Q81: The manager, in using the systems approach, should subdivide the firm into subsystems based on
Answer option
- 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
Answer D. any of the above represent acceptable subsystem divisions.
Q82: Functional information subsystems can be classified into
Answer option
- 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
Answer A. communication Process wherein information is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
Q83: Which of the following is correct for MIS::
Answer option
- 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
Answer B. communication Process wherein data is recorded, stored, processed and retrieved for managerial decision-making
Q84: The model base contains programs
Answer option
- A. written by the firm’s programmers
- B. provided by the computer vendor
- C. purchased from outside firms, such as software houses
- D. All of the above
Answer
Answer D. All of the above
Q85: The selection of the solution technique to the implemented by a computing system should be made by
Answer option
- A. an operations research expert
- B. a computer programmer
- C. system analysts
- D. a computing system user
Answer
Answer C. system analysts
Q86: What among the following are the primary characteristics that information must process? i) Relevance ii) Availability iii) Timeliness iv) Accuracy
Answer option
- A. Only i, ii, and iii
- B. Only ii, iii and iv
- C. Only i, iii and iv
- D. All i, ii, iii, and iv
Answer
Answer A. Only i, ii, and iii
Q87: Which of the following models are developed on the principles of business management,accounting and econometrics?
Answer option
- A. Behavioral model
- B. Management science models
- C. Operations research models
- D. Policy making models
Answer
Answer B. Management science models
Q88: An___is a set of processes and procedures that transform data into information and knowledge.
Answer option
- A. information system
- B. Knowledge system
- C. Database system
- D. Computer system
Answer
Answer A. information system
Q89: A system is called___when the inputs, Process and the outputs are known withcertainty.
Answer option
- A. Probablistics
- B. Deterministic
- C. Open
- D. Close
Answer
Answer B. Deterministic
Q90: Which of the following steps is/are the implementation plans involved in MIS? i) Preparing organizational plans ii) Planning of work flow iii) Training of personnel iv) Development of software v) Acquiring computer hardware
Answer option
- A. i, ii and iii only
- B. i, ii, iii and iv only
- C. i, ii, iv and v only
- D. All i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer
Answer D. All i, ii, iii, iv and v
Q91: Which of the following is included in the Office automation systems? i) Word processing ii) Electronic mail iii) Voice mail iv) Electronic calendaring v) Audio conferencing
Answer option
- A. i, ii, iii and v only
- B. i, ii, iii and iv only
- C. i, ii, iv and v only
- D. All i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer
Answer D. All i, ii, iii, iv and v
Q92: In a typical___network, application processing is shared between clients and one more servers.
Answer option
- A. client server computing
- B. cloud computing
- C. mobile computing
- D. data computing
Answer
Answer A. client server computing
Q93: The___is defined as a set of activities performed across the organization Creating As output of value to the customer.
Answer option
- A. development process
- B. business process
- C. quality process
- D. customer focus
Answer
Answer B. business process
Q94: A systems theory of organization sees the firm as a
Answer option
- 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
Answer
Answer D. All of the above
Q95: ___means that the manager spends his or her time dealing with exceptions or Those situations which are out of control
Answer option
- A. relevant
- B. management by exception
- C. predictive reports
- D. control
Answer
Answer B. management by exception
Q96: ..are specific to users’ needs
Answer option
- A. System software
- B. Application software
- C. Assemblers
- D. Compilers
Answer
Answer B. Application software
Q97: Which of the following is/ are operating systems
Answer option
- A. Windows
- B. Unix
- C. OS/2
- D. All of these
Answer
Answer D. All of these
Q98: “MAN” stands for
Answer option
- A. Maximum Area Network
- B. Minimum Area Network
- C. Main Area Network
- D. Metropolitan Area Network
Answer
Answer D. Metropolitan Area Network
Q99: Which of the following is a network topology
Answer option
- A. LAN
- B. WAN
- C. MAN
- D. BUS
Answer
Answer D. BUS
Q100: Which of the following is a type of network
Answer option
- A. Ring
- B. Bus
- C. Star
- D. PAN
Answer
Answer D. PAN
Q101: VOIP stands for___
Answer option
- A. Voice over IP
- B. Video over IP
- C. Viruses over IP
- D. Virtual over IP
Answer
Answer A. Voice over IP
Q102: LAN stands for___
Answer option
- A. Limited Area Network
- B. Logical Area Network
- C. Local Area Network
- D. Large Area Network
Answer
Answer C. Local Area Network
Q103: In world today, most of the computers are:
Answer option
- A. Digital
- B. Hybrid
- C. Analog
- D. Complex
Answer
Answer A. Digital
Q104: Physical structure of computer is called:
Answer option
- A. Software
- B. Hardware
- C. Human ware
- D. All of these
Answer
Answer B. Hardware
Q105: PARAM is an example of:
Answer option
- A. Super computer
- B. PC
- C. Laptop
- D. PDA
Answer
Answer A. Super computer
Q106: These systems address non-routine decisions requiring judgment, evaluation, and insight because there is no agreed-on procedure for arriving at a solution.
