form the basis for computing systems that generate information useful in dealing with |
A. | dynamic situations |
B. | uncertain situations |
C. | complex situations |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
105. |
_____ is and always has been wealth, and computers assist us in obtaining this wealth. |
A. | Data |
B. | Information |
C. | Calculation |
D. | Network |
Answer» C. Calculation | |
106. |
The MIS should be developed by |
A. | the manager |
B. | the information specialist |
C. | both (a) and (b) |
D. | neither a or b |
Answer» D. neither a or b | |
107. |
Information should be accurate, timely, complete, and _____ |
A. | accuracy |
B. | concise |
C. | simulation |
D. | decision |
Answer» C. simulation | |
108. |
Management has become more complex because |
A. | there is less time to react to competitive actions |
B. | the equipment used in many of the firm's activities has become more complex |
C. | firms have become larger |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
109. |
The subsystem appearing in each of the functional information systems is the |
A. | internal accounting subsystem |
B. | environmental intelligence subsystem |
C. | information processor subsystem |
D. | system analysis subsystem |
Answer» B. environmental intelligence subsystem | |
110. |
Information is _____ when it is useful in making a decision. |
A. | relevant |
B. | management by exception |
C. | predictive reports |
D. | control |
Answer» B. management by exception | |
111. |
The manager attempts to slow down the flow of |
A. | machines |
B. | material |
C. | money |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» B. material | |
112. |
Personnel Administration Data systems, personnel planning data systems and the payroll system all |
A. | calculate payroll deductions |
B. | update the accounts payable file |
C. | access the inventory file |
D. | Ail of the above |
Answer» E. | |
113. |
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 |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
114. |
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 |
Answer» C. the client's concern that the public will learn of the crime | |
115. |
Management is linked to the information processor by |
A. | decisions |
B. | data |
C. | both (a) and (b) |
D. | neither (a) nor (b) |
Answer» E. | |
116. |
As a general rule. |
A. | MIS performance criteria determine management information needs, and these needs determine the objectives of the firm. |
B. | the firm's objective determine management information needs, and these needs determine MIS performance criteria |
C. | management information needs determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine the firm's objectives |
D. | the firm's objectives determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine manage¬ment information needs. |
Answer» C. management information needs determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine the firm's objectives | |
117. |
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 |
Answer» E. | |
118. |
The file created yesterday is called the |
A. | "son" file |
B. | "father" file |
C. | "mother" file |
D. | "grandfather file" |
Answer» C. "mother" file | |
119. |
Which of the following is not a common configuration used in a DDP system? |
A. | star |
B. | ring |
C. | tree |
D. | realtime |
Answer» E. | |
120. |
_____ is an application of the computer where the computer makes decisions or judgments that appear to require human intuition, reasoning and intelligence. |
A. | AI |
B. | ES |
C. | KBS |
D. | Base-rule |
Answer» B. ES | |
121. |
Which of the following is not a device used in data communication? |
A. | modem |
B. | multiplexer |
C. | statistical multiplexer |
D. | front-end processor |
Answer» E. | |
122. |
EDP auditors can be used in the |
A. | implementation phase of MIS development |
B. | planning phase of MIS development |
C. | analysis and design phase of MIS development |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
123. |
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) |
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b) | |
124. |
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. |
Answer» E. | |
125. |
Corporate modeling languages often do provide for |
A. | model definition |
B. | DML commands |
C. | editing |
D. | report specification |
Answer» B. DML commands | |
126. |
_____ 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 |
Answer» E. | |
127. |
A key verifier machine is used In controlling |
A. | transaction entry |
B. | data communication |
C. | computer processing |
D. | transaction origination |
Answer» B. data communication | |
128. |
An information processor includes |
A. | the data base and the model base |
B. | the central processing unit |
C. | incoming data and outgoing information |
