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  1. The general systems model of the firm can be used

  2. A.
    to solve problems in college classes
    B.
    to ease the transition into a new company, upon graduation
    C.
    to solve problems as a manager
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  3. Computing systems most often facilitate planning because they:

  4. A.
    make it possible to take into account many possibilities in an uncertain situation
    B.
    make it possible to solve complex problems
    C.
    enable an appropriate data processing system to provide answers quickly
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  5. Which of the following is(are) true of an artificial intelligence system?

  6. A.
    it is computer application where the computer makes decisions or judgment
    B.
    it is infallible since it is computer-based
    C.
    ultimately, it is expected to replace professionals such as doctors
    D.
    two of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  7. During the MIS development process, progress reporting meeting are held

  8. A.
    daily
    B.
    weekly
    C.
    monthly
    D.
    all of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  9. Information is produced by processing data from which of the following sources?

  10. A.
    data provided by higher levels of management
    B.
    data provided by lower levels of management
    C.
    internally generated data
    D.
    externally generated data
    E.
    All of the above

  11. The study project proposal

  12. A.
    estimates the effect the MIS will have on company profits
    B.
    estimate the costs of studying the feasibility of an MIS in detail
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)
    E.
    None of the above

  13. Linear programming models solve problems dealing with

  14. A.
    relatives and absolutes
    B.
    routes and mixes
    C.
    dispersions and similarities
    D.
    rupees and percentages
    E.
    None of the above

  15. The order entry subsystem creates a file of order records that are input to the

  16. A.
    production subsystem
    B.
    inventory subsystem
    C.
    control subsystem
    D.
    quality subsystem
    E.
    None of the above

  17. The manager attempts to expedite, or speed up, the flow of

  18. A.
    machines
    B.
    manpower
    C.
    material
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  19. Environmental information has greater value on the

  20. A.
    top management level
    B.
    middle management level
    C.
    lower management level
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above