Question 1

In the value chain model,the primary activity ________ is the process of creating products or services from raw materials.

Accepted Answer

A) marketing and sales 
B) operations 
C) procurement 
D) inbound logistics 
A) marketing and sales 
B) operations 
C) procurement 
D) inbound logistics

Question 2

A company's supply ________ includes the network of organizations that supply raw materials,manufacture products,and distribute products to customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company's supply ________ includes the network...

Question 3

One purpose of an information system is to help people in an organization to gather and use information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities.
-inventory control

Accepted Answer

A) record transactions 
B) reduce the number of items in stock 
C) print employee paychecks 
D) buy new stock from vendors 
E) record what customers owe
F)print a check for a vendor
G)summarize monthly income and expenses 
A) record transactions 
B) reduce the number of items in stock 
C) print employee paychecks 
D) buy new stock from vendors 
E) record what customers owe
F)print a check for a vendor
G)summarize monthly income and expenses

Question 5

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities.
-operational level

Accepted Answer

A) clearly understandable, established procedures 
B) unique, unknown circumstances 
C) short-term plans for the next year or so 
D) long-range, major impact decisions 
E) some uncertainty, some clarity
F)day-to-day activities 
A) clearly understandable, established procedures 
B) unique, unknown circumstances 
C) short-term plans for the next year or so 
D) long-range, major impact decisions 
E) some uncertainty, some clarity
F)day-to-day activities

Question 6

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities.
-structured decision

Accepted Answer

A) clearly understandable, established procedures 
B) unique, unknown circumstances 
C) short-term plans for the next year or so 
D) long-range, major impact decisions 
E) some uncertainty, some clarity
F)day-to-day activities 
A) clearly understandable, established procedures 
B) unique, unknown circumstances 
C) short-term plans for the next year or so 
D) long-range, major impact decisions 
E) some uncertainty, some clarity
F)day-to-day activities

Question 7

A transaction processing system which reduces the number of items in stock would be recorded in a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) EDI 
B) ERP 
C) accounts payable 
D) inventory control 
A) EDI 
B) ERP 
C) accounts payable 
D) inventory control

Question 8

After data entry,the next step in the transaction process is

Accepted Answer

A) document preparation. 
B) processing data. 
C) storing and updating data. 
D) user inquiry. 
A) document preparation. 
B) processing data. 
C) storing and updating data. 
D) user inquiry.

Question 9

A(n)________ receivable TPS keeps records of amounts owed by customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ receivable TPS keeps records of amounts...

Question 10

An example of ________ analysis is calculating the best price to charge for a product.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of ________ analysis is calculating...

Question 11

In the context of business information systems,information technology performs functions such as processing and acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Transaction processing is a cyclical process involving entering data,processing data,storing and updating data,preparing documents and reports,and utilizing user ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Transaction processing is a cyclical process involving...

Question 13

Bills,receipts,and packing lists are examples of ________ in a TPS.

Accepted Answer

A) data warehouses 
B) batch processes 
C) action documents 
D) user inquiries 
A) data warehouses 
B) batch processes 
C) action documents 
D) user inquiries

Question 14

________ analysis is used by a DSS to vary the value of key input variables systematically and project output as each input variable is changed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ analysis is used by a DSS...

Question 15

During the output function of a computer system,the result is transferred to customers,clients,and other systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A management information system receives input from the

Accepted Answer

A) EDI. 
B) CPM. 
C) DSS. 
D) TPS. 
A) EDI. 
B) CPM. 
C) DSS. 
D) TPS.

Question 17

An enterprise resource planning system

Accepted Answer

A) increases the quality of the data of a transaction subsystem. 
B) decreases the costs for a business. 
C) increases information sharing between business processes. 
D) decreases the complexity of business systems. 
A) increases the quality of the data of a transaction subsystem. 
B) decreases the costs for a business. 
C) increases information sharing between business processes. 
D) decreases the complexity of business systems.

