Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 13
Q221:
______ helps monitor production costs and ensures accurate cash flow predictions.
A. Quality Subsystem
B. Inventory Subsystem
C. Production Subsystem
D. MRP II
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q222:
In TQM, which graphical tool is commonly used to analyze quality issues?
A. Histogram
B. Pie Chart
C. Cause & Effect Diagram
D. Bar Graph
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q223:
The ______ subsystem handles orders placed with suppliers and tracks their status.
A. Quality
B. Order Processing
C. Inventory
D. Maintenance
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q224:
Computer-aided process planning (CAPP) in CAM is used for ______.
A. creating quality checks
B. planning work instructions
C. reducing lead times
D. scheduling personnel
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q225:
Which system includes production planning and capacity requirements?
A. CAD
B. CAM
C. MRP
D. MRP II
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q226:
Inventory management addresses the issue of ______ to avoid overstocking.
A. ideal stock levels
B. pricing policies
C. supply chain coordination
D. production rates
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q227:
The subsystem responsible for monitoring delivery time and supplier selection is ______.
A. Production
B. Procurement
C. Quality
D. Maintenance
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 14
Q228:
What is the main purpose of linking information systems in an organization?
A. To enhance production
B. To simplify HR processes
C. For smooth information flow
D. To monitor employee performance
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q229:
Which subsystem is linked with the marketing system to ensure the right amount of product is produced?
A. Accounting
B. Production
C. HR
D. IT
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 14
Q230:
Which system in an organization deals with financial assets like cash and bonds?
A. Marketing Information System
B. Human Resource Information
C. Accounting Information System
D. Operations Information System
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q231:
AIS extracts stock information from which system?
A. Marketing
B. Sales
C. Manufacturing
D. HR
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q232:
How many data collection terminals are shown in the factory example?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q233:
In the data collection system, which terminal is used to log the entry into the finished goods store?
A. Terminal 5
B. Terminal 8
C. Terminal 10
D. Terminal 11
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 14
Q234:
Which type of management is concerned with tax management, budget management, and investment?
A. Strategic
B. Knowledge
C. Management
D. Operational
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q235:
What was a primary function of the traditional IT department?
A. Assisting user departments
B. Running marketing
C. Managing HR
D. Building manufacturing reports
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 14
Q236:
As computer users became more literate, IT departments shifted to which model?
A. Traditional Computing
B. System Analyst Role
C. End User Computing
D. Production Computing
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q237:
Which system is critical for managing resources in organizations?
A. Finance
B. Information
C. Marketing
D. HR
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 14
Q238:
Which information system is responsible for generating financial statements?
A. HR Information System
B. Marketing Information System
C. Production Information System
D. Accounting & Financial Information System
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 14
Q239:
Inventory and debtor management is handled at which level of the financial information system?
A. Strategic
B. Knowledge
C. Management
D. Operational
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 14
Q240:
Which department typically manages the organizational information resource system?
A. Marketing
B. IT
C. Finance
D. Sales
Correct Answer:
B