Business Information Systems Set 1

Bachelor of Commerce (B Com)

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This set of Business Information Systems Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Business Information Systems Set 1

Q1 | Processed data is called ................
  • field
  • information
  • record
  • file
Answer: information
Q2 | ............. is most basic element of data
  • character
  • field
  • record
  • database
Answer: character
Q3 | A group of related records constitutes a..................
  • database
  • file
  • information
  • field
Answer: file
Q4 | Information systems are composed of __________ basic components.
  • four
  • three
  • two
  • many
Answer: three
Q5 | A human order taker can be bypassed when using a(n) __________
  • automation system.
  • management information system.
  • transaction processing system.
  • decision support system.
Answer: transaction processing system.
Q6 | The __________ can help you choose a product.
  • office automation system
  • management information system
  • transaction processing system
  • decision support system
Answer: decision support system
Q7 | The expert system uses a (n) __________ to select the most appropriate response.
  • inference engine
  • decision support system
  • knowledge base
  • data source
Answer: inference engine
Q8 | An intranet that is accessible by outside workers.
  • firewall
  • extranet
  • management information system
  • p2pn
Answer: extranet
Q9 | __________ is the capability to continue as if nothing has happened, even after a majorcomponent failure.
  • redundancy
  • interoperability
  • fault tolerance
  • backup
Answer: fault tolerance
Q10 | A storage device that is connected directly to a network is an example of __________.
  • network attached storage
  • storage area network
  • direct attached storage
  • raid
Answer: network attached storage
Q11 | A tape library will use a robotic component called a(n) __________ to change and store multipletape cartridges.
  • raid
  • backup device
  • redundant system
  • auto loader
Answer: auto loader
Q12 | More than one of the same component is an example of a __________ system.
  • scalable
  • redundant
  • raid
  • back-up
Answer: redundant
Q13 | Which of the following information systems are used in the daily running of the business?
  • transaction processing systems (tps).
  • operational planning systems.
  • office automation systems (oas).
  • all of the above.
Answer: transaction processing systems (tps).
Q14 | Which of the following is not one of the three 'Cs' describing groupware?
  • coordination.
  • communication.
  • compliance.
  • collaboration.
Answer: compliance.
Q15 | Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) software is an example of an information systemsapplication in which of the following areas?
  • office automation systems.
  • operations management.
  • marketing.
  • human resource management.
Answer: operations management.
Q16 | Which of the following is not one of the three main components in a decision support system?
  • model.
  • communications.
  • data.
  • dialogue.
Answer: data.
Q17 | Business Intelligence and data warehousing are used for which of the following?
  • data mining.
  • analysis of large volumes of product sales data.
  • what-if scenarios.
  • all of the above.
Answer: all of the above.
Q18 | Which of the following is true about ERP software?
  • always adaptable to how the business works.
  • extensive skills available for development.
  • supplier costs kept low.
  • simplified support and maintenance through a supplier.
Answer: simplified support and maintenance through a supplier.
Q19 | Which of the following is an EIS?
  • external information system.
  • extended information system.
  • electronic information system.
  • executive information system.
Answer: executive information system.
Q20 | What is the role of document image processing (DIP) systems?
  • conversion into digital format.
  • product management.
  • cash flow forecasting.
  • producing customer invoices. e. inventory control.
Answer: conversion into digital format.
Q21 | Buy-side e-commerce is:
  • the use of electronic communications for all business processes.
  • any electronically mediated communication between an organisation and its stakeholders.
  • an organisation using electronic media to sell direct to its customers.
  • an organisation using electronic media to purchase from its suppliers.
Answer: an organisation using electronic media to purchase from its suppliers.
Q22 | To determine demand for Internet services in a market, companies should survey what?
  • percentage that have access to the internet.
  • percentage that purchase online.
  • percentage that use the internet to inform their buying decision.
  • all of the above.
Answer: all of the above.
Q23 | Which of these is a cost/efficiency driver of e-commerce?
  • improving the range and quality of services offered.
  • avoid losing market share to businesses already using e-commerce.
  • increasing speed with which supplies can be obtain
Answer: increasing speed with which supplies can be obtain
Q24 | Which of the following system components is responsible for ensuring that the system is workingto fulfil its objective?
  • outputs.
  • processing.
  • feedback.
  • control.
Answer: control.
Q25 | In terms of a system, finished products and information are examples of:
  • feedback.
  • outputs.
  • control.
  • processing.
Answer: outputs.
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