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Question 1

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Which is true of fourth-generation languages (4GLs)?
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a. They contain a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.

b. They use artificial intelligence technologies, such as knowledge-based systems.

c. They are the easiest computer languages to use.

d. They are composed of rigorous command syntaxes.

Question 2

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In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s objectives, the next step is to
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a. integrate the hardware and software components

b. provide information in a useful format

c. collect and analyze data

d. use information for decision making

Question 3

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In data warehouses, _____ is information about data-its content, quality, condition, origin, and other
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a. big data

b. raw data

c. summary data

d. metadata

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Question 4

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In the context of big data, velocity is _________.
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a. the speed with which the data has to be gathered and processed

b. the value that the collected data brings to the decision-making process

c. the trustworthiness and accuracy of the data

d. the quantity of transactions, measured in petabytes or exabytes

Question 5

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The knowledge base component of an expert system must include _____ knowledge, which consists of rules
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related to a problem or discipline.
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a. factual

b. subjective

c. meta-

d. heuristic

Question 6

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Which decision is supported by a logistics information system (LIS)?
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a. Selecting the best modes of transportation

b. Determining portfolio structures

c. Predicting an organization’s future personnel needs

d. Minimizing capital investment risks

Question 7

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An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute it.
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Select one:
True

False

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False

Question 8

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_____ holds data when the computer is off or during the course of a program’s operation.
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a. Secondary memory

b. Programmable read-only memory

c. Random access memory

d. Read-only memory

Question 9

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In the decision support system (DSS) environment, a _____ is responsible for supplying information on what a
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model does, what data inputs it accepts, how the model’s output should be interpreted, and what assumptions
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go into creating and using the model.

a. model designer

b. database builder

c. managerial designer

d. model builder

Question 10

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Nanotechnology incorporates techniques that involve the use of cloud-based computing.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 11

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The _____ stores data types for fields, default values for fields, and validation rules for data in each field.
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a. data smart

b. data warehouse

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c. data dictionary

d. data mine

Question 12

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Which statement is true of gallium arsenide chips?
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a. They were used in third-generation computers.

b. They are ideal for mass production.

c. They run at higher speeds than silicon chips.

d. They have low production costs.

Question 13

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A/an _____ is an input device
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a. plasma display

b. data tablet

c. laser printer

d. inkjet printer

Question 14

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_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices.
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a. Threat of new services

b. Rivalry among existing customers

c. Risk of substitute products

d. Buyer power

Question 15

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A disadvantage of Power BI is that it only accepts data from a single source.
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Select one:
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Select one:
True

False

Question 16

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Which statement is true of laser printers?
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a. They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.

b. They are most suitable for home users.

c. They use toner to create high-quality outputs.

d. They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.

Question 17

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A data _____ is a collection of data from a variety of sources used to support decision-making applications and
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generate business intelligence.
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a. Warehouse

b. dictionary

c. pattern

d. mine

Question 18

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Microsoft Access is an example of a/an _____.
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a. enterprise resource planning system

b. database management system

c. knowledge management system

d. operational resource toolkit system

Question 19

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Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or programming environment.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 20

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_____ is designed to help computers simulate vagueness and uncertainty in common situations.
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a. Turing machine

b. Fuzzy logic

c. Virtual reality

d. Nanotechnology

Question 21

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Blockchain technology has recently been outpaced in the market by Apple Pay and PayPal.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 22

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In a/an _____ model, each record can have multiple parent and child records.
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a. hierarchical

b. object-oriented

c. network

d. relational

Question 23

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For each database, there:
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a. are only two logical views of data.

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a. are only two logical views of data.

b. are multiple physical views of data.

c. is only one physical view of data

d. is only one logical view of data.

Question 24

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Which type of software enables team members to store, share, and work together on different files?
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a. Task management software

b. Content management software

c. Geographic information system

d. Communication software

Question 25

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In the context of business analytics, mobile analytics is declining in popularity.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 26

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During the _____ phase of the decision-making process, the best and most effective course of action is
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a. intelligence

b. implementation

c. design

d. choice

Question 27

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Platform as a service (PaaS) services are hosted in the cloud and accessed by clients through their _____.
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a. smart cards

b. Web avatars

c. Web browsers

d. data gloves

Question 28

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In a case-based reasoning system, the CBS system _____ if there is no exact match between the new case and
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cases stored in the database.
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a. designs a new solution

b. automatically terminates

c. can request that the user reprogram the system

d. can query the user for clarification

Question 29

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Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.
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a. A mouse processes more information than a trackball

b. A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball

c. A mouse occupies space than a trackball

d. A mouse is stationary, whereas a trackball has to be moved around.

Question 30

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An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the
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marketing mix, or 4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product.
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Select one:
True

False

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