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This set of Business Information Systems Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Business Information Systems Set 5
Q1 | A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the ________________component of an information system.
- software
- hardware
- data
- procedure e. people
Q2 | Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the __________________component of an order management information system.
- software
- hardware
- data
- procedure
Q3 | Non routine cognitive skills include:
- communication.
- problem-solving.
- abstract reasoning.
- all of the above.
Q4 | The quality of your ____________is a large part of the quality of your information system.
- computer
- thinking
- time
- challenges
Q5 | Which of the following is not a characteristic of good information?
- interchangeability
- relevance
- cost effectiveness
- accuracy
Q6 | If you are a ___________________ recipient of sensitive information, such as might beoverheard or contained in a misdirected email, this would not be illegal, but might be unethical to use it.
- active
- passive
- proper
- business
Q7 | A human order taking can be bypassed when using a(n) _____________ .
- office automation system
- management information system
- transaction processing system
- decision support system
Q8 | Data mining cannot be done if
- operational data has not been archived
- earlier management decisions are not available
- the organization is large
- all processing had been only batch processing
Q9 | Batch processing is preferred over on-line transaction processing when i) Processing efficiency is important ii) The volume of data to be processed is large iii) Only periodic processing is needed iv) A large number of queries are to be processed
- i ,ii
- i, iii
- ii ,iii
- i , ii ,iii
Q10 | On-line transaction processing is used when i) it is required to answer random queries ii) it is required to ensure correct processing iii) all files are available on-line iv) all files are stored using hard disk
- i ,ii
- i, iii
- ii ,iii, iv
- i , ii ,iii
Q11 | Which is not a domain of Artificial Intelligence?
- virtual reality
- intelligent agents
- expert system
- none of the above
Q12 | Which one of the following is used for evaluating credit risks?
- virtual reality
- neural network
- fuzzy logic
- none of the above
Q13 | . Which computer based model is developed after human brain?
- fuzzy logic
- neural network
- virtual reality
- all of the above
Q14 | Knowledge based system supports____________ .
- knowledge of creation
- knowledge of support
- knowledge of dissemination
- all of the above
Q15 | Which of the system uses Multidimensional data analysis?
- dss
- mis
- ess
- all of the above
Q16 | Cybernetic system is the one which is
- self monitoring
- self controlling
- self regulating
- all of the above.
Q17 | Globalization and the increasing internet users around the world, give IT budgets
- high priority
- less important
- more component
- more productivity
Q18 | MRP II is accurately described as
- mrp software designed for services
- mrp with a new set of computer programs that execute on micro-computers
- mrp augmented by other resource variables
- usually employed to isolate manufacturing operations from other aspects of an organization
Q19 | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is
- severely limited by current mrp computer systems
- not related to mrp
- an advanced mrp ii system that ties-in customers and suppliers
- not currently practical
Q20 | The extension of MRP which extends to resources such as labour hours and machine hours, aswell as to order entry, purchasing, and direct interface with customers and suppliers is
- mrp ii
- enterprise resource planning
- the master production schedule
- closed-loop mrp
Q21 | Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) is
- a transportation plan to ship materials to warehouses
- a time-phased stock replenishment plan for all levels of a distribution network
- a shipping plan from a central warehouse to retail warehouses
- material requirements planning with feedback loop from distribution centres
Q22 | In what way are Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) and Material Requirements Planning(MRP) similar?
- both employ similar logic and procedures.
- both are employed in a manufacturing organization.
- both work most efficiently with largest lot sizes.
- both are employed by retail organizations.
Q23 | Which is true in Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- has existed for over a decade
- does not integrate well with functional areas other than operations
- is inexpensive to implement
- automates and integrates the majority of business processes
Q24 | Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- has been made possible because of advances in hardware and software
- uses client/server networks
- creates commonality of databases
- all of the above are true of erp.
Q25 | Which of the following is false concerning enterprise resource planning (ERP)?
- it attempts to automate and integrate the majority of business processes.
- it shares common data and practices across the enterprise.
- it is inexpensive to implement.
- it provides and accesses information in a real-time environment.