Question 1

Personal computers on the desks of managers within a computer network are called:
A) servers.
B) clients.
C) mainframes.
D) external networks.
E) hubs.

Accepted Answer

Personal computers on the desks of managers are typically part of a larger computer network and are connected to a central server. These personal computers are referred to as "clients" because they rely on the server for resources and data.

Question 2

The stage of the product life cycle in which demand and therefore sales for a product is least is the _____ stage.
A) embryonic
B) maturity
C) growth
D) decline
E) saturation

Accepted Answer

In the embryonic stage, a product has yet to gain widespread acceptance; customers are unsure what a product, such as a new smartphone, has to offer, and demand for it is minimal.

Question 3

The _____ stage occurs when advancing IT leads to the development of a more advanced product making the old one obsolete and resulting in a fall of sales.
A) embryonic
B) conceptual
C) growth
D) maturity
E) decline

Accepted Answer

The description in the question matches the decline stage of the product life cycle, where the product becomes obsolete and sales decline. The embryonic stage is the initial stage of the product life cycle, where the product is introduced to the market. The conceptual stage is the stage where the product is still being developed and not yet introduced to the market. The growth stage is where the product experiences an increase in sales and popularity. The maturity stage is where the product reaches its peak sales and market saturation.

Question 4

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 answer of The _____ is the master computer that...

Question 5

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) Decision support systems.

Accepted Answer

Transaction-processing systems are used for routine tasks such as processing daily transactions, updating inventory, and generating reports. The other options - decision support systems, expert systems, and e-commerce systems - are used for more specialized and complex tasks.

Question 6

An interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions is known as a(n):
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 is a computer-based tool that supports non-programmed decision-making. It helps the decision-maker to analyze data and information in order to generate models that can be used to evaluate different options and make better decisions. The other options are not specifically related to decision-making models or support systems.

Question 7

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 converts the data into useful information.

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

Excessive layering in hierarchy results in a long time for information to travel down the hierarchy due to the number of levels it has to pass through before reaching the employees who need it. This can result in delays in decision-making and slow response to changing market conditions.

Question 9

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) applications software.
B) artificial intelligence program.
C) expert system software.
D) decision support system.
E) operating system software.

Accepted Answer

The computer software program developed for preparing graphs of sales performance is a specific application that falls under the category of applications software. It is designed to perform a specific task, which is to prepare graphs of sales performance. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 10

Powerful, user-friendly programs that are developed for a specific task or use are called _____.
A) operating system softwares
B) operating networks
C) application softwares
D) servers
E) data structures

Accepted Answer

Application softwares are programs that are developed to perform a specific task or use, such as word processing, video editing, or graphic design. Operating system softwares are the base software that manages and controls computer hardware and resources. Operating networks are not a type of software, but rather a combination of hardware and software that allows computers to communicate and share resources. Servers are computer programs or hardware that provide a service to other programs or devices. Data structures are a way of organizing and storing data in a computer program.

Question 11

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

Refilling ink into a copier is a routine and repetitive task that can be considered a programmed decision. The other options involve strategic or innovative decisions that require more analysis and evaluation.

Question 13

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 group of client computers linked directly to a server is referred to as a local area network (LAN).

Question 14

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the _____ stage.
A) creation
B) maturity
C) decline
D) growth
E) conception

Accepted Answer

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the growth stage. This is when the product experiences a rapid increase in sales and profits as it gains popularity and acceptance among consumers.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Operating system softwares provide a layer of software that interacts directly with the computer hardware and provides a user interface for other software programs to run on top of. It manages the computer's memory, processes, and hardware devices, and provides services for applications to use. Mainframes, application softwares, local area networks, and wide area networks are not directly responsible for telling the computer hardware how to run.

Question 16

The _____ stage begins when market demand peaks because most customers have already bought the product. At this stage, demand is typically replacement demand.
A) maturity
B) decline
C) embryonic
D) growth
E) conception

Accepted Answer

The growth stage ends and the maturity stage begins when market demand peaks because most customers have already bought the product.(There are relatively few first-time buyers left.) At this stage, demand is typically replacement demand.

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, that are installed with computer softwares to track inventory levels of their products are using a transaction-processing system. This system processes transactions quickly and accurately and is designed to handle large amounts of data.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A transaction-processing system is specifically designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions, such as processing sales or payroll transactions. It performs functions like recording transactions, updating records, and generating reports. Artificial intelligence and decision support systems are designed for more complex decision-making and analysis, while transactional analysis and modeling are not widely used terms in computer systems.

Question 20

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 designed to process routine transactions such as deposits and withdrawals from customers' accounts. It is used by banks and other financial institutions to maintain accurate records of customer transactions. Option A, inventory management system, is not relevant in this case as it deals with managing inventories of goods. Option C, expert system, is more complex and used to make expert-level decisions in a specific domain. Option D, group decision-support system, is used to support group decision-making processes. Option E, artificial intelligence system, is highly advanced and not typically used for routine banking transactions.

Quiz 18: Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Personal computers on the desks of managers within a computer network are called:

The stage of the product life cycle in which demand and therefore sales for a product is least is the _____ stage.

The _____ stage occurs when advancing IT leads to the development of a more advanced product making the old one obsolete and resulting in a fall of sales.

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.

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

An interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions is known as a(n) :

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

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

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) :

Powerful, user-friendly programs that are developed for a specific task or use are called _____.

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

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

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

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the _____ stage.

_____ tell the computer hardware how to run.

The _____ stage begins when market demand peaks because most customers have already bought the product. At this stage, demand is typically replacement demand.

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.

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, that are installed with computer softwares to track inventory levels of their products are using a(n) :

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

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