Class Work 1 — Management Information Systems

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Question 1 of 11

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1. Which of the following best defines a system?

A. A network of computers connected by cables B. A database used to store information for managers C. A collection of components that operate collaboratively to produce an output D. A computer program that processes data into reports

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2. The ACCURATE mnemonic for the qualities of useful information includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Authoritative B. Encrypted C. User-targeted D. Cost-beneficial

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3. The four activities that form the basic information cycle are:

A. Input, process, output, feedback B. Gather, analyse, report, archive C. Collect, process, store, disseminate D. Plan, organise, direct, control

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4. The five components of an information system are:

A. Hardware, software, networking, security, and data B. Information, technology, people, processes, and policies C. Input, processing, output, storage, and feedback D. Managers, employees, analysts, customers, and partners

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5. Which component of an MIS includes guidelines on acceptable use, data governance, and privacy?

A. The technology component B. The processes component C. The policies component D. The people component

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6. A distributor that uses its MIS to automatically track stock levels and reorder before running out is primarily pursuing which strategic objective?

A. New products, services, and business models B. Survival C. Customer and supplier intimacy D. Operational excellence

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7. In the DIKW hierarchy, which level answers the question "How?" and is held by people, not just systems?

A. Wisdom B. Data C. Knowledge D. Information

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Question 8 of 11

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8. A monthly sales report showing GHS 120,000 in revenue for March is an example of:

A. Knowledge B. Data C. Information D. Wisdom

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Question 9 of 11

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9. Which quality of useful information requires that the benefit of obtaining the information should exceed the cost of gathering it?

A. Authoritative B. Cost-beneficial C. User-targeted D. Relevant

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Question 10 of 11

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10. What distinguishes a Management Information System (MIS) from a general information system?

A. It uses more advanced hardware than an ordinary information system B. It only deals with financial data C. It does not require people to operate it D. It is deliberately oriented towards supporting management decision-making

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Question 11 of 11

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11. A distributor uses its MIS to track stock automatically and reorder before running out. Which strategic reason for investing in MIS does this best illustrate?

A. New products, services, and business models B. Survival C. Customer and supplier intimacy D. Operational excellence