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  1. A condition that led to the development of databases was:

  2. A.
    the proliferation of data files
    B.
    an increase in the amount of data handled by organizations
    C.
    a demand for more data to support informational needs
    D.
    all the above.
    E.
    None of the above

  3. The continuing education program that all managers should get into is

  4. A.
    a seminar series on technical developments in chemistry
    B.
    new developments in accounting
    C.
    information on threats and opportunities faced by the business
    D.
    Ail of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  5. A periodic report can facilitate management by exception by

  6. A.
    including complete alphabetic descriptions for each numeric entry
    B.
    including only those transactions that fall within predetermined limits of acceptable performance
    C.
    consolidation of multiple transactions into a summary form
    D.
    comparing actual performance with acceptable standards
    E.
    None of the above

  7. A manager would use a file manipulation language such as APL to cause the computer to

  8. A.
    produce pre-computed information, such as ratios
    B.
    perform screening and selection of data from the data base
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)
    E.
    None of the above

  9. The prime concern of financial control is

  10. A.
    accounting for the liabilities incurred
    B.
    meeting payroll commitments
    C.
    providing financial status information
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  11. A question that MIS designers must consider is whether to use "top_____ " or "bottom-up" development approach.

  12. A.
    down
    B.
    level
    C.
    bottom
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  13. Which of the following is not a primary reason for the popularity of decision support systems?

  14. A.
    declining cost of computer hardware
    B.
    advent of data-base management systems
    C.
    increased number of programmers
    D.
    management trained in analytic techniques
    E.
    increased number of software packages

  15. Management has become more complex because

  16. A.
    there is less time to react to competitive actions
    B.
    the equipment used in many of the firm's activities has become more complex
    C.
    firms have become larger
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  17. Sales invoking is a:

  18. A.
    pre-sales activity
    B.
    job of finance department
    C.
    post-sales activity
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  19. Accounting data

  20. A.
    is oriented to the future
    B.
    is prone to error
    C.
    deals only with internal activities of the firm
    D.
    must be converted into information to be of value to the manager
    E.
    None of the above