MIS Trivia 2

Question 1

Which term describes software that tracks user behavior without their knowledge and sends data to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Spyware

Answer

Spyware covertly monitors and transmits user activity to an unauthorized party without consent.

Question 2

In MIS, what does 'data integrity' primarily ensure?

Accepted Answer

Data is accurate, consistent, and reliable

Answer

Data integrity ensures that information remains accurate, consistent, and trustworthy throughout its lifecycle.

Question 3

What type of system uses historical data to generate scheduled reports for managers at set intervals?

Accepted Answer

Management Reporting System

Answer

A Management Reporting System (MRS) produces predefined reports on a scheduled basis from stored transactional data.

Question 4

Which networking device operates at Layer 3 of the OSI model and directs traffic between different networks?

Accepted Answer

Router

Answer

Routers operate at the Network layer (Layer 3) and forward packets between separate networks using IP addresses.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary in an information system?

Accepted Answer

To define and describe data elements and their attributes

Answer

A data dictionary is a repository that defines each data element's name, type, length, and relationships within a system.

MIS - Management Information Systems Practice Test