Technology / Computer Science Quiz

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A management information system (MIS) is a system or process that provides the information necessary to manage an organization effectively. MIS and the information it generates are generally considered essential components of prudent and reasonable business decisions.
1. True
2. False
What kind of job can you get with a master's in Computer Information Sciences?
1. Systems Analyst
2. Senior Programmer
3. Systems Integrator
4. Liaison in fields such as marketing, productions, accounting, finance, and personnel
5. All of the above.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for systems analysts is projected to grow what percent during the period of 2008-2018?
1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 20%
4. 25%
Wages of computer and information systems managers vary by specialty and level of responsibility. In May 2008, what was the median annual wage for these information systems managers?
1. $88,240
2. $112,210
3. $133,720
4. $141,890
To function effectively as an interacting, interrelated, and interdependent feedback tool for management and staff, MIS must be "useable." Which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of a useable MIS system:
1. Timeliness
2. Accuracy
3. Control
4. Consistency
5. Relevance
Which of the following are advantages of an information management system?
i. It facilitates planning.
ii. It encourages centralization
iii. It brings coordination
iv. It assembles, processes, stores, retrieves, and evaluates information
1. i. only
2. i. and ii.
3. i., ii, and iii.
4. i., iii., and iv.
5. i. and iv.
When did the concept of management information systems originate?
1. 1950s
2. 1960s
3. 1970s
4. 1980s
Who created the first programmable computer?
1. Konrad Zuse of Germany
2. John Vincent Atanasoff from Iowa State University
3. J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly from University of Pennsylvania
4. Steve Wozniak
Which school was ranked as one of the top computer science schools by U.S. News and World Report?
1. Bellevue University
2. Colorado State University
3. James Madison University
4. Columbus State University
Anytime a business is looking at implementing a new business system, it is very important to use a system development method. What cycle includes Analysis, Requirements, Design, Development, Testing and Implementation?
1. System Development Life Cycle
2. Enterprise Resource Planning
3. Customer Relationship Cycle
4. Decision Support Application

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