Q1. Which of them does not support decision making?
a. DSS
b. GDSS
c. ESS
d. None of these
Answer
c. ESS
Q2. What is primarily a stand-alone DSS that uses some type of model to perform “what-if” and other kinds of analyses?
a. Model driven DSS
b. Model driven ESS
c. Model driven MIS
d. None of these
Answer
a. Model driven DSS
Q3. This type of network is contained over a large geographic area.
a. LAN
b. WAN
c. MAN
d. None of these
Answer
b. WAN
Q4. Starting the computer is known as the boot process.
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Q5. The ROM chip can be modified, removed, or rewritten by the computer user.
a. True
b. False
Answer
b. False
Q6.The utility called located in the System Tools folder, allows you to select when and how often maintenance tasks are performed.
a. Unplanned Tasks
b. Focus Tasks
c. Scheduled Tasks
d. None of these
Answer
c. Scheduled Tasks
Q7. Which type of network connects each node to the next, forming a loop.
a. Bus Topology
b. Ring Topology
c. Star Topology
d. None of these
Answer
b. Ring Topology
Q8. Which is the most common network topology where each node is connected to a switch.
a. Star Topology
b. Ring Topology
c. Bus Topology
d. None of these
Answer
a. Star Topology
Q9. The computer monitor’s sharpness or clarity is referred to as its _____
a. Resolution
b. crystal
c. color
d. None of these
Answer
a. Resolution
Q10. The manages the hardware components including the CPU, memory storage, and peripheral devices.
a. Motherboard
b. hard disk
c. Ram
d. None of these
Answer
a. Motherboard
Q11. The Apple Macintosh computer, known as the Mac, is very popular in the graphic design industry.
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Q12. Which of the following is not a way DSS, GDSS, and ESS support decision making?
a. automate certain decision procedures
b. stimulate decision making by helping managers question decision procedures or explore different solution designs
c. provide information about different aspects of the decision situation and the decision process
d. Generate monthly, hardcopy reports
Answer
d. Generate monthly, hardcopy reports
Q13. Which of the following is primarily a stand-alone DSS that uses some type of model to perform “what-if” and other kinds of analyses?
a. Model-driven DSS
b. data warehouse.
c. data-driven.
d. data mart.
Answer
a. Model-driven DSS
Q14. The technology for finding hidden patterns and relationships in large databases and inferring rules from them to predict future behavior best describes:
a. knowledge acquisition.
b. data clustering.
c. data mining.
d. data warehousing.
Answer
c. Data Mining
Q15. Which of the following is NOT a type of information yielded from data mining?
a. Sequences
b. Classification
c. Clustering
d. Intelligence
Answer
d. Intelligence
Q16. Each of the following is a DSS component EXCEPT:
a. Database
b. Software system.
c. User interface.
d. Inference engine
Answer
a. Database
Q17. Models that ask “what-if” questions repeatedly to determine the impact of changes in one or more factors on outcomes best describes:
a. Optimization analysis.
b. Sensitivity analysis.
c. Forecasting.
d. Goal-seeking
Answer
c. Forecasting
Q18. According to the textbook, National Gypsum uses its DSS application for:
a. Identifying customer buying patterns and fraud detection.
b. Price, advertising, and promotion selection.
c. Defense contract analysis.
d. Corporate planning and forecasting.
Answer
d. Corporate Planning and Forecasting
Q19. A system with software that can analyze and display data using digitized maps to enhance planning and decision making best describes:
a. Geographic information system.
b. Executive support system.
c. Demographic analysis system.
d. Location analysis system.
Answer
a. Geographic Information System
Q20. An interactive computer-based system to facilitate the solution to unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group best describes a(n):
a. Group decision-support system.
b. Decision-support system.
c. Executive support system.
d. Geographic information system.
Answer
a. Group Decision-Support System
Q21. GDSS software tools that allow individuals to simultaneously and anonymously contribute ideas on the meeting topics are called:
a. Electronic questionnaires.
b. Tools for voting or setting priorities.
c. Electronic brainstorming tools.
d. Idea organizers.
Answer
c. Electronic brainstorming tools
Q22. A GDSS can enhance group decision making by:
a. Improving preplanning.
b. Increasing participation.
c. Providing documentation of meetings.
d. Doing all of the above.
Answer
d. Doing all of the above
Q23. Each of the following is a basic GDSS element EXCEPT:
a. Hardware.
b. Software tools.
c. A data warehouse.
d. A user interface.
Answer
b. Software tools
Q24. Contingencies affecting the outcome of group meetings include:
a. The design of an electronic meeting system and its technology.
b. The nature of the group.
c. The manner in which the problem is presented to the group.
d. All of the above.
Answer
d. All of the above
Q25. A useful tool used during the electronic meeting activity of idea generation is:
a. Group matrix.
b. Policy formation.
c. Topic commenter.
d. Personal productivity.
Answer
a. Group matrix
Q26. An information system at the strategic level of an organization designed to address unstructured decision making through advanced graphics and communications best described as:
a. Decision support system
b. Executive support system.
c. Management information system.
d. Group decision support system.
Answer
a. Decision support system
Q27. Business-to-Government is the sale of government resources to businesses electronically.
a. True
b. False
Answer
b. False
Q28. Electronic commerce is best referred to as the sale of goods electronically at the local electronic store.
a. True
b. False
Answer
b. False
Q29. Most large business organizations that their business model is only comprised of electronic commerce use an ERP system.
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Q30. A is a programmable electronic device that can input, process, output, and store data.
a. Computer
b. Motherboard
c. CPU
d. Operating System
Answer
c. CPU
Q31. The nonvolatile, permanent memory that remains in the computer even when it is turned off is called:
a. ALU
b. CPU
c. RAM
d. ROM
Answer
d. ROM
Q32. The computer and equipment that connects to it are called the:
a. Hardware
b. Motherboard
c. Software
d. Control Unit
Answer
a. Hardware
Q33. Which of the following do transactional e-commerce businesses provide?
a. Sale of goods and services.
b. Sale of goods only.
c. Online sale of goods.
d. Online sale of transactions.
Answer
a. Sale of goods and services
Q34. Which of the following best describes a Business-to-Business?
a. Sale of goods online to a consumer.
b. Sale of goods online to many consumers.
c. Sale of goods to a business from a Brick and Mortar business.
d. Sale of goods to a business online only.
Answer
d. Sale of goods to a business online only
Q35. Electronic transfer of funds is referred to as the funds that are transfer electronically from one account to another.
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Q36. Which of the following is NOT a type of information yielded from datamining?
a. intelligence
b. sequences
c. clustering
d. classification
Answer
a. intelligence
Q37. It supports management and professionals work along with clerical office work.
a. DIS
b. Office automation
c. Data warehouse
d. None of above
Answer
b. Office automation
Q38. The logical structure of the database called
a. Instance
b. Schema
c. Tupple
d. None of these
Answer
b. Schema
Q39. Is “Downsizing” the same as Business Process Reengineering? (Yes/No)
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Q40. Can a business process is reengineered without the support of information technology?
a. True
b. False
Answer
b. False
