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2751.	An IC contains 50 gates each of which consists of 6 components. Its belong to
A.	VLSI
B.	LSI
C.	MSI
D.	SSI
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. SSI

Discussion

2752.	Which gate only sends one through if neither of its terminals receives a pulse.
A.	NOT
B.	NOR
C.	OR
D.	NAND
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. OR

Discussion

2753.	Which 8-bit chip was used in many of Tandy's TRS-80 computers?
A.	Z-8000
B.	Motorola 6809
C.	Z-8088
D.	Z-80
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2754.	A symbol that modifies an action is known as
A.	Compiler
B.	Modifier
C.	Interpreter
D.	Mod
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Interpreter

Discussion

2755.	RAM is also known as
A.	Read-only memory
B.	Programmable read-only memory
C.	Read/Write memory
D.	Erasable programmable read-only memory
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Erasable programmable read-only memory

Discussion

2756.	The first computer used to store a program
A.	EDSAC
B.	ENIAC
C.	EDVAC
D.	ACE
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. ENIAC

Discussion

2757.	A framework in which circuit boards can he mounted is
A.	Switch circuit
B.	Chip
C.	Card cage
D.	Bar code
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Bar code

Discussion

2758.	What is the minimum number of operations required, for a microprocessor with 8 data pins, to read a 32-bit word?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	4
D.	8
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. 8

Discussion

2759.	The main purpose of the off line device is
A.	To reduce the no.of operator errors in recording data
B.	To save computer time
C.	To save floor space in the computer centre
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. To save floor space in the computer centre

Discussion

2760.	The accuracy of the floating point numbers representable in two 16 bit words of a computer is approximately
A.	16 digits
B.	6 digits
C.	4 digits
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. 4 digits

Discussion

2761.	Which of the following is a special purpose language used to describe to a computer's operating system.
A.	LOGO
B.	APL
C.	ICL
D.	CORAL
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. CORAL

Discussion

2762.	Which of the following languages is the most widely used?
A.	PL/1
B.	BASIC
C.	FORTRAN
D.	PASCAL
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. PASCAL

Discussion

2763.	Under multiprograming, turnaround time for short jobs is usually _____ and that for long jobs is slightly _____.
A.	lengthened; shortened
B.	shortened; lengthened
C.	shortened; shortened
D.	lengthened; lengthened
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. shortened; shortened

Discussion

2764.	The advantage of a command processor running only built-in commands is:
A.	flexibility to the users in running lists of commands by simply collecting them in named batch command files
B.	the command set being common across different hardware configurations
C.	users can create system programs and run them as commands
D.	the processing is much faster than would other-wise be the case when user defined commands are used
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. users can create system programs and run them as commands

Discussion

2765.	The most common systems security method is
A.	passwords
B.	encryption
C.	firewall
D.	all of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. encryption

Discussion

2766.	Two basic types of operating systems are:
A.	sequential and direct
B.	batch and timesharing
C.	sequential and realtime
D.	batch and interactive.
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2767.	Access time is the highest in the case of
A.	floppy disk
B.	cache
C.	swapping devices
D.	magnetic disk
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2768.	Which of the following is not a characteristic of a daisy chaining priority control scheme?
A.	priority is programmable
B.	it is relatively easy to add more devices to the chain
C.	the failure of one device may affect other devices on the chain
D.	the number of control lines is independent of the number of devices on the chain
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. it is relatively easy to add more devices to the chain

Discussion

2769.	Which of the following statement is true.
A.	The LRU algorithm pages out pages that have been used recently
B.	Thrashing is a natural consequence of virtual memory systems.
C.	Seek analysis is used for analysing control-unit busy problems.
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

2770.	Which of the following is a phase of a compilation process
A.	Lexical analysis
B.	Code generation
C.	Both of the above
D.	Static analysis
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Static analysis

Discussion

2771.	Which are the most important features of Microsoft Windows program?
A.	Windows
B.	Pull-down menus
C.	Icons
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2772.	Daisy chain is a device for
A.	connecting a number of controllers to a device
B.	connecting a number of devices to a controller
C.	interconnecting a number of devices to a number of controllers
D.	all of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. interconnecting a number of devices to a number of controllers

Discussion

2773.	Indicate which, of the following, in not true about an interpreter
A.	Interpreter generates an object program from the source program
B.	Interpreter is a kind of translator
C.	Interpreter analyses each source statement every time it is to be executed
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Interpreter is a kind of translator

Discussion

2774.	Object modules generated by assemblers that contain unresolved external references are resolved for two or more object modules by a/an
A.	operating system
B.	loader
C.	linker
D.	compiler
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. compiler

Discussion

2775.	Virtual memory is
A.	simple to implement
B.	used in all major commercial operating systems
C.	less efficient in utilization of memory
D.	useful when fast I/O devices are not available
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. less efficient in utilization of memory

