1.
Definition of MIS
1. MIS stands for:
a) Management Information System
b) Management Intelligent System
c) Managerial Information Strategy
d) Management International Studies
Answer: a)
2. The main purpose of MIS is to:
a) Replace managers
b) Provide information for decision-making
c) Maintain servers
d) Train employees
Answer: b)
3. True/False: MIS is concerned only with data collection.
Answer: False
2. Role and Impact of MIS
4. MIS helps managers by:
a) Reducing information overload
b) Automating every decision
c) Guaranteeing success
d) Avoiding communication
Answer: a)
5. Which of the following is an impact of MIS?
a) Better planning
b) Improved coordination
c) Faster decision-making
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
6. True/False: MIS eliminates the need for human judgment in decision-making.
Answer: False
3. MIS: Support to the Management
7. MIS supports management at:
a) Operational level only
b) Tactical level only
c) All levels (strategic, tactical, operational)
d) None of the above
Answer: c)
8. MIS provides managers with:
a) Relevant and timely information
b) Irrelevant raw data
c) Outdated records only
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
9. True/False: MIS contributes to planning, controlling, and problem-solving.
Answer: True
4. MIS as a Tool for Management Process
10. MIS plays a role in which management process?
a) Planning
b) Organizing
c) Controlling
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
11. MIS is often described as:
a) A communication tool
b) A record-keeping tool
c) A decision-making support tool
d) None of the above
Answer: c)
12. True/False: MIS supports structured as well as semi-structured decisions.
Answer: True
5. Basic Model of Organization
13. The basic model of an organization consists of:
a) Input, Process, Output, Feedback
b) Goals, People, Finance
c) Data, Hardware, Software
d) Market, Product, Customer
Answer: a)
14. In the organizational model, feedback is important for:
a) Controlling performance
b) Increasing complexity
c) Avoiding responsibility
d) Replacing employees
Answer: a)
15. True/False: Without feedback, the organizational system may fail.
Answer: True
6. Modifications to the Basic Model
16. Modifications are made to the basic model to:
a) Reduce adaptability
b) Adapt to changing environment
c) Eliminate goals
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
17. Which factor is added in modified models?
a) Environment and external factors
b) Ignoring customer needs
c) Random decision-making
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
18. True/False: Modifications to the basic model make it less flexible.
Answer: False
7. Organization as a System
19. Viewing organization as a system means:
a) Independent units only
b) Interrelated parts working together
c) Ignoring environment
d) Only finance-related focus
Answer: b)
20. An organization system has:
a) Subsystems and external interactions
b) Only financial systems
c) Only production systems
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
21. True/False: Organization as a system considers both inputs and outputs.
Answer: True
8. MIS and Organization
22. MIS in an organization provides:
a) Structured information flow
b) Coordination
c) Integration of subsystems
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
23. MIS is often called the ______ system of an organization.
a) Skeletal
b) Nervous
c) Digestive
d) Circulatory
Answer: b)
24. True/False: MIS ignores the functional divisions of an organization.
Answer: False
9. Strategic Management of Business
25. MIS supports strategic management by:
a) Providing long-term information
b) Automating clerical tasks
c) Avoiding competitor analysis
d) Ignoring environment
Answer: a)
26. Strategic information is usually:
a) Detailed and operational
b) Long-term and predictive
c) Random and unstructured
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
27. True/False: MIS plays no role in competitive advantage.
Answer: False
28. Which of the following decisions require MIS support at the strategic level?
a) Market expansion
b) Product diversification
c) Investment planning
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
29. MIS helps top management by:
a) Giving routine transaction data only
b) Summarizing and analyzing key trends
c) Eliminating middle managers
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
30. True/False: MIS is only useful for small businesses, not large organizations.
Answer: False
1. Concepts, Methods, Tools, Procedures
1. The four main elements of MIS are:
a) Concepts, Methods, Tools, Procedures
b) Data, Database, Server, Client
c) Hardware, Software, Network, People
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
2. Methods in MIS mainly refer to:
a) Ways of collecting and processing data
b) Only hardware devices
c) Accounting procedures
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
3. True/False: Tools in MIS include software packages and modeling techniques.
Answer: True
2. Organizational Decision-Making
4. Decision-making in organizations is generally:
a) A one-time activity
b) A continuous process
c) A random process
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
5. Which type of decision is structured and repetitive?
a) Strategic
b) Operational
c) Unstructured
d) Semi-structured
Answer: b)
6. True/False: Strategic decisions are long-term and unstructured.
Answer: True
3. MIS and Decision-Making Concepts
7. MIS helps managers by:
a) Providing relevant and timely information
b) Eliminating uncertainty completely
c) Replacing experience
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
8. The role of MIS in decision-making is mainly to:
a) Automate all choices
b) Support structured and semi-structured decisions
c) Eliminate managers
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
9. True/False: MIS ensures that all decisions are correct.
Answer: False
4. Information: A Quality Product
10. The quality of information is judged by:
a) Accuracy, relevance, timeliness
b) Randomness
c) Quantity only
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
11. Which is NOT a dimension of information quality?
a) Validity
b) Reliability
c) Confusion
d) Completeness
Answer: c)
