Exam 76: Information Management

Decision making takes place in three stages: intelligence,design,and _________.

Bioinformatics is sometimes called _____ biology.

Management information systems provide routine business information to decision makers.

DSS focuses on decision-making effectiveness when faced with structured problems.

With the help of _____ software,new housing developments can be easily planned and analyzed.

A(n)_____ system draws information from the database of transactions and other sources to inform managers of the state of operations.

Businesses generate profits based on how well they collect,interpret,and act on information.

In the transaction processing cycle,the data _____ stage is where the validity of the data entered is checked,such as whether an item number and credit card number are valid.

A graphical representation of a company's key performance indicators can be displayed in a(n)_____ for easier access to important data.

A corporation relies on its _____ statistics to provide insight into the state of the business and its overall health.

A management information system uses a(n)_____ report when a request is made by a specific person for a specific purpose.

Medical informatics is widely used in the combined disciplines of computer science and _________.

There are two methods of processing transactions: batch and sequential.

A(n)_____ system relies on artificial intelligence.

Nonprogrammed decisions deal with unusual or exceptional situations.

Many schools offer a degree in __________,one that typically combines studies in a particular discipline (e.g.,psychology)with studies in computing and information technologies in order to apply the technology to the particular discipline.

Business systems are primarily computer-based information systems that provide organizations with valuable ____________.

Although informatics is a term that can be applied to all types of information systems,it is primarily used to describe the use of information systems in nonbusiness areas.

Business systems service only payroll and inventory processes.

A management information system automatically produces a(n)_____ report when a situation is unusual or requires action.