Discussion

2776.	Indicate which is a pre-emptive scheduling algorithm
A.	Round-robin
B.	Shortest-job-next
C.	Priority-based
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Shortest-job-next

Discussion

2777.	Which of the following, is necessary to work on a computer
A.	Compiler
B.	Operating system
C.	Assembly
D.	Interpreter of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Assembly

Discussion

2778.	Which of the following types of decision-making would depend heavily on real-time information?
A.	strategic
B.	tactical
C.	operational
D.	nonprogrammable
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. nonprogrammable

Discussion

2779.	All mathematical models generally comprise which of the following types of variables;
A.	uncontrollable variables
B.	dependent variables
C.	decision variables
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2780.	The file key of the fixed assets file includes the
A.	fixed asset account number
B.	acquisition date
C.	asset identification number
D.	depreciation account number
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. depreciation account number

Discussion

2781.	A _____ decision making involves the establishment objectives for an organization and long-range plans for attaining these objectives.
A.	prompt
B.	relevant
C.	tactical
D.	strategic
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2782.	Which of the following is not likely to occur in the near future?
A.	the presidential election will be done by pushing buttons at home.
B.	the political issue of establishing an information-assistance program will be raised.
C.	most workers will choose working at hoe, so the traditional workplace will disappear
D.	automation will reduce job opportunities, thus resulting in a lower standard of living.
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. most workers will choose working at hoe, so the traditional workplace will disappear

Discussion

2783.	A _____ is responsible for the design and control of a company's data base
A.	DBA
B.	DBM
C.	DPMA
D.	EDP auditor
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. DBM

Discussion

2784.	A _____ purpose computer is designed for a specific application.
A.	special
B.	analog
C.	hybrid
D.	digital
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. analog

Discussion

2785.	H.P. Luhn and Stephen E. Forth developed an application for the computer named
A.	selective dissemination of information
B.	management information system
C.	information retrieval
D.	document retrieval
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. document retrieval

Discussion

2786.	Computer information systems are most successful in providing information for:
A.	control decisions
B.	planning decisions
C.	strategic decisions
D.	nonprogrammable decisions
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. planning decisions

Discussion

2787.	An Information system that responds immediately to the needs of the physical system is called a(n)
A.	inline system
B.	on line system
C.	offline system
D.	realtime system
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2788.	The online hotel reservation systems having database capabilities are a good example of
A.	database management system (DBMS)
B.	marketing information system
C.	manual information system
D.	managerial information system.
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2789.	The MIS structure with one main computer system is called a:
A.	distributed MIS structure
B.	hierarchical MIS structures
C.	centralized MIS structure
D.	decentralized MIS structure
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. decentralized MIS structure

Discussion

2790.	A decision-support system is intended to produce information to suport which type of decisions?
A.	well-structured
B.	unstructured
C.	anticipated
D.	routine
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. anticipated

Discussion

2791.	Which of the following is not true of office automation?
A.	It enhances office productivity.
B.	Human factors should be considered in implementing office automation.
C.	It will increase informal communications between employees.
D.	Software should be designed to be user-friendly
E.	All of the above are true.
Answer» D. Software should be designed to be user-friendly

Discussion

2792.	Individuals who intend to pursue a career as an information-system manager should have:
A.	technical expertise in information systems
B.	human-relations skills
C.	ability to communicate in written form
D.	two of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

2793.	The limits imposed by the firm itself or its environmental on the decision maker are called
A.	parameters
B.	constraints
C.	constructs
D.	perimeters
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. constructs

Discussion

2794.	If safety stock is 6 and the EOQ is 50, average inventory level is
A.	80
B.	86
C.	85
D.	90
E.	None of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

2795.	The MIS should be developed by
A.	the manager
B.	the information specialist
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	neither a or b
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. neither a or b

Discussion

2796.	Considering all types of business, accounts receivable systems are not closely interrelated with the
A.	cost accounting system
B.	payroll system
C.	sales order system
D.	purchasing system
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. purchasing system

Discussion

2797.	A Transportation Problem in which the total supply available at the origins exactly satisfies the total demand required at the destinations is known as:
A.	Degenerate Solution
B.	Balanced Transportation Problem
C.	Unbalanced Transportation Problem
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Unbalanced Transportation Problem

Discussion

2798.	Corporate modeling software can be used for
A.	cash planning
B.	operational budgeting
C.	capital budgeting
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2799.	The feedback loop in the general systems model is represented fey
A.	data flow
B.	decision flow
C.	information flow
D.	All of the above
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

2800.	Which of the following abilities is/are required for both the system programmer and the EDP auditor?
A.	knowledge in computer science
B.	knowledge in accounting applications
C.	two of the above
D.	knowledge in information systems
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. knowledge in accounting applications

Discussion

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