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1.

Adding a new account to the chart of accounts at the beginning of an accounting period is a

A. simple revision
B. moderately complex revision
C. complex revision
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. complex revision
Discussion
2.

Theories are evaluated with

A. data
B. information
C. principles
D. propositions
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3.

A variable that has no physical meaning and is used to obtain an initial basic feasible solution to a linear programming problem is known as:

A. basis
B. algorithm
C. artificial variable
D. basic variable
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
4.

Computer-based traffic control systems are implemented at the _____ level of government.

A. Local
B. Top
C. bottom
D. Top-to-bottom
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Top
Discussion
5.

The post installation audit seeks to assure that

A. managers information needs are being met
B. the system is accurate and secure
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
6.

The word 'linear' in linear programming is used to describe:

A. relationship among two or more variables in a straight line
B. relationship among two or more variable which are directly proportional
C. relationship among two or more variables is linear
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. relationship among two or more variables is linear
Discussion
7.

In which area are job openings expected to decline in the future?

A. computer operator
B. data-entry operator
C. application programmer
D. system programmer
E. None of the above
Answer» C. application programmer
Discussion
8.

A periodic report can be used to

A. identify the problem
B. evaluate solutions
C. identify solutions
D. select solutions
E. None of the above
Answer» B. evaluate solutions
Discussion
9.

Computing systems designed to supply supervisory information include.

A. invoicing systems
B. payroll systems
C. process control systems;
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
10.

Which of the following best explains the meaning of managerial participation in effective computer utilization is MIS:

A. managers operate the computer
B. need for understanding and support from top management'
C. managers need to be educated about computers
D. managers need to go through the computers reports.
E. None of the above
Answer» C. managers need to be educated about computers
Discussion
11.

Inventory lead time can be broken into:

A. review, order, manufacturing or purchasing and receiving
B. order, manufacturing or purchasing, and receiving
C. order, receiving
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. order, manufacturing or purchasing, and receiving
Discussion
12.

The institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) currently administers the Certificate in Computer Programming (CCP) and the _____ examinations.

A. CDP
B. CISA
C. DPMA
D. ACM
E. None of the above
Answer» B. CISA
Discussion
13.

The major responsibilities of the data-base administrator are all of the following except:

A. analyzing application systems
B. advising programmers
C. designing data base
D. developing data dictionaries
E. None of the above
Answer» B. advising programmers
Discussion
14.

A model in which one physical property is used to represent another physical property is known as:

A. analog model
B. deterministic model
C. iconic model
D. decision theory model
E. None of the above
Answer» B. deterministic model
Discussion
15.

In the graphical model of linear programming the region defined by the constraints and the non-negative restrictions is the:

A. non-negativity restrictions
B. objective function
C. feasible solution region
D. constraints
E. None of the above
Answer» D. constraints
Discussion
16.

An information system that supplies information specifically to aid managers with decision-making responsibilities is called a

A. DBMS
B. MIS
C. DSS
D. DBA
E. None of the above
Answer» C. DSS
Discussion
17.

A class 2 materials transaction (movement from one production department to another) does not require updating of the

A. cost center file
B. inventory file
C. work order file
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. work order file
Discussion
18.

The computer has been applied most effectively in

A. marketing
B. manufacturing
C. personnel
D. engineering
E. None of the above
Answer» C. personnel
Discussion
19.

Changes to the data base are made only with

A. proper departmental security codes
B. proper individual passwords
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
20.

If gross requirements are 2,000, inventory on hand is 3,000, reorder point is 500, and EOQ is 1,300, the order quantity is

A. 3,000
B. 2,000
C. 7,000
D. zero
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
21.

Duplicate copies of the data base are stored at all locations under:

A. partitioning
B. polling
C. replication
D. data sharing
E. None of the above
Answer» D. data sharing
Discussion
22.

The pending invoice file should be stored on a DASD (Direct: Access Storage Device) if

A. payment execution is batch
B. invoice data entry is one-line
C. inquiries concerning payable are to be answered on-line
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
23.

Operational budgeting require how many data files that would not otherwise be needed?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 0
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
24.

In an experiment in which a new drug was being tested on 1000 rats, which one of the following would a computer be least able to do?

A. determine the total amount of drug that had been given to all 1000 rats keep records of weight changes of the 1000 rats
B. keep records of the dosages and the dates the drug was given to each rat
C. determine the total dosage that had been given to each rat
D. keep records of weight changes of the 1000 rates
E. decide whether the drug was safe enough for use on humans
Answer» F.
Discussion
25.

