Computer Science - Management Information Systems MCQs Part 1
1. Which of the following is(are) true of the EDP auditors?
A.
they should have computer expertise
they should have computer expertise
B.
they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future
they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future
C.
two of the above
two of the above
D.
currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers
currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
2. Controls of data communication deal with
A.
the communication channel
the communication channel
B.
the computer
the computer
C.
terminals
terminals
D.
All of the above
All of the above
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option D
3. A lockbox service is used for
A.
depositing cash when bank is closed
depositing cash when bank is closed
B.
paying bank customer bills automatically
paying bank customer bills automatically
C.
storing papers in a bank vault
storing papers in a bank vault
D.
depositing payments to bank customers
depositing payments to bank customers
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option D
4. Critical path of the PERT chart is:
A.
path which takes the longest time to complete the project
path which takes the longest time to complete the project
B.
the shortest path
the shortest path
C.
both of the above
both of the above
D.
path which takes the shortest time to complete the project
path which takes the shortest time to complete the project
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
5. Inventory is also referred to as:
A.
stock
stock
B.
warehouse capacity
warehouse capacity
C.
materials
materials
D.
materials in hand
materials in hand
E.
None of the above
None of the above
Answer Option A
6. An EOQ formula is an example of a(n)
A. optimizing model
B. static model
C. deterministic model
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
7. _____ are knowledge based system to which present rules are applied to solve a particular problem.
A. ES
B. AI
C. KBS
D. Base rule 0
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
8. The _____ is a business-oriented data-processing association which publishes a monthly journal, Data Management.
A. DPMA
B. CDP
C. CISA
D. ACM
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
9. 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
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
10. A systems theory of organization sees the firm as a
A. network of resource flows
B. system transforming inputs into outputs
C. physical system managed by a manager using a conceptual system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
11. 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
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
12. _____ means that the manager spends his or her time dealing with exceptions or those situations which are out of control
A. relevant
B. management by exception
C. predictive reports
D. control
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
13. _____ decisions are those decisions for which policy standards or guidelines are already established.
A. programmable
B. control
C. predictive reports
D. relevant
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
14. _____ is the use of a model in an attempt to identify and/or reflect the behaviour of a real person, process, or system.
A. master
B. decision
C. plan
D. simulation
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
15. One of the three most common types of payment systems is the
A. pinion fund transaction system
B. travel expense reimbursement system
C. accounts payable system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
16. 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
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
17. The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____
A. Computer Operator
B. Programmer
C. System Analyst
D. Data entry operator
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
18. The model curriculum for information-system education suggested by the _____ has a more theoretical and conceptual basis, whereas the model by the _____ is more practical and applied in nature.
A. AI, ES
B. KBS, AI
C. ACM, DPMA
D. SISD, MMD
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
19. _____ decisions concern the execution of specific tasks to assure that they are. carried out efficiently and effectively.
A. tactical
B. strategic
C. operational
D. management
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
20. The DBA is
A. a person
B. a computer device
C. a communication technique
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
21. Error reports are an example of:
A. scheduled reports
B. demand reports
C. exception reports
D. predictive reports
E. management reports
Answer Option C
22. 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
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
23. The product structure file is also called the
A. item master file
B. bill of materials file
C. operations file
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
24. Econometric models include techniques from
A. economics
B. statistics
C. mathematics
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
25. Average inventory level is reduced by
A. decreasing the vendor lead time
B. increasing the usage rate
C. decreasing the order quantity
D. lowering the reorder point
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
26. Computer support to the manager has been least in
A. alternative identification
B. alternative selection
C. problem identification
D. alternative evaluation
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
27. Slack is the calculated time span within which the event must occur:
A. true
B. false
C. cannot be said
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
28. The online, softcopy display of a customer's charge account to respond to an inquiry is an example of a(n):
A. regularly scheduled report
B. on-demand report
C. exception report
D. forecasting report
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
29. A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.
A. prompt
B. passwords
C. MIS
D. Tactical
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
30. A _____ decision is routine one that's made following the completion of a preplanned series of steps.
A. strategic
B. structured
C. simulation
D. tactical
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
31. 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)
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
32. Data has to be _____ before it can be converted into information.
A. transformed
B. processed
C. changed
D. engineered
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
33. Which of the following is not true of the EDP Auditors Foundation?
A. It publishes a journal, The EDP Auditor
B. It sponsors the CIS A examination.
C. It is a professional association of those auditors who specialize in EDP
D. It is a member of the AFIPS.
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
34. The most straightforward resource flow is
A. manpower
B. machines
C. material
D. money
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
35. To _____ is to decide in advance on a course of action.
A. master
B. decision
C. plan
D. control
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
36. The operations file is updated by the
A. production control system
B. MRP system
C. shipping system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
37. Operations Research came into being due to:
A. medical reasons
B. military reasons
C. educational reasons
D. to improve transportation
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
38. Order-filling activity in the physical system is triggered by the
A. manufacturing information system
B. order entry subsystem
C. billing subsystem
D. accounts receivable subsystem
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
39. _____ is the ratio of correct information to the total amount of information produced over a period.
A. accuracy
B. concise
C. simulation
D. decision
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
40. Standards are provided by
A. standards organizations
B. user groups
C. computer vendors
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
41. 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
E. All of the above are key components
Answer Option B
42. If you are an information-system manager, which organization is most appropriate for your interest?
A. ACM
B. SIM
C. ASA
D. IEEE
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
43. The four major corporate resources are money, materials, information, and
A. people
B. icons
C. information system
D. on-line
E. None of the above
Answer Option A
44. An optional facilitates location program can be used to study
A. factory location alternative
B. warehouse location alternatives
C. plant location alternatives
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
45. A standards manual specifies standards that are to be followed in
A. system design
B. system operation
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
46. 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
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
47. Production machines were first controlled by the computer by means of
A. punched cards
B. punched paper tape
C. magnetic tape
D. magnetic cards
E. None of the above
Answer Option B
48. Encryption is being used primarily with
A. file retention
B. transaction entry
C. computer processing
D. data communication
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
49. Which of the following is(are) true of system analysts?
A. their responsibility is to analyze and design system software
B. they may be looked upon as an intermediary between users and programmers
C. they are heavily involved with the system-development life cycle
D. both (a) and (c)
E. None of the above
Answer Option D
50. From a data systems design viewpoint, the number of different types of general ledger entries is
A. six
B. three
C. four
D. one
E. None of the above
Answer Option C
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