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Q.1
Quantitative techniques used to solve business problems are called
operations management
operations science
operations research
management operations
None of the above
Q.2
A pricing strategy model would function most effectively as a
transaction processing model
batch model
time sharing model
realtime model
None of the above
Q.3
The computer has been applied most effectively in
marketing
manufacturing
personnel
engineering
None of the above
Q.4
In which area are job openings expected to decline in the future?
computer operator
data-entry operator
application programmer
system programmer
None of the above
Q.5
A periodic report can be used to
identify the problem
evaluate solutions
identify solutions
select solutions
None of the above
Q.6
If gross requirements are 2,000, inventory on hand is 3,000, reorder point is 500, and EOQ is 1,300, the order quantity is
3,000
2,000
7,000
zero
None of the above
Q.7
Duplicate copies of the data base are stored at all locations under:
partitioning
polling
replication
data sharing
None of the above
Q.8
Quantitative evaluation of new products assures that
the important factors receive management attention
the factors are weighted according to their relative importance
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
None of the above
Q.9
Pillsbury's REACH system is concerned mainly with the accomplishment of
monthly objectives
weekly objectives
quarterly objectives
annual objectives
None of the above
Q.10
Computing systems designed to supply supervisory information include.
invoicing systems
payroll systems
process control systems;
All of the above
None of the above
Q.11
In an experiment in which a new drug was being tested on 1000 rats, which one of the following would a computer be least able to do?
determine the total amount of drug that had been given to all 1000 rats keep records of weight changes of the 1000 rats
keep records of the dosages and the dates the drug was given to each rat
determine the total dosage that had been given to each rat
keep records of weight changes of the 1000 rates
decide whether the drug was safe enough for use on humans
Q.12
The pending invoice file should be stored on a DASD (Direct: Access Storage Device) if
payment execution is batch
invoice data entry is one-line
inquiries concerning payable are to be answered on-line
All of the above
None of the above
Q.13
Operational budgeting require how many data files that would not otherwise be needed?
3
2
1
0
None of the above
Q.14
Top-level managers are responsible for _____ plans and decisions.
strategic
structured
simulation
tactical
None of the above
Q.15
The type of information most restricted by a poor interface between generalized data base management systems and special computing system languages is
supervisory
planning
priority setting
limitation
None of the above
Q.16
The calculation of expected outcomes in intended to help the manager
identify problems
identify solutions
evaluate solutions
All of the above
None of the above
Q.17
EDP auditors can be used in the
implementation phase of MIS development
planning phase of MIS development
analysis and design phase of MIS development
All of the above
None of the above
Q.18
Which of the following is not usually characteristic of upper management decisions?
Decisions require judgment
Decisions are structured
Decisions are long range
Decisions are unpredictable
Decisions require experience
Q.19
The channel of distribution is included in the
product ingredient of the marketing mix
promotion ingredient of the marketing mix
place ingredient of the marketing mix
price ingredient of the marketing mix
None of the above
Q.20
An MIS can be developed by
a fire department
a college testing service
an ocean transportation company
All of the above
None of the above
Q.21
Pictographs, called _____ help systems to be more user friendly.
people
icons
information system
on-line
None of the above
Q.22
The three dimensions of system integrity do not include
accuracy
completeness
security
appropriateness
None of the above
Q.23
The computer generation that triggered the explosion of interest in information processing was the
first generation of computers
second generation of computers
third generation of computers
fourth generation of computers
None of the above
Q.24
A popular technique for forecasting is
correlation analysis
regression analysis
linear programming
Monte Carlo
None of the above
Q.25
In computer based information system (CBIS), DFD stands for:
data flow diagram
data flow descent
dotted flow diagram
such a terminology does not exist in CBIS
None of the above
Q.26
A characteristic of an MIS is:
user-oriented information
restrictions on the system's size to inhibit future growth
priority for data handling over the output of decision-oriented information
All of the above
None of the above
Q.27
Information about the items ordered (item description, price, warehouse location, etc.) is provided by the
order entry subsystem
manufacturing information system
marketing information system
billing subsystem
None of the above
Q.28
Changing oil in an automobile is an example of
preventative maintenance
scheduled maintenance
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
None of the above
Q.29
The parts of a system may be analyzed in the sequence
outputs, objective, management, information processor, input, transformation
objectives, outputs, management, information processor, input, transformation
objectives, outputs, information processor, management, input transformation
outputs, inputs, objectives, management, information processor, transformation
None of the above
Q.30
In applying the systems approach, the manager proceeds from the
super system to the system to the subsystem level
system to the sulpersystem to the subsystem level
subsystem to the system to the supersystem level
supersystem to the supersystem to the system level.
None of the above
Q.31
Ideally, the chairman of the MIS committee should be the
vice-president of manufacturing
vice-president of marketing
vice-president of finance
All of the above
None of the above.
Q.32
The marketing mix does not include
place
product
persuasion
promotion
None of the above
Q.33
If the values Earliest time and Latest time of an event are not equal then such events are referred to as:
critical
optimum
non-critical
All of the above
None of the above
Q.34
Systems that supply data for operations execution or supervision all concern
exception reports
computing systems
orders
All of the above
None of the above
Q.35
All mathematical models generally comprise which of the following types of variables;
uncontrollable variables
dependent variables
decision variables
All of the above
None of the above
Q.36
Which of the following types of decision-making would depend heavily on real-time information?
strategic
tactical
operational
nonprogrammable
None of the above
Q.37
A skills search requires that the employee file be accessible by
employee position
applicant file
employee skill category
employee name
None of the above
Q.38
The two functional areas concerned with material flow are
production and marketing
manufacturing and purchasing
marketing and finance
manufacturing and finance
None of the above
Q.39
An example of a global allocation problem is
defining plant capacities
scheduling an entire development project
setting general inventory guidelines
All of the above
None of the above
Q.40
Actuarial accounting systems are associated with the _____ industry.
insurance
reliable
consistent
exhaustive
None of the above
Q.41
If safety stock is 6 and the EOQ is 50, average inventory level is
80
86
85
90
None of the above
Q.42
The MIS should be developed by
the manager
the information specialist
both (a) and (b)
neither a or b
None of the above
Q.43
Considering all types of business, accounts receivable systems are not closely interrelated with the
cost accounting system
payroll system
sales order system
purchasing system
None of the above
Q.44
Detailed project control answers the questions
when and how much?
who and why?
when and where?
who and when?
None of the above
Q.45
Personnel Administration Data systems, personnel planning data systems and the payroll system all
calculate payroll deductions
update the accounts payable file
access the inventory file
Ail of the above
None of the above
Q.46
Which of the following is part of the decision-making process?
problem identification
alternative selection
problem recognition
action
all of the above
Q.47
The Management Information System (MIS) provides timely and effective information to support decision making and other necessary management functions. Can you point out the sub-system which does not being to the MIS?
Operational Tectical System
Decision Support System (DSS)
Data Communication System
Automated Office System
None of the above
Q.48
The file key of the fixed assets file includes the
fixed asset account number
acquisition date
asset identification number
depreciation account number
None of the above
Q.49
A _____ decision making involves the establishment objectives for an organization and long-range plans for attaining these objectives.
prompt
relevant
tactical
strategic
None of the above
Q.50
Which of the following is not an advantage of decentralized processing over centralized processing?
reduced data communication costs
improved system reliability
increased employee productivity
increased computer system control
All of the above are advantages
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