EDP auditors can be acquired from

general management consulting firms

A condition that led to the development of databases was:

the proliferation of data files

an increase in the amount of data handled by organizations

a demand for more data to support informational needs

Order-filling activity in the physical system is triggered by the

manufacturing information system

Quantitative evaluation of new products assures that

the important factors receive management attention

the factors are weighted according to their relative importance

One of the purchases order system's procedure sets is

automatic purchase order writing

Which of the following is true of parallel transmission?

The speed is quoted in bits per second.

It involves the simultaneous transmission of eight bits.

The speed is quoted in bits per second.

It is slower than serial trans¬¨mission.

Most microcomputers commu¬¨nicate with other computers in this mode.

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

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

frequency with which decisions are made

time frame considered in making decisions

types of report information needed to make decisions

The study project proposal

estimates the effect the MIS will have on company profits

estimate the costs of studying the feasibility of an MIS in detail

The major function of the language system is:

to perform various processing tasks

to provide artificial-intelligence capabilities to the DSS

to enable the users to interact with the DSS

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251.	EDP auditors can be acquired from
A.	computer consulting firms
B.	accounting firms
C.	general management consulting firms
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

252.	A condition that led to the development of databases was:
A.	the proliferation of data files
B.	an increase in the amount of data handled by organizations
C.	a demand for more data to support informational needs
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

253.	The four major corporate resources are money, materials, information, and
A.	people
B.	icons
C.	information system
D.	on-line
Answer» B. icons

Discussion

254.	The first two steps in the ____ process are to establish goals or standards, and then measure actual performance.
A.	expert
B.	centers
C.	control
D.	MIS
Answer» D. MIS

Discussion

255.	Header labels contain
A.	creation data
B.	control totals
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» B. control totals

Discussion

256.	The DBA is
A.	a person
B.	a computer device
C.	a communication technique
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

257.	The computer has been applied most effectively in
A.	marketing
B.	manufacturing
C.	personnel
D.	engineering
Answer» C. personnel

Discussion

258.	Order-filling activity in the physical system is triggered by the
A.	manufacturing information system
B.	order entry subsystem
C.	billing subsystem
D.	accounts receivable subsystem
Answer» D. accounts receivable subsystem

Discussion

259.	Quantitative evaluation of new products assures that
A.	the important factors receive management attention
B.	the factors are weighted according to their relative importance
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)

Discussion

260.	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)
Answer» E.

Discussion

261.	Which of the following are measures of quality:
A.	validity
B.	accuracy
C.	precision
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

262.	The most straightforward resource flow is
A.	manpower
B.	machines
C.	material
D.	money
Answer» C. material

Discussion

263.	The type of model that helps the manager forecast future events is the
A.	physical model
B.	graphical model
C.	narrative model
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

264.	One of the purchases order system's procedure sets is
A.	automatic purchase order writing
B.	receiving
C.	accounts payable
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. receiving

Discussion

265.	The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____
A.	Computer Operator
B.	Programmer
C.	System Analyst
D.	Data entry operator
Answer» D. Data entry operator

Discussion

266.	Production machines were first controlled by the computer by means of
A.	punched cards
B.	punched paper tape
C.	magnetic tape
D.	magnetic cards
Answer» C. magnetic tape

Discussion

267.	To _____ is to decide in advance on a course of action.
A.	master
B.	decision
C.	plan
D.	control
Answer» D. control

Discussion

268.	The Nolan _____ model identifies several phases that describe the development of information systems in organizations.
A.	stage
B.	plan
C.	decision
D.	master
Answer» B. plan

Discussion

269.	A person who has the responsibility for development of a new product (such a instant coffee) in a firm is called a
A.	brand manager
B.	project manager
C.	development manager
D.	market manager
Answer» C. development manager

Discussion

270.	Long-range planning reports produced in an MIS are primarily designed for:
A.	top management
B.	middle management
C.	lower management
D.	both (a) and (c)
Answer» B. middle management

Discussion

271.	An Information system that responds immediately to the needs of the physical system is called a(n)
A.	inline system
B.	on line system
C.	offline system
D.	realtime system
Answer» E.

Discussion

272.	Econometric models include techniques from
A.	economics
B.	statistics
C.	mathematics
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

273.	Which of the following is true of parallel transmission?
A.	It involves the simultaneous transmission of eight bits.
B.	The speed is quoted in bits per second.
C.	It is slower than serial trans¬¨mission.
D.	Most microcomputers commu¬¨nicate with other computers in this mode.
Answer» B. The speed is quoted in bits per second.

Discussion

274.	The product structure file is also called the
A.	item master file
B.	bill of materials file
C.	operations file
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. operations file

Discussion

275.	Which of the following is requirement to develop a successful management information system?
A.	a staff of technical specialists with the skills necessary to develop the computer based parts of the system
B.	the development of a short-range goal for the system
C.	the development of a long-range goal for the system
D.	a commitment from management to allocate the personnel and resources necessary to get the job done
Answer» E.

