System Analysis and Design
11. Data mining is used to aid in
- operational management
- analyzing past decision made by managers
- detecting patterns in operational data
- retrieving archival data
Correct answer: (C)
detecting patterns in operational data
12. Decision support systems are essential for
- day–to-day operation of an organization.
- providing statutory information.
- top level strategic decision making.
- ensuring that organizations are profitable.
Correct answer: (C)
top level strategic decision making.
13. Data by itself is not useful unless
- It is massive
- It is processed to obtain information
- It is collected from diverse sources
- It is properly stated
Correct answer: (B)
It is processed to obtain information
14. Operational information is required by
- Middle managers
- Line managers
- Top managers
- All workers
Correct answer: (B)
Line managers
15. In a hospital information system the following type of information is statutory
- Opening a new children' ward
- Data on births and deaths
- Preparing patients' bill
- Buying an expensive diagnostic system such as CAT scan
Correct answer: (B)
Data on births and deaths
16. LMatch and find best pairing for a Production Management System
- Performance appraisal of machines
- Introducing new production
- Preventive maintenance schedules
- Strategic information to decide on replacement
- Tactical information technology
- Operational information for machines
- (i) and (vi)
- (ii) and (v)
- (i) and (v)
- (iii) and (iv)
Correct answer: (C)
(i) and (v)
17. Match and find best pairing for a Research and Development Management System
- Technical collaboration decision
- Budgeted expenses Vs actuals
- Proportion of budget to be
- Strategic information
- Tactical information
- Operational information allocated tovarious projects
- (i) and (iv)
- (ii) and (v)
- (iii) and (vi)
- (iii) and (iv)
Correct answer: (A)
(i) and (iv)
18. Match quality of information and how it is ensured using the following list QUALITY HOW ENSURED
- Accurate
- Complete
- Timely
- Include all data
- Use correct input and processing rules
- Include all data up to present time
- (ii) and (v)
- (ii) and (vi)
- (ii) and (iv)
- (iii) and (iv)
Correct answer: (C)
(ii) and (iv)
19. The primary storage medium for storing archival data is
- floppy disk
- magnetic disk
- magnetic tape
- CD- ROM
Correct answer: (C)
magnetic tape
20. A management information system is one which
- is required by all managers of an organization
- processes data to yield information of value in tactical management
- provides operational information
- allows better management of organizations
Correct answer: (B)
processes data to yield information of value in tactical management