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  1. A Monte Carlo simulation is an example of a(n)

  2. A.
    static model
    B.
    optimizing model
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)
    E.
    None of the above

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  3. Which of the following is a component of an expert system?

  4. A.
    explanation module
    B.
    knowledge base
    C.
    natural language interface for the user
    D.
    inference machine
    E.
    All of the above

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  5. Credit checking is done in the

  6. A.
    order processing system
    B.
    quotation system
    C.
    order entry system
    D.
    any of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  7. The number of management layers in a firm is determined by

  8. A.
    the scalar principle
    B.
    the span of control
    C.
    the degree of unity in the command
    D.
    the number of managers in the firm
    E.
    None of the above

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  9. The manager, in using the systems approach, should subdivide the firm into subsystems based on

  10. A.
    functional areas-marketing, finance, and manufacturing
    B.
    management levels-strategic, tactical, and operational
    C.
    resource flows-manpower, money, machines, and material
    D.
    any of the above represent acceptable subsystem divisions.
    E.
    None of the above

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  11. Functional information subsystems can be classified into

  12. A.
    input and output subsystems
    B.
    processing and output subsystems
    C.
    input and processing subsystems
    D.
    input, processing, and output subsystems
    E.
    None of the above

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  13. Which is the correct for MIS:

  14. A.
    communication process wherein information is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
    B.
    communication process wherein data is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
    C.
    communication process wherein data is converted into information
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  15. Probabilities range from

  16. A.
    .00 to .1
    B.
    .00 to 1.00
    C.
    00 to 100
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  17. Management uses information for two purposes : planning and _____

  18. A.
    programmable
    B.
    control
    C.
    predictive reports
    D.
    relevant
    E.
    None of the above

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  19. _____ is an application of the computer where the computer makes decisions or judgments that appear to require human intuition, reasoning and intelligence.

  20. A.
    AI
    B.
    ES
    C.
    KBS
    D.
    Base-rule
    E.
    None of the above

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