MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
36. Database management systems _____.
a.
are used to create, organize, and manage databases
b.
improve routing and delivery schedules of databases
c.
are written for specific database applications
d.
include transaction-processing reports for database analysis
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. To create, organize, and manage databases, a database management system (DBMS) is used, such as Microsoft Access or FileMaker Pro for home or small-office use. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
Computer literacy
KEYWORDS:
Remember
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
37. Microsoft Access is an example of a(n) _____.
a.
operational resource toolkit system
b.
enterprise resource planning system
c.
database management system
d.
knowledge management system
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Correct. To create, organize, and manage databases, a database management system is used, such as Microsoft Access or FileMaker Pro for home or small-office use. A database, the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant data organized in a series of integrated files. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
38. _____ is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.
a.
Microsoft Access
b.
FileMaker Pro
c.
Oracle
d.
Java
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Correct. Microsoft Access and FileMaker Pro are examples of DBMSs that are suitable for home or small-office use. In a large organization, a DBMS such as Oracle or IBM DB2 might be used. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05
TOPICS:
Information system components
KEYWORDS:
Remember
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
39. The purpose of an information system’s _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.
a.
process
b.
internal data
c.
external data
d.
database
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. The purpose of an information system’s process component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY: