Question 1

The _____ is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.
A)mainframe
B)client
C)server
D)personal computer
E)ethernet

Accepted Answer

The mainframe is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.The mainframe is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.It also provides the connection to the external IT networks outside the organization; for example, it gives a user access to an organization's cloud computing services-but with high security and reliability and only from recognized and protected computing devices.

Question 2

An executive-support system is a type of
A)transaction-processing system.
B)business support system.
C)expert support system.
D)e-commerce system.
E)decision-support system.

Accepted Answer

An executive-support system is a sophisticated version of a decision support system that is designed to meet the needs of top managers.

Question 3

Which of the following management information systems are used for routine tasks?
A)decision support systems
B)expert systems
C)transaction-processing systems
D)e-commerce systems
E)operations information systems

Accepted Answer

A transaction-processing system is an MIS designed to handle large volumes of routine, recurring transactions.

Question 4

________ is behavior by a machine that closely mimics human logical behavior.
A)Nanotechnology
B)An executive-support system
C)An executive simulation
D)Intelligence quotient
E)Artificial intelligence

Accepted Answer

Artificial intelligence has been defined as behavior by a machine that, if performed by a human being, would be called "intelligent."

Question 5

_____ are computer programs that are developed for a specific task or use.
A)Operating system software
B)Operating networks
C)Application software
D)Servers
E)Data structures

Accepted Answer

Application software, such as programs for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database management, is developed for a specific task or use.

Question 6

A(n) _______ system is a computer system that gathers comprehensive data, organizes it, and summarizes it in ways that are useful to managers for their nonroutine tasks.
A)transactional analysis
B)artificial intelligence
C)expert
D)operations information
E)decision-support

Accepted Answer

An operations information system organizes important information for managers, a decision-support system gives managers model-building capability and the chance to manipulate information in a variety of ways.

Question 7

A(n) ______ system is a computer system that is designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions.
A)transactional analysis
B)artificial intelligence
C)transaction-processing
D)transactional modeling
E)decision-support

Accepted Answer

A transaction-processing system is an MIS designed to handle large volumes of routine, recurring transactions.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about excessive layering in hierarchy?
A)Many layers of managerial hierarchy ensures a short time for information to travel up the hierarchy.
B)Information remains undistorted when passed along the different layers of hierarchy.
C)Many layers of managerial hierarchy ensures an organization's quick response to changing market conditions.
D)Many layers of managerial hierarchy results in a long time for information to travel down the hierarchy.
E)The usefulness of information will always increase with an increase in layering of hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

When too many layers of managers exist, it takes a long time for information and requests to travel up the hierarchy and for decisions and answers to travel back down.

Question 9

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a(n)
A)local area network.
B)operating system software.
C)artificial intelligence network.
D)global positioning system.
E)content management system.

Accepted Answer

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a local area network (LAN).

Question 10

A computer software program that is developed for preparing graphs of sales performance (in terms of the number of units sold) over a required period of time is an example of a(n)
A)application software.
B)artificial intelligence program.
C)expert system software.
D)decision-support system.
E)operating system software.

Accepted Answer

Application software, such as programs for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database management, is developed for a specific task or use.

Question 11

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a _____ system and converts the data into useful information.
A)transaction-processing
B)artificial intelligence
C)expert
D)executive support
E)decision support

Accepted Answer

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a transaction-processing system and processes those data into useful information.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a programmed decision?
A)investing in a new type of production technology
B)developing a new type of consumer product
C)launching a new type of promotional campaign
D)expanding sales into a new country
E)refilling ink into a copier

Accepted Answer

Programmed decision making occurs in usual and predictable situations.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a nonprogrammed task or decision?
A)changing streetlights
B)the purchase of a new house
C)a trip to the grocery store for supplies
D)paying electricity bills
E)reordering printer cartridges

Accepted Answer

Nonprogrammed decision making occurs in response to unusual or unpredictable opportunities or threats.

Question 14

Executive support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive-support system is called a(n)
A)transaction-processing system.
B)expert system.
C)operations support system.
D)e-commerce support system.
E)group decision support system.

Accepted Answer

Executive-support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive-support system is called a group decision-support system.

Question 15

Large companies that need immense processing power have a(n) _____ computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information and can handle electronic communications between PCs situated in different LANs.
A)server
B)client
C)mainframe
D)cloud
E)personal

Accepted Answer

Large companies that need immense processing power have a mainframe computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information.

Question 16

A(n) _____ system is a sophisticated version of a decision support system that is designed to meet the needs of top managers.
A)transaction-processing
B)expert support
C)enterprise resource management
D)e-commerce support
E)executive-support

Accepted Answer

An executive-support system is a sophisticated version of a decision-support system that is designed to meet the needs of top managers.

Question 17

A(n) ______ is an interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions.
A)decision-support system
B)artificial intelligence system
C)decisional balance sheet
D)transaction-processing system
E)business decision mapping

Accepted Answer

A decision-support system provides computer-built models that help managers make better nonprogrammed decisions.

Question 18

_____ tells the computer hardware how to run.
A)Operating system software
B)Mainframes
C)Application software
D)Local area networks
E)Wide area networks

Accepted Answer

Operating system software tells the computer hardware how to run.

Question 19

A bank that uses a computer system to record deposits and withdrawals from its customers' accounts is most likely to use a(n)
A)inventory management system.
B)transaction-processing system.
C)expert system.
D)group decision-support system.
E)artificial intelligence system.

Accepted Answer

A transaction-processing system is an MIS designed to handle large volumes of routine, recurring transactions.

Question 20

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, which are installed with computer software to track inventory levels of their products, are using a(n) _______ system.
A)group decision-support
B)artificial intelligence
C)expert
D)executive-support
E)transaction-processing

Accepted Answer

A transaction-processing system is an MIS designed to handle large volumes of routine, recurring transactions.

Quiz 18: Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

The _____ is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.

An executive-support system is a type of

Which of the following management information systems are used for routine tasks?

________ is behavior by a machine that closely mimics human logical behavior.

_____ are computer programs that are developed for a specific task or use.

A(n) _______ system is a computer system that gathers comprehensive data, organizes it, and summarizes it in ways that are useful to managers for their nonroutine tasks.

A(n) ______ system is a computer system that is designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions.

Which of the following statements is true about excessive layering in hierarchy?

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a(n)

A computer software program that is developed for preparing graphs of sales performance (in terms of the number of units sold) over a required period of time is an example of a(n)

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a _____ system and converts the data into useful information.

Which of the following is an example of a programmed decision?

Which of the following is an example of a nonprogrammed task or decision?

Executive support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive-support system is called a(n)

Large companies that need immense processing power have a(n) _____ computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information and can handle electronic communications between PCs situated in different LANs.

A(n) _____ system is a sophisticated version of a decision support system that is designed to meet the needs of top managers.

A(n) ______ is an interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions.

_____ tells the computer hardware how to run.

A bank that uses a computer system to record deposits and withdrawals from its customers' accounts is most likely to use a(n)

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, which are installed with computer software to track inventory levels of their products, are using a(n) _______ system.