WMBA 6030A Managing Business Information Systems (WU) Midterms Qns & And 2025WMBA 6030A Managing Business Information Systems (WU) Midterms Qns & And 2025WMBA 6030A Managing Business Information Systems (WU) Midterms Qns & And 2025
1. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"enterprise resource planning" (ERP)?
- A) A system for managing customer relationships
- B) A software platform that integrates various business
processes and functions
- C) A tool for analyzing market trends
- D) A method for managing supply chains
- ANS: B) A software platform that integrates various
business processes and functions
, - Rationale: ERP systems integrate different business
processes and functions into a single platform to improve
efficiency and data accuracy.
2. What is the primary purpose of a management information
system (MIS)?
- A) To provide real-time data analysis
- B) To support decision-making by providing relevant
information
- C) To manage customer relationships
- D) To automate manufacturing processes
- ANS: B) To support decision-making by providing relevant
information
- Rationale: MIS provides managers with the information
needed to make informed decisions.
, - Rationale: Cloud computing offers scalable and flexible
resources that can be accessed from anywhere with an internet
connection.
4. What is the primary difference between data and information?
- A) Data is processed, while information is raw
- B) Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is
processed and meaningful
- C) Data is always numerical, while information is always
textual
- D) Data is more valuable than information
- ANS: B) Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is
processed and meaningful
- Rationale: Data consists of raw facts, while information is
data that has been processed to be meaningful and useful.
5. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"business intelligence" (BI)?
- A) The use of advanced analytics to improve decision-making
- B) The process of managing day-to-day operations
- C) The development of marketing strategies
- D) The analysis of financial performance
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