Discussion

276.	Slack is the calculated time span within which the event must occur:
A.	1
B.
C.	cannot be said
D.	All of the above
Answer» B.

Discussion

277.	A skills search requires that the employee file be accessible by
A.	employee position
B.	applicant file
C.	employee skill category
D.	employee name
Answer» D. employee name

Discussion

278.	The file key of the fixed assets file includes the
A.	fixed asset account number
B.	acquisition date
C.	asset identification number
D.	depreciation account number
Answer» D. depreciation account number

Discussion

279.	Distinguishing between the different levels of management can be accomplished by analyzing,
A.	types of decision made
B.	frequency with which decisions are made
C.	time frame considered in making decisions
D.	types of report information needed to make decisions
Answer» E.

Discussion

280.	The study project proposal
A.	estimates the effect the MIS will have on company profits
B.	estimate the costs of studying the feasibility of an MIS in detail
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)

Discussion

281.	A _____ provides a set of integrated computer tools that allow a decision maker to interact directly with computers in order to retrieve information useful for semistructured and unstructured decisions,
A.	DDS
B.	DBMS
C.	MIS
D.	Control
Answer» B. DBMS

Discussion

282.	A person who has a high-school diploma would be least likely to obtain which of the following jobs?
A.	data-entry operator
B.	librarian
C.	computer operator
D.	programmer
Answer» E.

Discussion

283.	Standards are provided by
A.	standards organizations
B.	user groups
C.	computer vendors
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

284.	In which area are job openings expected to decline in the future?
A.	computer operator
B.	data-entry operator
C.	application programmer
D.	system programmer
Answer» C. application programmer

Discussion

285.	Data items in the fixed asset record of a newly purchased asset that a well-designed application program could obtain automatically include
A.	estimated disposal data
B.	source
C.	first cost
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

286.	In the Financial Decision-Making System which of the following is not a transaction processing system input:
A.	cash receipts
B.	cash returns
C.	cash issues
D.	warehouse requisition slip
Answer» E.

Discussion

287.	Which of the following is part of the decision-making process?
A.	problem identification
B.	alternative selection
C.	problem recognition
D.	action
Answer» E.

Discussion

288.	Marketing research data is gathered by
A.	observation
B.	In-depth interviews
C.	controlled experiment
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

289.	If you are an information-system manager, which organization is most appropriate for your interest?
A.	ACM
B.	SIM
C.	ASA
D.	IEEE
Answer» C. ASA

Discussion

290.	A system must be composed of more than one
A.	subsystem
B.	element
C.	super system
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. super system

Discussion

291.	The major function of the language system is:
A.	to perform various processing tasks
B.	to provide artificial-intelligence capabilities to the DSS
C.	to provide data to the DSS
D.	to enable the users to interact with the DSS
Answer» E.

Discussion

292.	The most structured marketing problems are likely to be those dealing with
A.	product
B.	promotion
C.	place
D.	price
Answer» D. price

Discussion

293.	The model curriculum for information-system education suggested by the _____ has a more theoretical and conceptual basis, whereas the model by the _____ is more practical and applied in nature.
A.	AI, ES
B.	KBS, AI
C.	ACM, DPMA
D.	SISD, MMD
Answer» D. SISD, MMD

Discussion

294.	Data integrity refers to
A.	the simplicity of data
B.	the privacy of data
C.	the validity of data
D.	the security of data
Answer» D. the security of data

Discussion

295.	Assembly languages are most commonly used to write computing systems that provide
A.	supervisory information
B.	priority setting information
C.	planning information
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. priority setting information

Discussion

296.	_____ write computer programs that perform jobs specified by the user.
A.	Programmer
B.	Data entry operator
C.	System Analyst
D.	Computer operator
Answer» B. Data entry operator

Discussion

297.	A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.
A.	prompt
B.	passwords
C.	MIS
D.	Tactical
Answer» B. passwords

Discussion

298.	The MIS structure with one main computer system is called a:
A.	distributed MIS structure
B.	hierarchical MIS structures
C.	centralized MIS structure
D.	decentralized MIS structure
Answer» D. decentralized MIS structure

Discussion

299.	The amount of a certain product sold to a certain customer in a past period can be obtained from the
A.	customer file
B.	sales history file
C.	inventory file
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

300.	The online, softcopy display of a customer's charge account to respond to an inquiry is an example of a(n):
A.	regularly scheduled report
B.	on-demand report
C.	exception report
D.	forecasting report
Answer» C. exception report

Discussion

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The most structured marketing problems are likely to be those dealing with

The model curriculum for information-system education suggested by the _____ has a more theoretical and conceptual basis, whereas the model by the _____ is more practical and applied in nature.

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Assembly languages are most commonly used to write computing systems that provide

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

A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.

The MIS structure with one main computer system is called a:

The amount of a certain product sold to a certain customer in a past period can be obtained from the

The online, softcopy display of a customer's charge account to respond to an inquiry is an example of a(n):

The model curriculum for information-system education suggested by the _ has a more theoretical and conceptual basis, whereas the model by the _ is more practical and applied in nature.