Question 18

"When deciding on an action,assume its most severe consequence and act accordingly." This is which ethical guideline?

Accepted Answer

A) code of ethics 
B) informed consent 
C) most restrictive action 
D) higher ethic 
A) code of ethics 
B) informed consent 
C) most restrictive action 
D) higher ethic

Question 19

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities.
-sales

Accepted Answer

A) record transactions 
B) reduce the number of items in stock 
C) print employee paychecks 
D) buy new stock from vendors 
E) record what customers owe
F)print a check for a vendor
G)summarize monthly income and expenses 
A) record transactions 
B) reduce the number of items in stock 
C) print employee paychecks 
D) buy new stock from vendors 
E) record what customers owe
F)print a check for a vendor
G)summarize monthly income and expenses

Question 20

A flower company working closely with a credit card company to handle the store's payment logistics is an example of a business ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A flower company working closely with a...

In the value chain model,the primary activity ________ is the process of creating products or services from raw materials.

A company's supply ________ includes the network of organizations that supply raw materials,manufacture products,and distribute products to customers.

One purpose of an information system is to help people in an organization to gather and use information.

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities. -inventory control

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities. -operational level

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities. -structured decision

A transaction processing system which reduces the number of items in stock would be recorded in a(n)________ system.

After data entry,the next step in the transaction process is

A(n)________ receivable TPS keeps records of amounts owed by customers.

An example of ________ analysis is calculating the best price to charge for a product.

In the context of business information systems,information technology performs functions such as processing and acquisition.

Transaction processing is a cyclical process involving entering data,processing data,storing and updating data,preparing documents and reports,and utilizing user ________.

Bills,receipts,and packing lists are examples of ________ in a TPS.

________ analysis is used by a DSS to vary the value of key input variables systematically and project output as each input variable is changed.

During the output function of a computer system,the result is transferred to customers,clients,and other systems.

A management information system receives input from the

An enterprise resource planning system

"When deciding on an action,assume its most severe consequence and act accordingly." This is which ethical guideline?

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities. -sales

A flower company working closely with a credit card company to handle the store's payment logistics is an example of a business ________.

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Exam 12: Information Systems in Business

In the value chain model,the primary activity ________ is the process of creating products or services from raw materials.

A company's supply ________ includes the network of organizations that supply raw materials,manufacture products,and distribute products to customers.

One purpose of an information system is to help people in an organization to gather and use information.

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities. -inventory control

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities. -operational level

Match the decisions and management levels to their definitions and responsibilities. -structured decision

A transaction processing system which reduces the number of items in stock would be recorded in a(n)________ system.

After data entry,the next step in the transaction process is

A(n)________ receivable TPS keeps records of amounts owed by customers.

An example of ________ analysis is calculating the best price to charge for a product.

In the context of business information systems,information technology performs functions such as processing and acquisition.

Transaction processing is a cyclical process involving entering data,processing data,storing and updating data,preparing documents and reports,and utilizing user ________.

Bills,receipts,and packing lists are examples of ________ in a TPS.

________ analysis is used by a DSS to vary the value of key input variables systematically and project output as each input variable is changed.

During the output function of a computer system,the result is transferred to customers,clients,and other systems.

A management information system receives input from the

An enterprise resource planning system

"When deciding on an action,assume its most severe consequence and act accordingly." This is which ethical guideline?

Match the following transaction processing systems to the activities. -sales

A flower company working closely with a credit card company to handle the store's payment logistics is an example of a business ________.

Exploring Our Digital Planet

Hardware Basics: Inside the Box

Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Productivity Applications

Graphics, digital Media, and Multimedia

Database Applications and Privacy Implications

Networking and Digital Communication

The Evolving Internet

Computer Security and Risks

Computers at Work, school, and Home

E-Commerce and E-Business: the Evolving Internet Economy

Systems Design and Development

Is Artificial Intelligence Real

Computer and Internet Terminology

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