The components of an expert system include a _____________________________ that perform inferences on the knowledge in the knowledge base and communicate answers to a user s questions.

communication base and software modules

knowledge base and software modules

communication base and software modules

knowledge base and interactive device

The first goal of executive information systems is to provide top executives with immediate and easy access to information about a firm s _______________, that is, key factors that are critical to accomplishing an organization s strategic objectives.

critical accomplishing factors (cafs)

critical success factors (csfs)

critical accomplishing factors (cafs)

critical executive system (cecs)

_____________________ is one of the most common and useful types of data mining for marketing. The purpose of market basket analysis is to determine what products customers purchase together with other products.

market of business administration (mba)

The software that extends a production information system to other functional areas like finance, marketing, HR etc.

manufacturing resource planning

In what way are Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) similar?

both are employed in a manufacturing organization.

both employ similar logic and procedures.

both are employed in a manufacturing organization.

both work most efficiently with largest lot sizes.

both are employed by retail organizations.

Identifying customers and markets using data on demographics, markets, consumer behaviour, and trends is an example of a(n):

management-level sales and marketing information system.

operational-level sales and marketing information system.

knowledge-level sales and marketing information system.

management-level sales and marketing information system.

strategic-level sales and marketing information system.

A set of programmes that uses data from master production schedule, inventory files and bill of materials to help and manage production and inventory

manufacturing resource planning

51 + Mcqs in Business Information Systems in Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) Page 1 McqOptions

1.	A group of related records constitutes a ..................
A.	database
B.	file
C.	information
D.	field
Answer» C. information

Discussion

2.	__________ is the capability to continue as if nothing has happened, even after a major component failure.
A.	redundancy
B.	interoperability
C.	fault tolerance
D.	backup
Answer» D. backup

Discussion

3.	A tape library will use a robotic component called a(n) __________ to change and store multiple tape cartridges.
A.	raid
B.	backup device
C.	redundant system
D.	auto loader
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	The components of an expert system include a _____________________________ that perform inferences on the knowledge in the knowledge base and communicate answers to a user s questions.
A.	database and software modules
B.	knowledge base and software modules
C.	communication base and software modules
D.	knowledge base and interactive device
Answer» C. communication base and software modules

Discussion

5.	Decision support system involves all of the following types of analytical modelling activities except?
A.	what-if analysis
B.	sensitivity analysis
C.	goal-seeking analysis
D.	heuristics
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	An interface computer based system which supports manages in making instructed decisions is__________.
A.	mis.
B.	es.
C.	dss.
D.	eps.
Answer» B. es.

Discussion

7.	A system that stores, retrieves, manages or otherwise manipulates a massive amounts of data from organisation s database and external sources.
A.	data mining
B.	data banking
C.	dbms
D.	data warehousing
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with supporting the functional areas of an organisation?
A.	strategic information systems.
B.	business information systems.
C.	expert systems.
D.	end user computing systems.
Answer» C. expert systems.

Discussion

9.	Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with improving efficiency by applying information technology to common administrative tasks, such as creating business documents?
A.	expert systems.
B.	office automation systems.
C.	business information systems.
D.	strategic information systems.
Answer» C. business information systems.

Discussion

10.	Information systems that monitor the elementary activities and transactions of the organizations are:
A.	management-level systems.
B.	operational-level systems.
C.	knowledge-level systems.
D.	strategic-level systems.
Answer» C. knowledge-level systems.

Discussion

11.	The first goal of executive information systems is to provide top executives with immediate and easy access to information about a firm s _______________, that is, key factors that are critical to accomplishing an organization s strategic objectives.
A.	critical success factors (csfs)
B.	critical accomplishing factors (cafs)
C.	critical executive system (cecs)
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. critical accomplishing factors (cafs)

Discussion

12.	The growth of corporate intranets, extranets, as well as the web, has accelerated the development and use of executive class information delivery and decision support software tools by lower levels of management and by individuals and teams of business professionals. This dramatic expansion has opened the door to the use of which of the following tool?
A.	business intelligence (bi)
B.	business knowledge (bk)
C.	business ideas (bi)
D.	business intelligent (bi)
Answer» C. business ideas (bi)

