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
29. In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s objectives, the next step is to _____.
a.
provide information in a useful format
b.
collect and analyze data
c.
use information for decision making
d.
integrate the hardware and software components
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Correct. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system’s objectives. Second, data must be collected and analyzed. Finally, information must be provided in a useful format for decision-making purposes. 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
30. The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is _____.
a.
collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy
b.
providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes
c.
clearly defining the system’s objectives
d.
integrating hardware and software components
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Correct. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system’s objectives. Second, data must be collected and analyzed. Finally, information must be provided in a useful format for decision-making purposes. 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
31. The data component of an information system is:
a.
the input to the information system.
b.
a series of integrated files containing relevant facts.
c.
a set of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.
d.
the output of the information system.
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. The data component of an information system is considered the input to the system. 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
32. In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include _____.
a.
personnel records
b.
population statistics
c.
economic conditions
d.
government agencies
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. Internal data sources include sales records, personnel records, and so forth. The data component of an information system is considered the input to the system. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information SystemMajor Components of an Information System