12. True/False: Outdated information can still be considered quality information.
Answer: False
5. Classification & Value of Information
13. Information can be classified as:
a) Strategic, Tactical, Operational
b) Past, Present, Future
c) Formal, Informal
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
14. The value of information increases when:
a) It helps reduce uncertainty
b) It increases workload
c) It confuses managers
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
15. True/False: Information has value only if it is used in decision-making.
Answer: True
6. Human as Information Processor
16. The general model of human as an information processor involves:
a) Input, Processing, Output, Feedback
b) Random guessing
c) Ignoring data
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
17. Which is a limitation of humans as information processors?
a) Limited memory and attention span
b) High consistency in all tasks
c) Unlimited processing speed
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
18. True/False: Human decision-making is always rational.
Answer: False
7. Types of Systems & Complexity
19. Systems can be classified into:
a) Open and Closed
b) Physical and Abstract
c) Deterministic and Probabilistic
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
20. System complexity arises due to:
a) Number of elements and interconnections
b) Simplicity of design
c) Isolation from environment
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
21. True/False: Handling system complexity may involve modular design and
simulation.
Answer: True
8. Development of Long-Range Plans for MIS
22. Long-range MIS planning should align with:
a) Organizational goals and strategy
b) Individual preferences only
c) Random market trends
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
23. Which factor is most critical in long-term MIS planning?
a) Flexibility
b) Obsolescence
c) Isolation from environment
d) All of the above
Answer: a)
24. True/False: MIS planning should consider technological changes.
Answer: True
9. Development and Implementation of MIS
25. MIS development involves:
a) System analysis, design, implementation, maintenance
b) Only coding
c) Only purchasing software
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
26. The most difficult stage of MIS is:
a) Data entry
b) Implementation and change management
c) Hardware purchase
d) Backup creation
Answer: b)
27. True/False: User involvement is critical to successful MIS implementation.
Answer: True
10. Success & Failure Factors of MIS
28. A key success factor of MIS is:
a) Top management support
b) User resistance
c) Poor training
d) Unclear goals
Answer: a)
29. Which is a major reason for MIS failure?
a) Lack of user involvement
b) Clear objectives
c) Adequate training
d) Good leadership
Answer: a)
30. True/False: MIS always guarantees organizational success.
Answer: False
1. General Applications of MIS in Manufacturing
1. MIS in manufacturing mainly helps in:
a) Data collection only
b) Production planning and control
c) Entertainment
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
2. Which of the following is NOT an application of MIS in manufacturing?
a) Inventory control
b) Payroll management
c) Weather forecasting
d) Quality assurance
Answer: c)
2. Production Planning & Control
3. MIS assists production planning by:
a) Scheduling jobs and allocating resources
b) Designing advertisements
c) Filing patents
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
4. Which MIS application monitors shop-floor activities in real-time?
a) SCADA
b) Production Information System
c) Financial MIS
d) HRMIS
Answer: b)
3. Inventory Management
4. MIS helps in inventory control by:
a) Tracking stock levels and reorder points
b) Printing newspapers
c) Managing staff holidays
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
4. Quality Control
5. MIS contributes to quality control through:
a) Statistical Process Control (SPC) reports
b) Random guessing
c) Advertising campaigns
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
6. Which of the following MIS outputs is useful for defect tracking?
a) Non-conformance reports (NCRs)
b) Payroll reports
c) Social media reports
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
5. Supply Chain & Logistics
7. MIS enhances supply chain by:
a) Tracking material flow from suppliers to customers
b) Writing novels
c) Generating cartoons
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
8. Which MIS module handles vendor performance evaluation?
a) HR Module
b) Supplier Information System
c) Payroll
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
6. Maintenance & Resource Management
9. MIS in maintenance helps by:
a) Predicting equipment breakdowns
b) Scheduling preventive maintenance
c) Reducing downtime
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
10. Which MIS tool is used for monitoring machine utilization?
a) Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
b) Payroll system
c) Marketing MIS
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
7. Decision Making in Manufacturing
11. MIS provides managers with:
a) Real-time dashboards for decision-making
b) Personal entertainment
c) Irrelevant data
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
12. Which decision is supported by MIS in manufacturing?
a) How much to produce
b) Which movie to watch
c) Where to go for vacation
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
8. Cost Control & Financial Applications
13. MIS helps in cost control by:
a) Identifying wastages and inefficiencies
b) Increasing advertising cost
c) Ignoring data
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
14. Which MIS report helps managers reduce manufacturing overhead?
a) Cost Variance Report
b) Holiday Calendar
c) Music Playlist
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
9. Emerging Applications
15. Which modern tool extends MIS for advanced analytics in manufacturing?
a) Big Data Analytics
b) Social Media
c) Painting Tools
d) None of the above
Answer: a)
10. Success Factors in MIS for Manufacturing
16. Key success factor for MIS in manufacturing is:
a) Top management support
b) User training
c) Integration with ERP
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
17. Failure of MIS in manufacturing often occurs due to:
a) Poor data accuracy
b) Lack of user involvement
c) Resistance to change
d) All of the above
Answer: d)
