Question 1

Information that is complete

Accepted Answer

A) must be available at the appropriate time. 
B) must present all pertinent facts. 
C) must accurately reflect the real world. 
D) must have a bearing on the problem at hand. 
E) All of these choices 
A) must be available at the appropriate time. 
B) must present all pertinent facts. 
C) must accurately reflect the real world. 
D) must have a bearing on the problem at hand. 
E) All of these choices

Question 2

A(n)____ is a communication network that allows selected outsiders limited access to an organization's internal information system.

Accepted Answer

A) web delimiter 
B) intranet 
C) limited Internet 
D) focused website 
E) extranet 
A) web delimiter 
B) intranet 
C) limited Internet 
D) focused website 
E) extranet

Question 3

The DSS uses a wide range of both internal information and external sources,such as industry reports,global economic forecasts,and reports on competitors' capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Theresa tracks her credit card spending on her card's website.Each day her purchases are processed by a(n)____ information system.

Accepted Answer

A) decision support 
B) transaction-processing 
C) management information 
D) expert 
E) artificial intelligence 
A) decision support 
B) transaction-processing 
C) management information 
D) expert 
E) artificial intelligence

Question 5

Which of the following statements comparing an MIS and a decision support system is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) An MIS is more flexible than a decision support system. 
B) An MIS is harder to learn than a decision support system. 
C) An MIS works better when problems are nonroutine than does a decision support system. 
D) A well-developed MIS requires more use of time and resources than does a decision support system. 
E) An MIS is not as complex as a decision support system. 
A) An MIS is more flexible than a decision support system. 
B) An MIS is harder to learn than a decision support system. 
C) An MIS works better when problems are nonroutine than does a decision support system. 
D) A well-developed MIS requires more use of time and resources than does a decision support system. 
E) An MIS is not as complex as a decision support system.

Question 6

Describe the six limitations of information systems and how they impact management decisions.

Accepted Answer

1. Cost: Information systems can be expe

Question 7

____________________ information,like timely information,depends on the needs and circumstances of a particular manager.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ information,like timely information,depends on the needs...

Question 8

The actual information system is created by ____________________ the databases,hardware,software,and operating systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The actual information system is created by...

Question 9

Large websites use dedicated workstations¾large computers¾known as ____________________,which are customized for managing,maintaining,and supporting websites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large websites use dedicated workstations¾large computers¾known as...

Question 10

Transaction-processing systems gather,organize,summarize,and report data for use by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is used as a quick reference for upper-level managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive support system 
B) Decision support system 
C) Management information system 
D) Transaction-processing system 
E) Computerized database 
A) Executive support system 
B) Decision support system 
C) Management information system 
D) Transaction-processing system 
E) Computerized database

Question 12

Managers are constantly bombarded with data and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast the terms data and information.Give an example of each term.

Accepted Answer

Data and information are closely related

Question 14

Realtors typically keep their own homes on the market longer and get a higher price than when they are selling someone else's home.Is that data or information? Why?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Realtors typically keep t

Question 15

NCC Incorporated has a complex,computerized information system that can calculate projected sales,market share,and profit profiles for each of the potential price-increase levels that a manager is considering.This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) transaction-processing. 
B) MIS. 
C) decision support. 
D) expert. 
E) functional. 
A) transaction-processing. 
B) MIS. 
C) decision support. 
D) expert. 
E) functional.

Question 16

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following.You may use a response...

Question 17

You have been asked to design a decision support system to help personnel managers make employment decisions.What data would you need to have available to build such a system? What types of questions might an HR manager ask the system?

Accepted Answer

To design a decision support system for

Question 18

Maricel works on the assembly line for Chrysler.From her perspective,information about liquidity ratios is

Accepted Answer

A) insignificant. 
B) inaccurate. 
C) incomplete. 
D) irrelevant. 
E) untimely. 
A) insignificant. 
B) inaccurate. 
C) incomplete. 
D) irrelevant. 
E) untimely.

Question 19

Information systems are not suitable for all tasks or problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Internet service providers

Accepted Answer

A) are the world's largest data communications network. 
B) were created by the Pentagon. 
C) allow personal computers almost anywhere in the world to be linked together. 
D) are commercial firms that maintain a permanent connection to the Net and sell temporary connections to subscribers. 
E) All of these choices 
A) are the world's largest data communications network. 
B) were created by the Pentagon. 
C) allow personal computers almost anywhere in the world to be linked together. 
D) are commercial firms that maintain a permanent connection to the Net and sell temporary connections to subscribers. 
E) All of these choices

Exam 22: Managing Information and Information Technology

Information that is complete

A(n)____ is a communication network that allows selected outsiders limited access to an organization's internal information system.

The DSS uses a wide range of both internal information and external sources,such as industry reports,global economic forecasts,and reports on competitors' capabilities.

Theresa tracks her credit card spending on her card's website.Each day her purchases are processed by a(n)____ information system.

Which of the following statements comparing an MIS and a decision support system is TRUE?

Describe the six limitations of information systems and how they impact management decisions.

____________________ information,like timely information,depends on the needs and circumstances of a particular manager.

The actual information system is created by ____________________ the databases,hardware,software,and operating systems.

Large websites use dedicated workstations¾large computers¾known as ____________________,which are customized for managing,maintaining,and supporting websites.

Transaction-processing systems gather,organize,summarize,and report data for use by managers.

Which of the following is used as a quick reference for upper-level managers?

Managers are constantly bombarded with data and information.

Compare and contrast the terms data and information.Give an example of each term.

Realtors typically keep their own homes on the market longer and get a higher price than when they are selling someone else's home.Is that data or information? Why?

NCC Incorporated has a complex,computerized information system that can calculate projected sales,market share,and profit profiles for each of the potential price-increase levels that a manager is considering.This is an example of a(n)

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

You have been asked to design a decision support system to help personnel managers make employment decisions.What data would you need to have available to build such a system? What types of questions might an HR manager ask the system?

Maricel works on the assembly line for Chrysler.From her perspective,information about liquidity ratios is

Information systems are not suitable for all tasks or problems.

Internet service providers

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