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Chapter 16 Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A management information system (MIS) is an organized system of processing reporting information in an organization.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Financial information for an organization includes budgets, sales reports, and financial statements.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The first step in the management information system (MIS) process is to process, analyze, and organize data in a useful manner.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

E-mail is commonly sent by using a fax machine.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Word processing software allows for easy analysis of data using columns and rows.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Desktop publishing software makes it possible to create high-publications with a personal computer.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Database software is commonly used to create letters, memos, and reports.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Spreadsheet software includes built-in formulas to quickly perform various types of calculations.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Integrated software is also commonly called single-function software.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Computer-assisted instruction allows people to learn at their own pace.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The purpose of a management information system (MIS) is to ________________.

a)

link computers in several geographic areas

b)

provide an organized system of processing and reporting company information

c)

report new methods for using computers

d)

allow employees to learn about new software

12.

Marketing information in a management information system would include ______________.

a)

production summaries

b)

employee benefit data

c)

information on customer needs

d)

income and expense budget

13.

The final step in the management information system (MIS) process is to ______________.

a)

update data files as needed

b)

distribute information reports to managers

c)

identify information needs of the organization

d)

run a computer system

14.

E-mail refers to correspondence that is transmitted through ____________.

a)

word processing software

b)

fax machines

c)

a computer network

d)

a database

15.

Word processing software is commonly used to create ___________.

a)

memos

b)

financial statements

c)

lists of related customer data

d)

bar charts

16.

The creation of sales brochures would be best accomplished with _____________.

a)

a spreadsheet program

b)

graphic software

c)

desktop publishing

d)

e-mail

17.

Database software would be most useful when preparing _______________.

a)

a company budget

b)

an inventory list

c)

a newsletter

d)

a line graph

18.

Which figure is usually included in spread sheet software?

a)

desktop publishing

b)

the ability to check spelling and grammar

c)

database marketing

d)

built-in math calculations

19.

Integrated software usually includes each of the following function EXCEPT

a)

word processing.

b)

computer-assisted instructions.

c)

a database.

d)

a spreadsheet.

20.

Telecommuting refers to ______________.

a)

the activities of using a computer at home to do a job

b)

The moment of data through a computer network within the same city

c)

the creations of newsletters and other publications with a personal computer

d)

the use of software to maintain, analyze, and combine customer information files

21.

An organized system of processing and reporting information in an organization is a ___________.

a)

management information system

b)

filing cabinet

c)

rolodex

d)

interdepartmental information protocols

22.

A list of computer functions that appear on the screen is called a __________.

a)

database

b)

menu

c)

processing unit

d)

syntax error

23.

___________ is a computer program that prepares charts, graphs, and other visual elements.

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Excel

c)

Visual Basic

d)

Graphics software

24.

A _____ is a device that allows a person to communicate with other computer users through the telephone / cable lines.

a)

telecommunication device

b)

LSAT

c)

modem

d)

solid state drive

25.

A _____ machine allows the rapid sending or receiving of copies through telephone lines.

a)

flux capacitor

b)

fax

c)

modem

d)

projector