Discussion

13.	An information system that directly support both the operational and managerial applications of end users
A.	eucs
B.	eis
C.	es
D.	dss
Answer» B. eis

Discussion

14.	A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the ________________ component of an information system.
A.	software
B.	hardware
C.	data
D.	procedure e. people
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	An information system that provides strategic information tailored to the needs of top management.
A.	executive information system
B.	expert system
C.	decision support system
D.	business information system
Answer» B. expert system

Discussion

16.	The extension of MRP which extends to resources such as labour hours and machine hours, as well as to order entry, purchasing, and direct interface with customers and suppliers is
A.	mrp ii
B.	enterprise resource planning
C.	the master production schedule
D.	closed-loop mrp
Answer» C. the master production schedule

Discussion

17.	Restructuring and transforming a business process by a fundamental rethink and redesign to achieve dramatic improvement in cost, quality etc...........
A.	automation
B.	business process reengineering
C.	erp
D.	modernisation
Answer» C. erp

Discussion

18.	Tracking employee training, skills, and performance appraisals is an example of a human resource information system operating at the:
A.	operational level.
B.	management level.
C.	knowledge level.
D.	strategic level.
Answer» B. management level.

Discussion

19.	_____________________ is one of the most common and useful types of data mining for marketing. The purpose of market basket analysis is to determine what products customers purchase together with other products.
A.	market box analysis (mba)
B.	market of business administration (mba)
C.	market bazaar analysis (mba )
D.	marketing information system
Answer» B. market of business administration (mba)

Discussion

20.	The software that extends a production information system to other functional areas like finance, marketing, HR etc.
A.	material requirements planning
B.	manufacturing resource planning
C.	business information system
D.	management information system
Answer» C. business information system

Discussion

21.	Which of the following is a network of facilities for procuring materials, transforming raw materials into intermediate and finished products, and distributing the finished products to customers?
A.	production chain
B.	primary chain
C.	supply chain
D.	distribution chain
Answer» D. distribution chain

Discussion

22.	If you are a ___________________ recipient of sensitive information, such as might be overheard or contained in a misdirected email, this would not be illegal, but might be unethical to use it.
A.	active
B.	passive
C.	proper
D.	business
Answer» C. proper

Discussion

23.	In terms of the resources that support information systems, the procedures used by people are an example of:
A.	hardware resources.
B.	software resources.
C.	people resources.
D.	data resources.
Answer» C. people resources.

Discussion

24.	A Business Information System planning technique that identify key business goal and strategies is
A.	ais
B.	csf
C.	cad
D.	cpm
Answer» C. cad

Discussion

25.	According to your text book, the emerging class of applications focuses on personalized decision support, modelling, information retrieval, data warehousing, what-if scenarios, and reporting is called:
A.	decision support trends
B.	decision support history
C.	decision support models
D.	decision support class
Answer» B. decision support history

Discussion

26.	_________________ represent complex data using interactive three- dimensional graphical forms such as charts, graphs, and maps.
A.	data entry systems
B.	data analysis systems
C.	database management
D.	data visualization systems
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	Submmary transaction data, high-volume data, and simple models are information inpubts characteristic of a(n):
A.	dss
B.	mis
C.	ess
D.	tps
Answer» C. ess

Discussion

28.	A primary key which is appeared in related tables is known as.............of related or secondary table
A.	super key
B.	candidate key
C.	foreign key
D.	alternate key
Answer» D. alternate key

Discussion

29.	_____________ is a field of science and technology based on disciplines such as computer science, biology, psychology, linguistics, mathematics, and engineering.
A.	natural intelligence
B.	artificial intelligence
C.	articulate intelligence
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. articulate intelligence

Discussion

30.	In what way are Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) similar?
A.	both employ similar logic and procedures.
B.	both are employed in a manufacturing organization.
C.	both work most efficiently with largest lot sizes.
D.	both are employed by retail organizations.
Answer» B. both are employed in a manufacturing organization.