D. | incoming data, the central processing unit, the model base, outgoing information, and the data base |
Answer» E. | |
129. |
Information about the items ordered (item description, price, warehouse location, etc.) is provided by the |
A. | order entry subsystem |
B. | manufacturing information system |
C. | marketing information system |
D. | billing subsystem |
Answer» C. marketing information system | |
130. |
A spreadsheet package is one type of _____ support tool. |
A. | operational |
B. | decision |
C. | success |
D. | simulation |
Answer» C. success | |
131. |
A quotation system obtains potential delivery time data from the |
A. | production schedule file |
B. | inventory file |
C. | product catalog file |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. product catalog file | |
132. |
Credit checking is done in the |
A. | order processing system |
B. | quotation system |
C. | order entry system |
D. | any of the above |
Answer» D. any of the above | |
133. |
Which of the following statements in correct? |
A. | most analysts agree on the structure and organization of MIS. |
B. | operational planning reports are a primary informational tool for middle management. |
C. | an MIS focuses on managing information generated with a computer system |
D. | the cross reference of data items is an integral feature of the simple structure used in database organization. |
Answer» D. the cross reference of data items is an integral feature of the simple structure used in database organization. | |
134. |
A turnaround document can be a (n) |
A. | punched card |
B. | OCR document |
C. | both (a) and (b) |
D. | neither (a) nor (b) |
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b) | |
135. |
Which of the following is not a quotation system procedure set? |
A. | delivery planning |
B. | product data retrieval |
C. | quotation preparation |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» B. product data retrieval | |
136. |
Sales figures in the market forecast file are updated by the |
A. | sales forecasting procedures |
B. | sales analysis procedures |
C. | market research procedures |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» C. market research procedures | |
137. |
The storage of computer programs and data files are the responsibility of a |
A. | librarian |
B. | computer operator |
C. | Data entry operator |
D. | programmer |
Answer» B. computer operator | |
138. |
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 |
Answer» C. control subsystem | |
139. |
A language for simulating models of business activity is: |
A. | SPSS |
B. | DL/1 |
C. | GPSS |
D. | COBOL |
Answer» D. COBOL | |
140. |
The educational program can be conducted by |
A. | personnel department instructors |
B. | members of the information systems staff |
C. | supervisors |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
141. |
A characteristic of a distributed MIS structure is: |
A. | computers supporting local DP operations |
B. | a multiprocessing environment |
C. | integrative sharing of the workload |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
142. |
The idea of "generations" of data files is closely related to |
A. | transaction processing |
B. | timesharing |
C. | realtime processing |
D. | batch processing |
Answer» E. | |
143. |
The coordinating procedure set in an order processing system is |
A. | custom production planning |
B. | warehouse |
C. | product allocation |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
144. |
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 |
Answer» B. information only | |
145. |
PERT and CPM are: |
A. | network techniques |
B. | assignment techniques |
C. | project evaluation techniques |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
146. |
Considering all types of business, accounts receivable systems are not closely interrelated with the |
A. | cost accounting system |
B. | payroll system |
C. | sales order system |
D. | purchasing system |
Answer» D. purchasing system | |
147. |
The two functional areas concerned with material flow are |
A. | production and marketing |
B. | manufacturing and purchasing |
C. | marketing and finance |
D. | manufacturing and finance |
Answer» B. manufacturing and purchasing | |
148. |
The marketing mix does not include |
A. | place |
B. | product |
C. | persuasion |
D. | promotion |
Answer» D. promotion | |
149. |
Which of the following is not a basic configuration used in a data communication network? |
A. | computer/peripheral-device configuration |
B. | computer-to-computer commu¬nication |
C. | computer to front-end processor communication |
D. | communication through a data switch |
Answer» D. communication through a data switch | |
150. |
In Decision Tables three are: |
A. | tabulated decisions |
B. | decisions |
C. | condition stubs and action stubs |
D. | decision hierarchy |
Answer» D. decision hierarchy | |