In which way is a managerial information system (MIS) superior to electronic data processing (EDP)?

The Management Information System (MIS) provides timely and effective information to support decision making and other necessary management functions. Can you point out the sub-system which does not being to the MIS?

A

Operational Tectical System

B

Decision Support System (DSS)

C

Data Communication System

D

Automated Office System

E

None of the above

Zani's framework of effective MIS argues that MIS can only be designed in a:

A

top down fashion

B

co-ordinative fashion

C

by managerial participation

D

bottom up

E

None of the above

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

Which of the following abilities is/are required for both the system programmer and the EDP auditor?

A

knowledge in computer science

B

knowledge in accounting applications

C

two of the above

D

knowledge in information systems

E

None of the above

Which of the following is(are) true of the EDP auditors?

A

they should have computer expertise

B

they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future

C

two of the above

D

currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers

E

None of the above

Which of the following is not true of the EDP Auditors Foundation?

A

It publishes a journal, The EDP Auditor

B

It sponsors the CIS A examination.

C

It is a professional association of those auditors who specialize in EDP

D

It is a member of the AFIPS.

E

None of the above

EDP auditors can be used in the

A

implementation phase of MIS development

B

planning phase of MIS development

C

analysis and design phase of MIS development

D

All of the above

E

None of the above

EDP auditing has become popular since

A

1980

B

1950

C

1970

D

1975

E

None of the above

The EDP Auditors Foundation sponsors the _____ examination.

A

CDP

B

CISA

C

DPMA

D

ACMI

E

None of the above

EDP auditors can be acquired from

A

computer consulting firms

B

accounting firms

C

general management consulting firms

D

All of the above

E

None of the above

In which way is a managerial information system (MIS) superior to electronic data processing (EDP)?

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