Management Information Systems — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Standards are provided by
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Standards are provided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following is not a key component of the evaluation process in building a DSS?
Correct Answer: Option B — means of measuring system-development time spent on the project
Detailed Academic Explanation:
means of measuring system-development time spent on the project is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a key component of the evaluation process in building a DSS”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 3 of 40
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If you are an information-system manager, which organization is most appropriate for your interest?
Correct Answer: Option B — SIM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SIM is the correct answer to “If you are an information-system manager, which organization is most appropriate for your interest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 4 of 40
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The four major corporate resources are money, materials, information, and
Correct Answer: Option A — people
Detailed Academic Explanation:
people is the correct answer to “The four major corporate resources are money, materials, information, and”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 5 of 40
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An optional facilitates location program can be used to study
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “An optional facilitates location program can be used to study”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 6 of 40
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A standards manual specifies standards that are to be followed in
Correct Answer: Option C — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “A standards manual specifies standards that are to be followed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 7 of 40
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The use of computers in data processing has had several impacts on business. Which of the following is not one of them?
Correct Answer: Option C — increased data-processing costs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increased data-processing costs is the correct answer to “The use of computers in data processing has had several impacts on business. Which of the following is not one of them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 8 of 40
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Production machines were first controlled by the computer by means of
Correct Answer: Option B — punched paper tape
Detailed Academic Explanation:
punched paper tape is the correct answer to “Production machines were first controlled by the computer by means of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 9 of 40
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Encryption is being used primarily with
Correct Answer: Option D — data communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
data communication is the correct answer to “Encryption is being used primarily with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is(are) true of system analysts?
Correct Answer: Option D — both (a) and (c)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (c) is the correct answer to “Which of the following is(are) true of system analysts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 11 of 40
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From a data systems design viewpoint, the number of different types of general ledger entries is
Correct Answer: Option C — four
Detailed Academic Explanation:
four is the correct answer to “From a data systems design viewpoint, the number of different types of general ledger entries is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 12 of 40
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Critical _____ factors are those that are vital if a manager is to make a full contribution to the achievement of an organization's goals.
Correct Answer: Option B — success
Detailed Academic Explanation:
success is the correct answer to “Critical _____ factors are those that are vital if a manager is to make a full contribution to the achievement of an organization's goals.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 13 of 40
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External data is stored in the
Correct Answer: Option A — market forecast file
Detailed Academic Explanation:
market forecast file is the correct answer to “External data is stored in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 14 of 40
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The manager of inventory would most likely be found in the
Correct Answer: Option C — manufacturing function
Detailed Academic Explanation:
manufacturing function is the correct answer to “The manager of inventory would most likely be found in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 15 of 40
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In which way is a managerial information system (MIS) superior to electronic data processing (EDP)?
Correct Answer: Option C — It provides summary reports without details
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It provides summary reports without details is the correct answer to “In which way is a managerial information system (MIS) superior to electronic data processing (EDP)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 16 of 40
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Working at home might seem like an interesting option. However, _____ contact with other co-workers does have advantages.
Correct Answer: Option C — face-to face
Detailed Academic Explanation:
face-to face is the correct answer to “Working at home might seem like an interesting option. However, _____ contact with other co-workers does have advantages.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 17 of 40
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The question "what?" can be answered by
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The question "what?" can be answered by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 18 of 40
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An example of a management by exception report is a(n)
Correct Answer: Option C — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “An example of a management by exception report is a(n)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 19 of 40
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A key verifier machine is used In controlling
Correct Answer: Option A — transaction entry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
transaction entry is the correct answer to “A key verifier machine is used In controlling”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 20 of 40
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The vice-president of information has primary responsibility for
Correct Answer: Option B — preparing an MIS study proposal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
preparing an MIS study proposal is the correct answer to “The vice-president of information has primary responsibility for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 21 of 40
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An organization containing manufacturing, marketing, and finance areas is called a
Correct Answer: Option D — functional organization
Detailed Academic Explanation:
functional organization is the correct answer to “An organization containing manufacturing, marketing, and finance areas is called a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 22 of 40
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The major function of the language system is:
Correct Answer: Option D — to enable the users to interact with the DSS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to enable the users to interact with the DSS is the correct answer to “The major function of the language system is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following is not a common configuration used in a DDP system?
Correct Answer: Option D — realtime
Detailed Academic Explanation:
realtime is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a common configuration used in a DDP system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 24 of 40
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A systems theory of management includes
Correct Answer: Option A — the manager as the control mechanism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the manager as the control mechanism is the correct answer to “A systems theory of management includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 25 of 40
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The files required to maintain general ledger records include
Correct Answer: Option B — detail postings file
Detailed Academic Explanation:
detail postings file is the correct answer to “The files required to maintain general ledger records include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 26 of 40
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A central purpose of most decision-support systems is
Correct Answer: Option A — to build a model of the decision¬making problem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to build a model of the decision¬making problem is the correct answer to “A central purpose of most decision-support systems is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 27 of 40
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One of the purchases order system's procedure sets is
Correct Answer: Option A — automatic purchase order writing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
automatic purchase order writing is the correct answer to “One of the purchases order system's procedure sets is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is considered to be an interface between the functional applications and the data base?
Correct Answer: Option B — data-base management systems
Detailed Academic Explanation:
data-base management systems is the correct answer to “Which of the following is considered to be an interface between the functional applications and the data base”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 29 of 40
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The journal voucher file includes
Correct Answer: Option B — date of entry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
date of entry is the correct answer to “The journal voucher file includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 30 of 40
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The functional area showing the greatest interest in the concept of functional information systems is the
Correct Answer: Option D — neither (a) nor (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
neither (a) nor (b) is the correct answer to “The functional area showing the greatest interest in the concept of functional information systems is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 31 of 40
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The funds management subsystem attempts to
Correct Answer: Option C — balance cash inflow with outflow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
balance cash inflow with outflow is the correct answer to “The funds management subsystem attempts to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 32 of 40
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The MIS consists of
Correct Answer: Option E — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “The MIS consists of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 33 of 40
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A _____ is a program that serves as an interface between application program and a set of coordinated and integrated files called a database.
Correct Answer: Option B — DBMS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DBMS is the correct answer to “A _____ is a program that serves as an interface between application program and a set of coordinated and integrated files called a database.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following is not tree about expert systems?
Correct Answer: Option D — Maintenance support may be difficult to obtain for an expert system.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maintenance support may be difficult to obtain for an expert system. is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not tree about expert systems”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 35 of 40
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A spreadsheet package is one type of _____ support tool.
Correct Answer: Option B — decision
Detailed Academic Explanation:
decision is the correct answer to “A spreadsheet package is one type of _____ support tool.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 36 of 40
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A turnaround document can be a (n)
Correct Answer: Option C — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “A turnaround document can be a (n)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 37 of 40
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Data base preparation would be most difficult in a(n)
Correct Answer: Option D — bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bank is the correct answer to “Data base preparation would be most difficult in a(n)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 38 of 40
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The manager attempts to slow down the flow of
Correct Answer: Option A — machines
Detailed Academic Explanation:
machines is the correct answer to “The manager attempts to slow down the flow of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 39 of 40
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The accident file is commonly updated in the
Correct Answer: Option A — accident and claims data system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
accident and claims data system is the correct answer to “The accident file is commonly updated in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
Question 40 of 40
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MIS constraints are imposed by
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “MIS constraints are imposed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Management Information Systems.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Management Information Systems
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