a.
management information system
b.
transaction-processing system
c.
sequential processing system
d.
data warehousing system
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
A management information system (MIS) is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies, data, processes, and human elements designed to produce timely, integrated, relevant, accurate, and useful information for decision-making purposes. Many MIS applications are used in both the private and public sectors. See 1-4: Management Information Systems
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.04
TOPICS:
Management information systems
KEYWORDS:
Remember
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
71. An information system collects past data for performance reports and current data for operational reports. This shows that the data component of the information system has a(n) _____.
a.
time orientation
b.
phase orientation
c.
log orientation
d.
active orientation
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
In this case, the data component of the information system has a time orientation. For example, past data is collected for performance reports, and current data is collected for operational reports. In addition, future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports. 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
72. A(n) _____, the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant facts organized in a series of integrated files.
a.
procedure
b.
database
c.
process
d.
object
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
A database, the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant data organized in a series of integrated files. A comprehensive database is essential for the success of any information system. 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
73. Users need to be able to make use of _____, such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories, when solving problems.
a.
informal information
b.
interfacing data
c.
prescribed information
d.
formal data
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
In addition to the formal information that an information system generates, users need to be able to make use of informal information-such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories-when solving problems. Supplying information in a variety of formats increases the likelihood of users understanding and being able to use the information. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY: