Management Information Systems – Hossein Bidgoli, 11th Edition (Verified Test Bank, Chapters 1–14, Complete & Updated 2023–2024 PDF Study Resource)

TEST BANK for Management Information Systems,
11th Edition by Hossein Bidgoli, Verified
Chapters 1 - 14, Complete Newest Version

, Table of Content
1. Information Systems in Business.

2. Computers and Their Business Applications.

3. Data and Business Intelligence.

4. Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues.

5. Protecting Information Resources.

6. Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime.

7. A Connected World.

8. E-Commerce.

9. Global Information Systems.

10. Building Successful Information Systems.

11. Enterprise Systems.

12. Supporting Decisions and Processes.

13. Artificial Intelligence and Automation.

14. Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications.
1. Information Systems in Business.
2.
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 co mpany. 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 o verlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more
competitive and to i mprove 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
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 task2is 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
KEYWORDS: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM

5. An information system should collect data from both external and internal sources, although organizational
objectiv es and the type of application also determine what sources to use.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
The information that users need affects the type of data that is collected and used.
An i nformation system should collect data from both external and internal sources,
althoug h organizational objectives and the type of application also determine what
sources to u
se. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Describe the four major components of an information system.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.1
TOPICS: Information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand