TEST BANK FOR
management information systems 10th
edition by bidgoli
,Module 01: Information Systems in Business
True / False
1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Computers are most beneficial in transaction- processing operations. These operations are
repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involve enormous volumes of data, such as
inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems are automated,
human involvement is minimal. See 1-3:The Beginning: Transaction-Processing Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Define transaction-processing systems
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.3
TOPICS: Information systems Information
systems importance
KEYWORDS: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/20/2019 7:17 PM
2. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies, but the two
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overlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more competitive and to
improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information
Systems in Daily Life
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.1
TOPICS: Information systems Information
systems importance
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
3. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
a. True
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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:
Management Information Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4
TOPICS: Management information systems
KEYWORDS: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
4. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
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:
Management Information Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4
TOPICS: Management information systems
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management information systems 10th
edition by bidgoli
,Module 01: Information Systems in Business
True / False
1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Computers are most beneficial in transaction- processing operations. These operations are
repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involve enormous volumes of data, such as
inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems are automated,
human involvement is minimal. See 1-3:The Beginning: Transaction-Processing Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Define transaction-processing systems
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.3
TOPICS: Information systems Information
systems importance
KEYWORDS: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/20/2019 7:17 PM
2. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies, but the two
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overlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more competitive and to
improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information
Systems in Daily Life
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.1
TOPICS: Information systems Information
systems importance
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
3. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
a. True
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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:
Management Information Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4
TOPICS: Management information systems
KEYWORDS: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
4. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
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:
Management Information Systems
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Define management information systems.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.4
TOPICS: Management information systems
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