Test Bank For MIS, 10th Edition Hossein Bidgoli Chapter 1-14 Chapter 1 1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly required. a. True b. False ANSWER: False Correct RATIONALE: Computers are most beneficial in transaction- processing operations. These operations are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involve enormous volumes of data, such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems are automated, human involvement is minimal. See 1-3:The Beginning: Transaction-Processing Systems POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Define transaction-processing systems QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.1.3 TOPICS: Information systems Information systems importance KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:26 PM DATE MODIFIED: 6/8/2022 3:00 PM
2. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies. a. True b. False ANSWER: True Correct RATIONALE: Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies, but the two overlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more competitive and to improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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