Explore topic-wise MCQs in Computer Science.

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101.

A chart comprised of bars, each representing a period of time, is called a

A. cent chart
B. gault chart
C. gantt chart
D. grand chart
Answer» D. grand chart
102.

Which is the correct for MIS:

A. communication process wherein information is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
B. communication process wherein data is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
C. communication process wherein data is converted into information
D. All of the above
Answer» C. communication process wherein data is converted into information
103.

The bars in a bar chart are represented by the

A. rectangles in a network diagram
B. arrows in a network diagram
C. triangles in a network diagram
D. All of the above
Answer» C. triangles in a network diagram
104.

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
Answer» E.
105.

_____ is and always has been wealth, and computers assist us in obtaining this wealth.

A. Data
B. Information
C. Calculation
D. Network
Answer» C. Calculation
106.

The MIS should be developed by

A. the manager
B. the information specialist
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither a or b
Answer» D. neither a or b
107.

Information should be accurate, timely, complete, and _____

A. accuracy
B. concise
C. simulation
D. decision
Answer» C. simulation
108.

Management has become more complex because

A. there is less time to react to competitive actions
B. the equipment used in many of the firm's activities has become more complex
C. firms have become larger
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
109.

The subsystem appearing in each of the functional information systems is the

A. internal accounting subsystem
B. environmental intelligence subsystem
C. information processor subsystem
D. system analysis subsystem
Answer» B. environmental intelligence subsystem
110.

Information is _____ when it is useful in making a decision.

A. relevant
B. management by exception
C. predictive reports
D. control
Answer» B. management by exception
111.

The manager attempts to slow down the flow of

A. machines
B. material
C. money
D. All of the above
Answer» B. material
112.

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
Answer» E.
113.

Union officials receive the same type of education as

A. top level managers
B. the rank and file employees
C. low level managers
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
114.

Which of the following is most responsible for the inability of auditors to uncover computer crimes?

A. the auditor's lack of knowledge in computer technology
B. the prohibitively expensive audit procedures needed to detect computer frauds
C. the client's concern that the public will learn of the crime
D. the relatively small average take of computer frauds
Answer» C. the client's concern that the public will learn of the crime
115.

Management is linked to the information processor by

A. decisions
B. data
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» E.
116.

As a general rule.

A. MIS performance criteria determine management information needs, and these needs determine the objectives of the firm.
B. the firm's objective determine management information needs, and these needs determine MIS performance criteria
C. management information needs determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine the firm's objectives
D. the firm's objectives determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine manage¬ment information needs.
Answer» C. management information needs determine MIS performance criteria, and these criteria determine the firm's objectives
117.

Benefits from a computerised MIS include:

A. higher returns on short-term investments
B. less frequent and smaller short-term loans
C. lower rates of interest
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
118.

The file created yesterday is called the

A. "son" file
B. "father" file
C. "mother" file
D. "grandfather file"
Answer» C. "mother" file
119.

Which of the following is not a common configuration used in a DDP system?

A. star
B. ring
C. tree
D. realtime
Answer» E.
120.

_____ is an application of the computer where the computer makes decisions or judgments that appear to require human intuition, reasoning and intelligence.

A. AI
B. ES
C. KBS
D. Base-rule
Answer» B. ES
121.

Which of the following is not a device used in data communication?

A. modem
B. multiplexer
C. statistical multiplexer
D. front-end processor
Answer» E.
122.

EDP auditors can be used in the

A. implementation phase of MIS development
B. planning phase of MIS development
C. analysis and design phase of MIS development
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
123.

Linear programming identifies

A. the optimum quantities of the variables
B. the maximum profit or minimum cost that can be expected
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
124.

The manager, in using the systems approach, should subdivide the firm into subsystems based on

A. functional areas-marketing, finance, and manufacturing
B. management levels-strategic, tactical, and operational
C. resource flows-manpower, money, machines, and material
D. any of the above represent acceptable subsystem divisions.
Answer» E.
125.

Corporate modeling languages often do provide for

A. model definition
B. DML commands
C. editing
D. report specification
Answer» B. DML commands
126.

_____ assist traditional auditors both in the review of computer controls and in the production of audit information through the use of computers.

A. CDP
B. CISA
C. DPMA
D. EDP auditor
Answer» E.
127.

A key verifier machine is used In controlling

A. transaction entry
B. data communication
C. computer processing
D. transaction origination
Answer» B. data communication
128.

An information processor includes

A. the data base and the model base
B. the central processing unit
C. incoming data and outgoing information
D. incoming data, the central processing unit, the model base, outgoing information, and the data base
Answer» E.
129.

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
Answer» C. marketing information system
130.

A spreadsheet package is one type of _____ support tool.

A. operational
B. decision
C. success
D. simulation
Answer» C. success
131.

A quotation system obtains potential delivery time data from the

A. production schedule file
B. inventory file
C. product catalog file
D. All of the above
Answer» C. product catalog file
132.

Credit checking is done in the

A. order processing system
B. quotation system
C. order entry system
D. any of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
133.

Which of the following statements in correct?

A. most analysts agree on the structure and organization of MIS.
B. operational planning reports are a primary informational tool for middle management.
C. an MIS focuses on managing information generated with a computer system
D. the cross reference of data items is an integral feature of the simple structure used in database organization.
Answer» D. the cross reference of data items is an integral feature of the simple structure used in database organization.
134.

A turnaround document can be a (n)

A. punched card
B. OCR document
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
135.

Which of the following is not a quotation system procedure set?

A. delivery planning
B. product data retrieval
C. quotation preparation
D. all of the above
Answer» B. product data retrieval
136.

Sales figures in the market forecast file are updated by the

A. sales forecasting procedures
B. sales analysis procedures
C. market research procedures
D. all of the above
Answer» C. market research procedures
137.

The storage of computer programs and data files are the responsibility of a

A. librarian
B. computer operator
C. Data entry operator
D. programmer
Answer» B. computer operator
138.

The order entry subsystem creates a file of order records that are input to the

A. production subsystem
B. inventory subsystem
C. control subsystem
D. quality subsystem
Answer» C. control subsystem
139.

A language for simulating models of business activity is:

A. SPSS
B. DL/1
C. GPSS
D. COBOL
Answer» D. COBOL
140.

The educational program can be conducted by

A. personnel department instructors
B. members of the information systems staff
C. supervisors
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
141.

A characteristic of a distributed MIS structure is:

A. computers supporting local DP operations
B. a multiprocessing environment
C. integrative sharing of the workload
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
142.

The idea of "generations" of data files is closely related to

A. transaction processing
B. timesharing
C. realtime processing
D. batch processing
Answer» E.
143.

The coordinating procedure set in an order processing system is

A. custom production planning
B. warehouse
C. product allocation
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
144.

The physical system of the firm may be regarded as a flow of

A. manpower, machines, material, and money
B. information only
C. manpower, machines, material, money, and information
D. manpower, machines, material, money, and data
Answer» B. information only
145.

PERT and CPM are:

A. network techniques
B. assignment techniques
C. project evaluation techniques
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
146.

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
Answer» D. purchasing system
147.

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
Answer» B. manufacturing and purchasing
148.

The marketing mix does not include

A. place
B. product
C. persuasion
D. promotion
Answer» D. promotion
149.

Which of the following is not a basic configuration used in a data communication network?

A. computer/peripheral-device configuration
B. computer-to-computer commu¬nication
C. computer to front-end processor communication
D. communication through a data switch
Answer» D. communication through a data switch
150.

In Decision Tables three are:

A. tabulated decisions
B. decisions
C. condition stubs and action stubs
D. decision hierarchy
Answer» D. decision hierarchy