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WorksheetsChapter 16 Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A management information system (MIS) is an organized system of processing reporting information in an organization.
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False
Financial information for an organization includes budgets, sales reports, and financial statements.
True
False
The first step in the management information system (MIS) process is to process, analyze, and organize data in a useful manner.
True
False
E-mail is commonly sent by using a fax machine.
True
False
Word processing software allows for easy analysis of data using columns and rows.
True
False
Desktop publishing software makes it possible to create high-publications with a personal computer.
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False
Database software is commonly used to create letters, memos, and reports.
True
False
Spreadsheet software includes built-in formulas to quickly perform various types of calculations.
True
False
Integrated software is also commonly called single-function software.
True
False
Computer-assisted instruction allows people to learn at their own pace.
True
False
The purpose of a management information system (MIS) is to ________________.
link computers in several geographic areas
provide an organized system of processing and reporting company information
report new methods for using computers
allow employees to learn about new software
Marketing information in a management information system would include ______________.
production summaries
employee benefit data
information on customer needs
income and expense budget
The final step in the management information system (MIS) process is to ______________.
update data files as needed
distribute information reports to managers
identify information needs of the organization
run a computer system
E-mail refers to correspondence that is transmitted through ____________.
word processing software
fax machines
a computer network
a database
Word processing software is commonly used to create ___________.
memos
financial statements
lists of related customer data
bar charts
The creation of sales brochures would be best accomplished with _____________.
a spreadsheet program
graphic software
desktop publishing
Database software would be most useful when preparing _______________.
a company budget
an inventory list
a newsletter
a line graph
Which figure is usually included in spread sheet software?
desktop publishing
the ability to check spelling and grammar
database marketing
built-in math calculations
Integrated software usually includes each of the following function EXCEPT
word processing.
computer-assisted instructions.
a database.
a spreadsheet.
Telecommuting refers to ______________.
the activities of using a computer at home to do a job
The moment of data through a computer network within the same city
the creations of newsletters and other publications with a personal computer
the use of software to maintain, analyze, and combine customer information files
An organized system of processing and reporting information in an organization is a ___________.
management information system
filing cabinet
rolodex
interdepartmental information protocols
A list of computer functions that appear on the screen is called a __________.
database
menu
processing unit
syntax error
___________ is a computer program that prepares charts, graphs, and other visual elements.
Microsoft Word
Excel
Visual Basic
Graphics software
A _____ is a device that allows a person to communicate with other computer users through the telephone / cable lines.
telecommunication device
LSAT
modem
solid state drive
A _____ machine allows the rapid sending or receiving of copies through telephone lines.
flux capacitor
fax
modem
projector
