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,Module 01: Information Systems in Business
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True / False
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1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly required.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Computers are most beneficial in transaction- processing operations. These operations vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv



are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involve enormous volumes of data,
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such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems are
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automated, human involvement is minimal. See 1-3:The Beginning: Transaction-
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Processing Systems vv




POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Define transaction-processing systems
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QUESTION TYPE: vv True / False vv vv




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: vv v vMIS.10e.1.3
TOPICS: Information systems vv



Information systems
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importance
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KEYWORDS: Remember
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DATE MODIFIED:
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2. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies, but the two vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv



overlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more competitive and to
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improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information
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Systems in Daily Life vv vv vv vv




POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. vv vv vv vv vv vv vv




QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.1
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TOPICS: Information systems vv



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importance vv




KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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,Module 01: Information Systems in Business
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3. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
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a. True




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, Module 01: Information Systems in Business
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b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a task. See 1-4:
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Management Information Systems vv vv vv




POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems. vv vv vv




QUESTION TYPE: True / False vv vv vv




HAS VARIABLES:
vv False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4 vv v v




TOPICS: Management information systems vv vv




KEYWORDS: Remember
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DATE MODIFIED: vv10/22/2019 1:26 PM vv vv




4. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system’s objectives. See 1-4:
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems. vv vv vv




QUESTION TYPE: True / False vv vv vv




HAS VARIABLES:
vv False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4 vv v v




TOPICS: Management information systems vv vv




KEYWORDS: Remember
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DATE MODIFIED: vv 10/22/2019 1:26 PM vv vv




5. An information system should collect data from both external and internal sources, although organizational
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objectives and the type of application also determine what sources to use.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
The information that users need affects the type of data that is collected and used. An
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information system should collect data from both external and internal sources,
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although organizational objectives and the type of application also determine what
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sources to use. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information Systemvv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv




POINTS: 1

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