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Question 671. _____ is and always has been wealth, and computers assist us in obtaining this wealth.
  1.    Data
  2.    Information
  3.    Calculation
  4.    Network
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Information
Question 672. Which of the following statements in correct?
  1.    most analysts agree on the structure and organization of MIS.
  2.    operational planning reports are a primary informational tool for middle management.
  3.    an MIS focuses on managing information generated with a computer system
  4.    the cross reference of data items is an integral feature of the simple structure used in database organization.
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> an MIS focuses on managing information generated with a computer system
Question 673. The selection of the solution technique to the implemented by a computing system should be made by
  1.    an operations research expert
  2.    a computer programmer
  3.    system analysts
  4.    a computing system user
  5.    None of the above
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Answer: Option D. -> a computing system user
Question 674. Management has become more complex because
  1.    there is less time to react to competitive actions
  2.    the equipment used in many of the firm's activities has become more complex
  3.    firms have become larger
  4.    All of the above
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
Question 675. Which of the following is not a primary reason for the popularity of decision support systems?
  1.    declining cost of computer hardware
  2.    advent of data-base management systems
  3.    increased number of programmers
  4.    management trained in analytic techniques
  5.    increased number of software packages
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> increased number of programmers
Question 676. A question that MIS designers must consider is whether to use "top_____ " or "bottom-up" development approach.
  1.    down
  2.    level
  3.    bottom
  4.    All of the above
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> down
Question 677. Accounting data
  1.    is oriented to the future
  2.    is prone to error
  3.    deals only with internal activities of the firm
  4.    must be converted into information to be of value to the manager
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> must be converted into information to be of value to the manager
Question 678. Sales invoking is a:
  1.    pre-sales activity
  2.    job of finance department
  3.    post-sales activity
  4.    All of the above
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> pre-sales activity
Question 679. Which of the following is not true of office automation?
  1.    It enhances office productivity.
  2.    Human factors should be considered in implementing office automation.
  3.    It will increase informal communications between employees.
  4.    Software should be designed to be user-friendly
  5.    All of the above are true.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> It will increase informal communications between employees.
Question 680. Individuals who intend to pursue a career as an information-system manager should have:
  1.    technical expertise in information systems
  2.    human-relations skills
  3.    ability to communicate in written form
  4.    two of the above
  5.    None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> None of the above

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