The calculation of expected outcomes in intended to help the manager

A. identify problems
B. identify solutions
C. evaluate solutions
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
26.

The channel of distribution is included in the

A. product ingredient of the marketing mix
B. promotion ingredient of the marketing mix
C. place ingredient of the marketing mix
D. price ingredient of the marketing mix
E. None of the above
Answer» D. price ingredient of the marketing mix
Discussion
27.

Which of the following is not usually characteristic of upper management decisions?

A. Decisions require judgment
B. Decisions are structured
C. Decisions are long range
D. Decisions are unpredictable
E. Decisions require experience
Answer» E. Decisions require experience
Discussion
28.

An MIS can be developed by

A. a fire department
B. a college testing service
C. an ocean transportation company
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
29.

Pictographs, called _____ help systems to be more user friendly.

A. people
B. icons
C. information system
D. on-line
E. None of the above
Answer» C. information system
Discussion
30.

Ultimately, internal constraints can be traced to limits on

A. manpower
B. money
C. machines
D. material
E. None of the above
Answer» C. machines
Discussion
31.

Many organisations have developed MIS _____ plans.

A. master
B. decision
C. plan
D. control
E. None of the above
Answer» B. decision
Discussion
32.

The marketing mix does not include

A. place
B. product
C. persuasion
D. promotion
E. None of the above
Answer» D. promotion
Discussion
33.

The three dimensions of system integrity do not include

A. accuracy
B. completeness
C. security
D. appropriateness
E. None of the above
Answer» C. security
Discussion
34.

A characteristic of an MIS is:

A. user-oriented information
B. restrictions on the system's size to inhibit future growth
C. priority for data handling over the output of decision-oriented information
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. restrictions on the system's size to inhibit future growth
Discussion
35.

The computer generation that triggered the explosion of interest in information processing was the

A. first generation of computers
B. second generation of computers
C. third generation of computers
D. fourth generation of computers
E. None of the above
Answer» D. fourth generation of computers
Discussion
36.

Information about the items ordered (item description, price, warehouse location, etc.) is provided by the

A. order entry subsystem
B. manufacturing information system
C. marketing information system
D. billing subsystem
E. None of the above
Answer» C. marketing information system
Discussion
37.

A popular technique for forecasting is

A. correlation analysis
B. regression analysis
C. linear programming
D. Monte Carlo
E. None of the above
Answer» C. linear programming
Discussion
38.

In computer based information system (CBIS), DFD stands for:

A. data flow diagram
B. data flow descent
C. dotted flow diagram
D. such a terminology does not exist in CBIS
E. None of the above
Answer» B. data flow descent
Discussion
39.

If the values Earliest time and Latest time of an event are not equal then such events are referred to as:

A. critical
B. optimum
C. non-critical
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
40.

Systems that supply data for operations execution or supervision all concern

A. exception reports
B. computing systems
C. orders
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
41.

Which of the following is not an advantage of decentralized processing over centralized processing?

A. reduced data communication costs
B. improved system reliability
C. increased employee productivity
D. increased computer system control
E. All of the above are advantages
Answer» E. All of the above are advantages
Discussion
42.

The two functional areas concerned with material flow are

A. production and marketing
B. manufacturing and purchasing
C. marketing and finance
D. manufacturing and finance
E. None of the above
Answer» B. manufacturing and purchasing
Discussion
43.

A skills search requires that the employee file be accessible by

A. employee position
B. applicant file
C. employee skill category
D. employee name
E. None of the above
Answer» D. employee name
Discussion
44.

Detailed project control answers the questions

A. when and how much?
B. who and why?
C. when and where?
D. who and when?
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
45.

Personnel Administration Data systems, personnel planning data systems and the payroll system all

A. calculate payroll deductions
B. update the accounts payable file
C. access the inventory file
D. Ail of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
46.

Labour standards are provided by

A. IE time and motion study
B. analysis of historical data
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
47.

Which of the following is not one of the major components of decision-support system?

A. language system
B. knowledge system
C. expert system
D. problem-processing system
E. None of the above
Answer» D. problem-processing system
Discussion
48.

The coordinating procedure set in an order processing system is

A. custom production planning
B. warehouse
C. product allocation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
49.

Logical models form the basis for computing systems that generate information useful in dealing with

A. dynamic situations
B. uncertain situations
C. complex situations
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
50.

In transportation model of O R once an initial solution has been found, the next step is to test that solution for optimality. The methods widely used for testing the solution are:

A. Stepping Stone Method
B. Modified Distribution Method
C. Both of the above
D. Slack variable method
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Slack variable method
Discussion