Management Information Systems Questions

• In integrated manufacturing information systems, the operations file (shop status, routings, and completions) can be updated by several subsystems. Which source(s) typically post updates to the operations file?
• In management science and operations, which class of decisions focuses on executing specific day-to-day tasks so that work is carried out efficiently and effectively?
• In decision theory and information systems, which term describes decisions for which policies, standards, or guidelines already exist—so they can be executed by following defined rules or procedures?
• In modeling and analytics, which term refers to using a model to identify and reflect the behavior of a real person, process, or system—often to test scenarios without impacting the real world?
• In information-systems education, two widely cited curriculum models differ in emphasis. The model proposed by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is more theoretical and conceptual, whereas the model proposed by the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) is more practical and applied. Which pairing correctly captures this contrast?
• Within decision science, a routine decision executed by following a preplanned, well-defined series of steps is best described as which type of decision?
• In planning and control terminology, to "plan" means to decide in advance on a course of action—setting objectives, allocating resources, and defining steps before execution. Which word correctly completes this definition?
• In information systems auditing, which statement best describes the core capability expected of an Electronic Data Processing (EDP) auditor in modern organizations?
• In practice, who provides information technology standards that organizations apply for interoperability and quality?
• Management Information Systems (MIS) vs. Electronic Data Processing (EDP): in what way is an MIS superior for managerial use?
• Input design: a turnaround document—generated by the system and later returned as input—can take which machine-readable forms?
• MIS governance: which responsibility most directly falls to the vice-president of information (or equivalent IT executive) during MIS planning?
• Operations management concept check: a manager attempts to slow down the flow of which of the following resources?
• Decision-Support Systems (DSS): what is the central purpose of most DSS applications used by managers and analysts?
• MRP terminology: what does the acronym MRP stand for in operations and manufacturing planning?
• In business functional areas, where would the role “manager of inventory” most commonly be placed for day-to-day control of stock levels, warehousing, and material flows?
• In accounting information systems, what details are typically captured in the journal voucher file for audit trail and posting control?
• Remote work trade-offs: although working at home has appeal, which type of direct interaction with colleagues still offers unique advantages for collaboration and trust-building?
• Model classification check: Monte Carlo simulation is commonly categorized as which type of model within decision analysis and operations research?
• In sales and operations planning, external market intelligence is typically maintained in which type of file for forecasting and planning alignment?