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This section includes 374 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computer Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
351. |
A constraint that does not, affect the feasible solution region is known as |
A. | redundant constraint |
B. | unbounded solution |
C. | slack variable |
D. | surplus variable |
Answer» B. unbounded solution | |
352. |
The computer can potentially be used to monitor most of our actions, thus robbing us of _____ |
A. | tapping |
B. | privacy |
C. | back log |
D. | security |
Answer» C. back log | |
353. |
Hungarian Method is a way of solving Operations Research problems in: |
A. | Linear Programming by Graphical Method |
B. | Simplex Method |
C. | Assignment Method |
D. | Transportation Method |
Answer» D. Transportation Method | |
354. |
The most prominent system in the retail sales industry is the _____ system. |
A. | POS (point-of-scale) |
B. | COBOL |
C. | ACM |
D. | PC/XT |
Answer» B. COBOL | |
355. |
An EOQ formula is an example of a(n) |
A. | optimizing model |
B. | static model |
C. | deterministic model |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
356. |
Computer support to the manager has been least in |
A. | alternative identification |
B. | alternative selection |
C. | problem identification |
D. | alternative evaluation |
Answer» B. alternative selection | |
357. |
Critical path of the PERT chart is: |
A. | path which takes the longest time to complete the project |
B. | the shortest path |
C. | both of the above |
D. | path which takes the shortest time to complete the project |
Answer» B. the shortest path | |
358. |
Inventory is also referred to as: |
A. | stock |
B. | warehouse capacity |
C. | materials |
D. | materials in hand |
Answer» B. warehouse capacity | |
359. |
The marketing authority contributing the most to a definition of a structure for the marketing information system is |
A. | Philip Vegas |
B. | F.A. Fisher |
C. | Philip Kotler |
D. | Roger McSack |
Answer» D. Roger McSack | |
360. |
Which of the following is not true of nonprocedural language? |
A. | They can be English-like. |
B. | They can take user-friendly forms. |
C. | BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language. |
D. | All of the above are true |
Answer» D. All of the above are true | |
361. |
Error reports are an example of: |
A. | scheduled reports |
B. | demand reports |
C. | exception reports |
D. | predictive reports |
Answer» D. predictive reports | |
362. |
Which of the following is not a key component of the evaluation process in building a DSS? |
A. | criteria for evaluation |
B. | means of measuring system-development time spent on the project |
C. | means of monitoring the progress of the DSS |
D. | formal review process |
Answer» C. means of monitoring the progress of the DSS | |
363. |
An MIS provides |
A. | past information |
B. | present information |
C. | future information |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
364. |
Which of the following is not an important principle for evaluating the raw data for decision-making: |
A. | selection |
B. | pattern |
C. | everage |
D. | overview |
Answer» D. overview | |
365. |
Which of the following statements is the most accurate? |
A. | The degree to which information needs to be summarized increases as one moves up through the management levels |
B. | Low-level managers made unstructured decisions |
C. | Upper managers make unstructured decisions |
D. | Low-level managers need general information about operating activities. |
Answer» B. Low-level managers made unstructured decisions | |
366. |
The operations file is updated by the |
A. | production control system |
B. | MRP system |
C. | shipping system |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
367. |
Controls of data communication deal with |
A. | the communication channel |
B. | the computer |
C. | terminals |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
368. |
The use of computers in data processing has had several impacts on business. Which of the following is not one of them? |
A. | easier business growth |
B. | fewer clerical workers |
C. | increased data-processing costs |
D. | more and better information |
Answer» D. more and better information | |
369. |
An example of a global allocation problem is |
A. | defining plant capacities |
B. | scheduling an entire development project |
C. | setting general inventory guidelines |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
370. |
A financial modeling package for a PC is similar to a spreadsheet package, but it can handle larger data files than a spreadsheet, and it has a built-in _____ seeking function. |
A. | aim |
B. | target |
C. | goal |
D. | plan |
Answer» D. plan | |
371. |
Critical _____ factors are those that are vital if a manager is to make a full contribution to the achievement of an organization's goals. |
A. | tactical |
B. | success |
C. | decision |
D. | concise |
Answer» C. decision | |
372. |
Educational programs for the labour union officials are conducted by |
A. | the firm's industrial relations department |
B. | the vice-president of information systems |
C. | both (a) and (b) |
D. | neither (a) nor (b) |
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b) | |
373. |
A lockbox service is used for |
A. | depositing cash when bank is closed |
B. | paying bank customer bills automatically |
C. | storing papers in a bank vault |
D. | depositing payments to bank customers |
Answer» E. | |
374. |
Which of the following is(are) true of the EDP auditors? |
A. | they should have computer expertise |
B. | they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future |
C. | two of the above |
D. | currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers |
Answer» B. they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future | |