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This document contains a quiz on Management Information Systems (MIS) concepts with 25 true/false questions and an essay question. The true/false questions cover key topics like the definition of an information system, types of information systems like DSS, MIS, EIS, TPS, roles and examples. Knowing the different types of information systems is important for businesses as it helps them 1) select the right systems to support different management levels and business functions, and 2) integrate systems together to improve overall business goals and decision making.

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Management Information System Quiz 1

This document contains a quiz on Management Information Systems (MIS) concepts with 25 true/false questions and an essay question. The true/false questions cover key topics like the definition of an information system, types of information systems like DSS, MIS, EIS, TPS, roles and examples. Knowing the different types of information systems is important for businesses as it helps them 1) select the right systems to support different management levels and business functions, and 2) integrate systems together to improve overall business goals and decision making.

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Name: Course & Year: Score: July 10, 2018

MIS - Quiz#1

I. Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the given statement is true. If false, UNDERLINE THE WORD/S that makes the
statement false, and write the CORRECT WORD/S to make the statement true, (25 pts.)

1. The information system is a specific type of system in general.


2. DSS are strategic-level information system that help executives and senior managers analyze the
environment in which the organization operates.
3. Information technology is a subset of information system.
4. Application software is a program designed to handle specific tasks for users,
5. Management Information Systems are management-level systems that are used by middle managers to
help ensure the smooth running of the organization in the short to medium term.
6. Information system can be defined as a set of coordinated network of components, which act together
towards producing, distributing and processing information.
7. An example of MIS include sales management systems, budgeting systems, personnel systems, etc.
8. Procedures are the policies and methods to be followed in using operating and maintaining an
information system.
9. Data system is a collection of interrelated data organized so that individual records or groups or records
can be retrieved,
10. EIS is more analytical than MIS
11. Accounting Information System is a division of MIS and is all about a system of maintaining the entire
accounting, sales and purchase records, financial statements, and other transactions.
12. Transaction Processing Systems are operational-level systems at the bottom of the pyramid.
13. Information System focuses on managing technology and improving its utilization to advance the
overall business goals.
14. The software consists of input/output device, processor, and operating system and media devices.
15. Executive Information Systems are designed to be operated without the need for intermediaries and
easily tailored to the preferences of the individual using them.
16. Data is what results from the thoughtful analysis, manipulation, and presentation of data in a form that
will enhance the decision-making process.
17. Decision Support Systems are usually interactive and are used to solve ill structured problems.
18. Telecommunications are used to connect, or network, computer systems and portable and wearable
devices and to transmit information.
19. The role of MIS is based on internal information flows that support relatively structured decisions used
by lower to middle managerial levels.
20. There are five types of information system
21. Application software manages the hardware, data and program files and other system resources and
provides means for the user to control the computer.
22. Executive Information Systems can be seen as knowledge-based system, used by senior managers,
which facilitates the creation of knowledge and allow is integration into the organization.
23. Data warehouses contain the archival data, collected over time that can be mined for information.
24. Some examples of TPS include payroll systems, order processing systems, reservation systems, stock
control systems, etc.
25. MIS is also referred to as business intelligence system.

II. Essay.

1. Why is it important to know the types of information system? How does it help a business organization? (10 pts.)

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