Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of good information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Worth its cost, timely, relevant, all encompassing 
B)  Timely, expensive but complete, relevant 
C)  Relevant, not many important errors, worth its cost 
D)  Timely, expensive but complete, accurate 
E)  Timely, relevant, worth its cost, barely sufficient, accurate 
A)  Worth its cost, timely, relevant, all encompassing 
B)  Timely, expensive but complete, relevant 
C)  Relevant, not many important errors, worth its cost 
D)  Timely, expensive but complete, accurate 
E)  Timely, relevant, worth its cost, barely sufficient, accurate

Question 2

A structured decision involves an understood and accepted method for making the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When stock in inventory hits a critical point, it is called the ________ point.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When stock in inventory hits a critical...

Question 4

Recorded facts or figures is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  context. 
B)  information. 
C)  data. 
D)  knowledge. 
E)  processed information. 
A)  context. 
B)  information. 
C)  data. 
D)  knowledge. 
E)  processed information.

Question 5

Managerial decisions refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  day-to-day activities. 
B)  broader-scope, organizational issues. 
C)  an understood and accepted method for making decisions. 
D)  the allocation and utilization of resources. 
E)  the control of resources and activities. 
A)  day-to-day activities. 
B)  broader-scope, organizational issues. 
C)  an understood and accepted method for making decisions. 
D)  the allocation and utilization of resources. 
E)  the control of resources and activities.

Question 6

A ________ lists the items ordered and the quantity requested of each item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ lists the items ordered and...

Question 7

The review step may lead to another decision and another iteration of the decision making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Business processes are synonymous with business systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What does a transaction processing system support?

Accepted Answer

A transaction proces

Question 10

Provide an example of a structured decision.

Accepted Answer

A structured decision is one for which t

Question 11

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the payment process, the invoice is compared to the purchase order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The truck that delivers the orders to the receiving and stocking activity would be viewed in the inventory management process as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  facility. 
B)  information output. 
C)  activity. 
D)  resource. 
E)  data input 
A)  facility. 
B)  information output. 
C)  activity. 
D)  resource. 
E)  data input

Question 14

Instructions for how a computer should perform specific tasks is (are) called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions for how a computer should perform...

Question 15

An activity can be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the carrying out of a business procedure. 
B)  a series of steps in a business process. 
C)  an action that supports a business strategy. 
D)  transforming resources and information of one type into resources and information of another type. 
E)  action performed by an actor. 
A)  the carrying out of a business procedure. 
B)  a series of steps in a business process. 
C)  an action that supports a business strategy. 
D)  transforming resources and information of one type into resources and information of another type. 
E)  action performed by an actor.

Question 16

Activities transform resources and data into different kinds of resources and data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Provide an example of a strategic decision.

Accepted Answer

Strategic decisions concern br

Question 18

When data is presented with a meaningful context, it becomes information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the ________ component of an order management information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  information 
C)  procedure 
D)  hardware 
E)  people 
A)  software 
B)  information 
C)  procedure 
D)  hardware 
E)  people

Question 20

A copy of the purchase order is sent to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following are characteristics of good information?

A structured decision involves an understood and accepted method for making the decision.

When stock in inventory hits a critical point, it is called the ________ point.

Recorded facts or figures is (are)

Managerial decisions refer to

A ________ lists the items ordered and the quantity requested of each item.

The review step may lead to another decision and another iteration of the decision making process.

Business processes are synonymous with business systems.

What does a transaction processing system support?

Provide an example of a structured decision.

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

In the payment process, the invoice is compared to the purchase order.

The truck that delivers the orders to the receiving and stocking activity would be viewed in the inventory management process as a(n)

Instructions for how a computer should perform specific tasks is (are) called ________.

An activity can be defined as

Activities transform resources and data into different kinds of resources and data.

Provide an example of a strategic decision.

When data is presented with a meaningful context, it becomes information.

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the ________ component of an order management information system.

A copy of the purchase order is sent to the customer.

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Exam 2: Business Processes and Decision Making

Which of the following are characteristics of good information?

A structured decision involves an understood and accepted method for making the decision.

When stock in inventory hits a critical point, it is called the ________ point.

Recorded facts or figures is (are)

Managerial decisions refer to

A ________ lists the items ordered and the quantity requested of each item.

The review step may lead to another decision and another iteration of the decision making process.

Business processes are synonymous with business systems.

What does a transaction processing system support?

Provide an example of a structured decision.

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

In the payment process, the invoice is compared to the purchase order.

The truck that delivers the orders to the receiving and stocking activity would be viewed in the inventory management process as a(n)

Instructions for how a computer should perform specific tasks is (are) called ________.

An activity can be defined as

Activities transform resources and data into different kinds of resources and data.

Provide an example of a strategic decision.

When data is presented with a meaningful context, it becomes information.

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the ________ component of an order management information system.

A copy of the purchase order is sent to the customer.

Information Systems and You

Application Extension-Introduction to Business Process Modeling With Microsoft Visio

Productivity, Innovation, and Strategy

Application Extension-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Hardware and Software

Database and Content Management

Extension-Using Microsoft Access 2013

Extension-Database Design

Networks and Collaboration

Competitive Advantage and Business Processes

Decision Making and Business Intelligence

E-commerce, Social Networking, and Web 20

Acquiring Information Systems Through Projects

Application Extension-Introduction to Microsoft Project

Structure, Governance, and Ethics

Managing Information Security and Privacy

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