Management Information Systems Questions and Answers Set 3


Management Information System

Questions 31 to 40

31.
The person who designs a cryptosystem is called a
(a)  Cryptographer                                   (b)  Cryptanalyst      (c)  Cryptologist
(d)  Cryptogenist                                     (e)  Cryptodentist.
32.
Which of the following transmission media is most resistant to wiretapping?
(a)  Optical fiber                                      (b)  Satellite microwave
(c)  Twisted-pair wire                               (d)  Infrared              (e)  Ultra sound.
33.
According to Simon (in 1960), the different stages of a decision making process are the following, except
(a)  Intelligence                                       (b)  Design                                             (c)  Choice
(d)  Implementation                                 (e)  Contemplation.
34.
The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is called
(a)  Prototyping                                      (b)  Photographing                                  (c)  Profiling
(d)  Performing                                       (e)  Promoting.
35.
One of these is not an information system that supports the major functions of an organization
(a)  Sales & Marketing System                (b)  Manufacturing & Production System
(c)  Finance & Accounting System           (d)  Audio Visual System
(e)  Human Resources System.
36.
In a decision making process, complete and accurate knowledge of the outcome of each alternatives, comes under _________ type of knowledge
(a)  Certainty                                          (b)  Risk                  (c)  Uncertainty
(d)  Unforeseen                                      (e)  Unpredictable.
37.
Indicate which of following does not come under Classes of Decision Makers?
(a)  Individual                                          (b)  Group                (c)  Organization
(d)  Multiple                                            (e)  Plural.
38.
The first necessary step to effectively operate an MIS is
(a)  Summarizing data                                                                                         (b)  Analyzing data
(c)  Determining information needs                                         (d)  Gathering appropriate data
(e)  Generating systems from gathered data.
39.
The element for comparison that helps in synchronizing the organization’s activities is
(a)  The Communication System                                            (b)  The Detector
(c)  The Assessor                                                                 (d)  DBMS
(e)  Reporting System.
40.
Among the systems given below, one does not belong to the Knowledge Work and Office System (KWS)
(a)  Word Processing                                                            (b)  Payroll               (c)  Desk Top Publishing
(d)  Document Image Processing             (e)  Power Point.

Answers

31.
Answer : (a)
Reason :        The person who designs a cryptosystem is called a Cryptographer.
32.
Answer : (a)
Reason :        Optical fiber is most resistant to wiretapping
33.
Answer : (e)
Reason : According to Simon (in 1960), the different stages of a decision making process are the Intelligence, design, choice and implementation. Contemplation is the odd one
34.
Answer : (c)
Reason : The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is called Profiling.
35.
Answer : (d)
Reason :        Audio Visual System  is not an information system that supports the major functions of an organization.
36.
Answer : (a)
Reason : In a decision making process, complete and accurate knowledge of the outcome of each alternatives, comes under  Certianity type of knowledge.
37.
Answer : (e)
Reason :        Plural is not a class of Decision Makers. All others are classes of decision makers.
38.
Answer : (c)
Reason :        The first necessary step to effectively operate an MIS is  Determining information needs
39.
Answer : (c)
Reason :        The assessor is the element for comparison which synchronizes the organization’s activities.
40.
Answer : (b)
Reason :        Payroll  does not belong to the Knowledge Work and Office System (KWS). All others are.




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