12. Distinguishing between the different levels of management can be accomplished by analyzing, A. types of decision made B. frequency with which decisions are made C. time frame considered in making decisions D. types of report information needed to make decisions E. all of the above

types of decision made
frequency with which decisions are made
time frame considered in making decisions
types of report information needed to make decisions E. all of the above

Detailed SolutionDistinguishing between the different levels of management can be accomplished by analyzing, A. types of decision made B. frequency with which decisions are made C. time frame considered in making decisions D. types of report information needed to make decisions E. all of the above

14. A model in which one physical property is used to represent another physical property is known as: A. analog model B. deterministic model C. iconic model D. decision theory model E. None of the above

analog model
deterministic model
iconic model
decision theory model E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionA model in which one physical property is used to represent another physical property is known as: A. analog model B. deterministic model C. iconic model D. decision theory model E. None of the above

15. Which of the following is not true of nonprocedural language? A. They can be English-like. B. They can take user-friendly forms. C. BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language. D. All of the above are true E. None of the above is true.

They can be English-like.
They can take user-friendly forms.
BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language.
All of the above are true E. None of the above is true.

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following is not true of nonprocedural language? A. They can be English-like. B. They can take user-friendly forms. C. BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language. D. All of the above are true E. None of the above is true.

16. The major responsibilities of the data-base administrator are all of the following except: A. analyzing application systems B. advising programmers C. designing data base D. developing data dictionaries E. None of the above

analyzing application systems
advising programmers
designing data base
developing data dictionaries E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe major responsibilities of the data-base administrator are all of the following except: A. analyzing application systems B. advising programmers C. designing data base D. developing data dictionaries E. None of the above

17. The institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) currently administers the Certificate in Computer Programming (CCP) and the _____ examinations. A. CDP B. CISA C. DPMA D. ACM E. None of the above

CDP
CISA
DPMA
ACM E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) currently administers the Certificate in Computer Programming (CCP) and the _____ examinations. A. CDP B. CISA C. DPMA D. ACM E. None of the above

18. Which of the following best explains the meaning of managerial participation in effective computer utilization is MIS: A. managers operate the computer B. need for understanding and support from top management’ C. managers need to be educated about computers D. managers need to go through the computers reports. E. None of the above

managers operate the computer
need for understanding and support from top management'
managers need to be educated about computers
managers need to go through the computers reports. E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following best explains the meaning of managerial participation in effective computer utilization is MIS: A. managers operate the computer B. need for understanding and support from top management’ C. managers need to be educated about computers D. managers need to go through the computers reports. E. None of the above

19. Changes to the data base are made only with A. proper departmental security codes B. proper individual passwords C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b) E. None of the above

proper departmental security codes
proper individual passwords
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b) E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionChanges to the data base are made only with A. proper departmental security codes B. proper individual passwords C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b) E. None of the above

20. Long-range planning reports produced in an MIS are primarily designed for: A. top management B. middle management C. lower management D. both (a) and (c) E. None of the above

top management
middle management
lower management
both (a) and (c) E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionLong-range planning reports produced in an MIS are primarily designed for: A. top management B. middle management C. lower management D. both (a) and (c) E. None of the above