Discussion

31.	Analysing data from different sources and perspectives and summarising it into useful information is
A.	data warehousing
B.	data mining
C.	data digging
D.	data banking
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	Identifying customers and markets using data on demographics, markets, consumer behaviour, and trends is an example of a(n):
A.	operational-level sales and marketing information system.
B.	knowledge-level sales and marketing information system.
C.	management-level sales and marketing information system.
D.	strategic-level sales and marketing information system.
Answer» C. management-level sales and marketing information system.

Discussion

33.	A set of tools to help application developers to complete software development quickly and accurately is
A.	cad
B.	cam
C.	case
D.	cim
Answer» D. cim

Discussion

34.	_____ is the processing of raw data by using a computer to perform the selection and ordering process.
A.	electronic data processing
B.	manual data processing.
C.	low data processing.
D.	high data processing.
Answer» B. manual data processing.

Discussion

35.	Batch processing is preferred over on-line transaction processing when i) Processing efficiency is important ii) The volume of data to be processed is large iii) Only periodic processing is needed iv) A large number of queries are to be processed
A.	i ,ii
B.	i, iii
C.	ii ,iii
D.	i , ii ,iii
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	A set of programmes that uses data from master production schedule, inventory files and bill of materials to help and manage production and inventory
A.	material requirements planning
B.	manufacturing resource planning
C.	computer aided manufacturing
D.	pareto analysis
Answer» B. manufacturing resource planning

Discussion

37.	On-line transaction processing is used wheni) it is required to answer random queriesii) it is required to ensure correct processingiii) all files are available on-lineiv) all files are stored using hard disk
A.	i ,ii
B.	i, iii
C.	ii ,iii, iv
D.	i , ii ,iii
Answer» C. ii ,iii, iv

Discussion

38.	The type of decision in which all steps in the decision making process are structured is__________.
A.	structured decision
B.	semi- structured decision.
C.	unstructured decision.
D.	free structured decision.
Answer» C. unstructured decision.

Discussion

39.	___________________________ were the original type of information system developed to support managerial decision making.
A.	management information systems
B.	decision support systems
C.	management tracking system
D.	strategic information system
Answer» B. decision support systems

Discussion

40.	A system which record and report business transactions, flow of funds and generate financial statements is.....
A.	management information system
B.	financial information system
C.	accounting information system
D.	executive information system
Answer» D. executive information system

Discussion

41.	An executive information system with additional capabilities including data analysis, decision support, electronic mail, and personal productivity tools
A.	executive support system
B.	expert system
C.	decision support system
D.	management information system
Answer» B. expert system

Discussion

42.	Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the __________________ component of an order management information system.
A.	software
B.	hardware
C.	data
D.	procedure
Answer» D. procedure

Discussion

43.	An information system within a business organisations that support the traditional functions such as marketing, finance or production is.............
A.	mis
B.	bis
C.	fis
D.	eis
Answer» C. fis

Discussion

44.	Which of the following level of managers develop short- and medium-range plans, schedules, and budgets and specify the policies, procedures, and business objectives for their sub-units of the company?
A.	strategic
B.	tactical
C.	operational
D.	front line
Answer» C. operational

Discussion

45.	In which of the following types of analysis, the value of only one variable is changed repeatedly, and the resulting changes on other variables are observed.
A.	what-if analysis
B.	sensitivity analysis
C.	goal-seeking analysis
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. goal-seeking analysis

Discussion

46.	The automatic transfer and positioning of work by machine without significant human intervention or operation is..........
A.	updating
B.	automation
C.	computerisation
D.	mechanisation
Answer» C. computerisation

Discussion

47.	A computer based information system that uses its knowledge about specific complex application area to act as an expert consultant to users.
A.	executive support system
B.	expert system
C.	decision support system
D.	management information system
Answer» C. decision support system

Discussion

48.	A system that responds to changes in the environment and modifies its operation accordingly is known as:
A.	a deterministic system.
B.	a closed system.
C.	a soft system.
D.	an adaptive system.
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	. ____ is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms.
A.	computer technology
B.	network technology
C.	information technology.
D.	client server technology.
Answer» D. client server technology.

Discussion

50.	Which of the following describes exchanges between a system and other systems or a system and any external agencies?
A.	interface.
B.	suprasystem.
C.	environment.
D.	subsystem.
Answer» B. suprasystem.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Commerce (B Com).

A group of related records constitutes a ..................

