Explore topic-wise MCQs in Computer Science.

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