1. What is the primary purpose of a Management Information System (MIS)?
a) To automate financial transactions
b) To support managerial decision-making by providing timely and relevant information
c) To manage personal schedules
d) To handle customer service inquiries
Answer: b) To support managerial decision-making by providing timely and relevant information
2. Which of the following is a key component of an MIS?
a) Personal computers
b) Office supplies
c) Data collection and storage
d) Marketing strategies
Answer: c) Data collection and storage
3. What type of information system focuses on the daily operations and transaction processing of an organization?
a) Executive Information System (EIS)
b) Decision Support System (DSS)
c) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
d) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
Answer: c) Transaction Processing System (TPS)
4. Which type of system provides information to support strategic decision-making?
a) Management Information System (MIS)
b) Decision Support System (DSS)
c) Office Automation System (OAS)
d) Knowledge Management System (KMS)
Answer: b) Decision Support System (DSS)
5. What is a key feature of an Executive Information System (EIS)?
a) Detailed data processing
b) Real-time summary reports for top management
c) Automated billing
d) Inventory control
Answer: b) Real-time summary reports for top management
6. In the context of MIS, what does “data mining” refer to?
a) Collecting data manually
b) Analyzing large datasets to discover patterns and trends
c) Storing data in a physical location
d) Backing up data to external drives
Answer: b) Analyzing large datasets to discover patterns and trends
7. What does “information integration” in an MIS involve?
a) Disregarding data from various sources
b) Combining data from multiple sources into a unified view
c) Encrypting data for security purposes
d) Sharing data with external partners only
Answer: b) Combining data from multiple sources into a unified view
8. Which of the following best describes a database management system (DBMS) within an MIS?
a) A tool for email communication
b) A system for storing, managing, and retrieving data
c) A software for creating presentations
d) A system for processing payroll
Answer: b) A system for storing, managing, and retrieving data
9. What is the role of feedback in an MIS?
a) To ensure system security
b) To provide input for system adjustments and improvements
c) To prevent data breaches
d) To reduce system operational costs
Answer: b) To provide input for system adjustments and improvements
10. Which aspect of MIS focuses on the design and implementation of user interfaces?
a) System architecture
b) Human-computer interaction
c) Data encryption
d) System hardware
Answer: b) Human-computer interaction