__________ is the capability to continue as if nothing has happened, even after a major component failure.

A tape library will use a robotic component called a(n) __________ to change and store multiple tape cartridges.

The components of an expert system include a _____________________________ that perform inferences on the knowledge in the knowledge base and communicate answers to a user s questions.

Decision support system involves all of the following types of analytical modelling activities except?

An interface computer based system which supports manages in making instructed decisions is__________.

A system that stores, retrieves, manages or otherwise manipulates a massive amounts of data from organisation s database and external sources.

Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with supporting the functional areas of an organisation?

Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with improving efficiency by applying information technology to common administrative tasks, such as creating business documents?

Information systems that monitor the elementary activities and transactions of the organizations are:

The first goal of executive information systems is to provide top executives with immediate and easy access to information about a firm s _______________, that is, key factors that are critical to accomplishing an organization s strategic objectives.

An information system that directly support both the operational and managerial applications of end users

A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the ________________ component of an information system.

An information system that provides strategic information tailored to the needs of top management.

The extension of MRP which extends to resources such as labour hours and machine hours, as well as to order entry, purchasing, and direct interface with customers and suppliers is

Restructuring and transforming a business process by a fundamental rethink and redesign to achieve dramatic improvement in cost, quality etc...........

Tracking employee training, skills, and performance appraisals is an example of a human resource information system operating at the:

_____________________ is one of the most common and useful types of data mining for marketing. The purpose of market basket analysis is to determine what products customers purchase together with other products.

The software that extends a production information system to other functional areas like finance, marketing, HR etc.

Which of the following is a network of facilities for procuring materials, transforming raw materials into intermediate and finished products, and distributing the finished products to customers?

If you are a ___________________ recipient of sensitive information, such as might be overheard or contained in a misdirected email, this would not be illegal, but might be unethical to use it.

In terms of the resources that support information systems, the procedures used by people are an example of:

A Business Information System planning technique that identify key business goal and strategies is

According to your text book, the emerging class of applications focuses on personalized decision support, modelling, information retrieval, data warehousing, what-if scenarios, and reporting is called:

_________________ represent complex data using interactive three- dimensional graphical forms such as charts, graphs, and maps.

Submmary transaction data, high-volume data, and simple models are information inpubts characteristic of a(n):

A primary key which is appeared in related tables is known as.............of related or secondary table

_____________ is a field of science and technology based on disciplines such as computer science, biology, psychology, linguistics, mathematics, and engineering.

In what way are Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) similar?

Analysing data from different sources and perspectives and summarising it into useful information is

Identifying customers and markets using data on demographics, markets, consumer behaviour, and trends is an example of a(n):

A set of tools to help application developers to complete software development quickly and accurately is

_____ is the processing of raw data by using a computer to perform the selection and ordering process.

Batch processing is preferred over on-line transaction processing when i) Processing efficiency is important ii) The volume of data to be processed is large iii) Only periodic processing is needed iv) A large number of queries are to be processed

A set of programmes that uses data from master production schedule, inventory files and bill of materials to help and manage production and inventory

On-line transaction processing is used wheni) it is required to answer random queriesii) it is required to ensure correct processingiii) all files are available on-lineiv) all files are stored using hard disk

The type of decision in which all steps in the decision making process are structured is__________.

___________________________ were the original type of information system developed to support managerial decision making.

A system which record and report business transactions, flow of funds and generate financial statements is.....

An executive information system with additional capabilities including data analysis, decision support, electronic mail, and personal productivity tools

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the __________________ component of an order management information system.

An information system within a business organisations that support the traditional functions such as marketing, finance or production is.............

Which of the following level of managers develop short- and medium-range plans, schedules, and budgets and specify the policies, procedures, and business objectives for their sub-units of the company?

In which of the following types of analysis, the value of only one variable is changed repeatedly, and the resulting changes on other variables are observed.

The automatic transfer and positioning of work by machine without significant human intervention or operation is..........

A computer based information system that uses its knowledge about specific complex application area to act as an expert consultant to users.

A system that responds to changes in the environment and modifies its operation accordingly is known as:

. ____ is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms.

Which of the following describes exchanges between a system and other systems or a system and any external agencies?