IT for Managers M1

What does MIS stand for?

• Management Information System

• Marketing Information System

• Modern Information Structure

• Machine Intelligence System

Which of the following is NOT a role of MIS?

• Decision-making support

• Data processing

• Internet browsing

• Business process automation

Who are the primary users of an MIS in an organization?

• Customers

• Employees and Management

• Government officials

• Competitors

What type of software is primarily used in MIS?

• System software

• Application software

• Gaming software

• Utility Software

How does MIS improve organizational effectiveness?

• By delaying decisions

• By providing accurate and timely information

• By increasing manual workload

• By replacing managers

A Real-Time Enterprise is one that:

• Uses outdated data

• Makes business decisions based on real-time data

• Only operates during working hours

• Relies entirely on manual processes

The Balance Scorecard is used to:

• Measure organizational performance across multiple areas

• Replace financial statements

• Eliminate competition

• Reduce the number of employees

What is strategic planning in MIS?

• A short-term approach to management

• A long-term approach to aligning IT with business goals

• An accounting practice

• A human resources function

What is phishing?

• A type of cyber fraud to steal information

• A fish farming method

• A way to improve computer performance

• A data encryption method

Encryption helps in:

• Protecting sensitive information

• Increasing virus attacks

• Slowing down the internet

• Reducing storage space