Management information systems - Exam
  • 1. Management Information Systems (MIS) is a field that focuses on how businesses use technology to manage information and support decision-making processes. MIS professionals are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing systems that collect, store, and analyze data to help organizations make strategic decisions. These systems can range from basic software applications to complex databases and data warehouses. By utilizing MIS, businesses can improve efficiency, increase productivity, and gain a competitive advantage in today's data-driven marketplace.

    Which type of system is used for capturing, storing, and managing electronic documents?
A) Supply Chain Management (SCM)
B) Document Management System (DMS)
C) Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
D) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • 2. What is the main benefit of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for businesses?
A) Reduced production costs
B) Employee monitoring and surveillance
C) Maximizing shareholder profits
D) Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • 3. What is the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in organizations?
A) Providing physical security
B) Integrating business functions and processes
C) Monitoring internet usage
D) Offering entertainment to employees
  • 4. How does a System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) contribute to MIS implementation?
A) It provides a structured approach to developing and maintaining information systems
B) It ignores system testing
C) It promotes chaos and disorder
D) It focuses on immediate system shutdowns
  • 5. How do Executive Information Systems (EIS) differ from other information systems?
A) They are tailored for top-level executives providing strategic information
B) They focus on day-to-day operational tasks
C) They are designed for entry-level employees
D) They do not involve decision-making
  • 6. What is the main role of Information Systems Audit in organizations?
A) Evaluating the effectiveness of information systems controls
B) Monitoring employee bathroom breaks
C) Ignoring data privacy concerns
D) Increasing maintenance costs
  • 7. What is the role of a Transaction Processing System (TPS) in an organization?
A) Regulating company policies
B) Capturing and processing transaction data in real-time
C) Randomly generating reports
D) Monitoring employee behavior
  • 8. What is the role of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in an organization?
A) Calculating employee wages
B) Mapping and analyzing spatial data
C) Monitoring employee communication
D) Managing financial transactions
  • 9. How does a Management Information System (MIS) impact organizational efficiency?
A) By streamlining processes and providing accurate information
B) By creating more administrative hurdles
C) By increasing employee turnover rates
D) By promoting data inaccuracies
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