Answer option
- A. Enterprise system
- B. Supply chain management (SCM) system
- C. Executive support systems
- D. Knowledge management system (KMS)
Answer
Answer C. Executive support systems.
Q107: Systems that span all functional areas and focus on executing business processes Across the firm are called.
Answer option
- A. Business functional systems
- B. Enterprise applications
- C. Transaction processing systems
- D. Data management systems
Answer
Answer B. Enterprise applications
Q108: Which system stores all organizational data in a single central data repository?
Answer option
- A. Management information system
- B. Customer relationship system
- C. Enterprise system
- D. Transaction processing system
Answer
Answer C. Enterprise system.
Q109: Which of the following would not describe how a firm can benefit from Supply Chain Management systems?
Answer option
- A. Rapidly communicate changes in product design
- B. Check inventory availability and monitor inventory levels
- C. Control the actions of machines and equipment
- D. Plan production based on actual customer demand
Answer
Answer C. Control the actions of machines and equipment.
Q110: Which type of enterprise application is specifically used to help a business to increase sales?
Answer option
- A. Enterprise system
- B. Supply chain management (SCM) system
- C. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
- D. Knowledge management system (KMS)
Answer
Answer C. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Q111: Which type of enterprise application stores directories of Employees with special areas of expertise?
Answer option
- A. Enterprise system
- B. Supply chain management system
- C. Customer relationship management system
- D. Knowledge Management System
Answer
Answer D. Knowledge Management System.
Q112: This term refers to the use of digital technology and the Internet to execute the Major Business processes in an enterprise
Answer option
- A. Electronic Business
- B. Electronic markets
- C. Electronic data interchange
- D. Electronic management
Answer
Answer A. Electronic Business.
Q113: Which person is responsible for the overall use of information technology in a Large Conglomerate?.
Answer option
- A. System Analyst
- B. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- C. Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- D. Chief Management Officer (CMO)
Answer
Answer C. Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Q114: Data about the performance of a system is
Answer option
- A. Marketing Data
- B. Control
- C. Meta Data
- D. Feed Back
Answer
Answer D. Feed Back
Q115: Structured decisions are___in nature
Answer option
- A. Non-Repetitive
- B. Repetitive
- C. Routine
- D. Both (b) & (c)
Answer
Answer D. Both (b) & (c)
Q116: This individual is credited with the development of the five forces competitive model:
Answer option
- A. Henry Fayol
- B. Max Weber
- C. Michael Porter
- D. Michael Dell
Answer
Answer C. Michael Porter.
Q117: Google are using information technology to pursue this generic strategy
Answer option
- A. Low-cost leadership
- B. Product differentiation
- C. Focus on market niche
- D. Strengthening customer and supplier intimacy
Answer
Answer B. Product differentiation.
Q118: A network of organizations used for procuring raw materials, transforming these materials into products, and distributing the products to customers is called a(n).
Answer option
- A. Value chain
- B. Supply chain
- C. Enterprise system
- D. Process chain
Answer
Answer B. Supply chain.
Q119: A supply strategy in which components arrive exactly at the moment they are needed is called.
Answer option
- A. Bullwhip effect
- B. Demand planning
- C. Just-in-time
- D. Pull-based model
Answer
Answer C. Just-in-time.
Q120: A comprehensive customer relationship management package includes a module for.
Answer option
- A. Supply chain execution system
- B. Supply chain planning system
- C. Partner relationship management (PRM) system
- D. Business forecast planning system
Answer
Answer C. Partner relationship management (PRM) system
