Based Upon the Information Contained in the Company's Database, a Marketing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Based upon the information contained in the company's database, a marketing manager prepares a report to upper management detailing the impact of the company's Internet banner ads on sales of the product. Which function of the management information system (MIS) does this illustrate?

• A) collect data
• B) present information
• C) synthesize data
• D) sort information

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Definitions:

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System, firmware that initializes and tests hardware during the startup process of a computer.

Boot Process

The sequence of events and operations that a computer system undergoes when it is turned on, leading up to the loading of the operating system.

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System, a firmware interface that initializes and tests hardware during the booting process of a computer, prior to handing over control to the operating system.

POST

A diagnostic testing sequence performed by a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to check the hardware components before starting the operating system.