Question 1

Describe the functions of an executive support system.

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Executive support systems (ESSs) consist...

Question 2

Knowledge workers use specialized information systems, called KWSs, to create information in their area of expertise.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Describe the functions of a decision support system.

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A decision support system (DSS) enables ...

Question 4

The _____ department tracks all sales, payments, and transfers of funds.

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accounting

Question 5

The executive support system can analyze the effects of events and trends outside the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ keeps records of the number of each kind of part or finished good in the warehouse.

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A)  payroll
B)  inventory control system
C)  sales order processing
D)  general ledger

Question 7

Which system presents information in a highly summarized form?

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A)  Transaction processing system (TPS) 
B)  Management information system (MIS) 
C)  Decision support system (DSS) 
D)  Executive support system (ESS)

Question 8

Common names for computer-based information systems are transaction processing, management information, _____ support, and executive support systems.

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The answer of Common names for computer-based information systems are...

Question 9

Project resources can be scheduled, planned, and controlled using:

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A)  project managers
B)  operational managers
C)  knowledge work systems
D)  CAD/CAM systems

Question 10

A transaction processing system is also referred to as a:

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A)  sales order processing
B)  data processing system
C)  management information system
D)  database management

Question 11

An MIS requires a(n) _____ management system to integrate data from different departments.

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The answer of An MIS requires a(n) _____ management system...

Question 12

What are Office Automation Systems?

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Office automation systems (OASs) are sup...

Question 13

These systems often can be organized to retrieve information from databases outside the company.

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A)  Transaction processing system (TPS) 
B)  Decision support system (DSS) 
C)  Management information system (MIS) 
D)  Executive support systems (ESS)

Question 14

Supervisors' responsibilities include operational matters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The executive support system helps top-level managers oversee the company's operations and develop strategic plans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Monthly sales and production reports are examples of _____ reports.

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periodic

Question 17

Describe Knowledge Work Systems.

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Knowledge workers use office automation ...

Question 18

Creating finished goods and services using raw materials and personnel pertains to which of the following functions?

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A)  Marketing
B)  Research
C)  Production
D)  Human resources

Question 19

TPS stands for _____ system.

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transactio...

Question 20

Explain the three common categories of reports that are generated in most organizations.

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Periodic reports are produced at regular...

Exam 10: Information Systems

Describe the functions of an executive support system.

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Knowledge workers use specialized information systems, called KWSs, to create information in their area of expertise.

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Describe the functions of a decision support system.

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The _____ department tracks all sales, payments, and transfers of funds.

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The executive support system can analyze the effects of events and trends outside the organization.

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The _____ keeps records of the number of each kind of part or finished good in the warehouse.

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Which system presents information in a highly summarized form?

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Common names for computer-based information systems are transaction processing, management information, _____ support, and executive support systems.

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Project resources can be scheduled, planned, and controlled using:

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A transaction processing system is also referred to as a:

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An MIS requires a(n) _____ management system to integrate data from different departments.

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What are Office Automation Systems?

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These systems often can be organized to retrieve information from databases outside the company.

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Supervisors' responsibilities include operational matters.

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The executive support system helps top-level managers oversee the company's operations and develop strategic plans.

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Monthly sales and production reports are examples of _____ reports.

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Describe Knowledge Work Systems.

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Creating finished goods and services using raw materials and personnel pertains to which of the following functions?

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TPS stands for _____ system.

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Explain the three common categories of reports that are generated in most organizations.

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