NEW
Font size
WorksheetsCIS QUIZ 2
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are the types of networks?
MAN, FAN, LAN, SAN
LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN
NET, INET, EXNET, CONNET
LAN, DAN, BAN, FAN
What is the difference between Batch Processing and Online Transaction Processing?
Batch Processing is for small data; OLTP is for large data
Batch Processing is real-time; OLTP is delayed
Batch Processing is done at intervals; OLTP processes immediately
Batch Processing and OLTP are the same
What are the components of a Decision Support System (DSS)
Input, Processor, Output
Database, Model Base, Dialogue Manager
Storage, Networking, Power
Hardware, Software, Output
What are the differences between simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex channels?
Simplex: one-way; Half-duplex: two-way simultaneous; Full-duplex: two-way one-direction
Simplex: one-way; Half-duplex: two-way non-simultaneous; Full-duplex: two-way simultaneous
Simplex: two-way; Half-duplex: one-way; Full-duplex: one-way simultaneous
All are one-way channels
Which component of a DSS allows users to interact and access information?
Model base
Database
Dialogue manager
Hardware
In decision-making, which stage involves developing alternative solutions?
Intelligence stage
Design stage
Choice stage
Implementation stage
In an ERP system, what is the primary purpose of integrating different business functions?
To focus on finance
To improve data accuracy and reduce redundancies
To increase operational complexity
To decrease employee numbers
What type of communication allows data to flow only in one direction?
Full-duplex
Half-duplex
Simplex
Multiplex
What type of e-government application involves transactions between citizens and the government?
G2G
B2B
G2C
C2C
A satisficing model is used when the goal is to:
Find the optimal solution
Select the first possible solution
Find a good enough solution without full optimization
Identify all possible solutions
What is the primary function of a modem in telecommunications?
To store data
To encrypt data
To modulate and demodulate signals
To process transactions
What type of report is automatically generated when unusual conditions require management attention?
Scheduled report
Exception report
Demand report
Summary report
Which processing method updates an organization’s records immediately as each transaction occurs?
Periodic processing
Batch processing
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Offline processing
Which type of network covers a large geographic area, such as a city or region?
LAN
PAN
MAN
WAN
Mention the tasks required of a database administrator.
Website Management, UI Design, Bug Fixing
Database Design, Data Security, Performance Monitoring
Product Development, Testing, Distribution
System Architecture, Project Design, Quality Assurance
What is the difference between intranet and extranet?
Intranet is for external users; extranet is for employees
Intranet is internal; extranet allows selective external access
Intranet uses WiFi; extranet uses cables
Intranet and extranet are the same
________ applications support the purchase of materials and services from private industry by government procurement offices.
G2B
C2C
G2C
B2B
Key-indicator report is:
Summary of previous day's critical activities
Automatically produced upon request
A scheduled monthly report
A detailed daily report
Which type of network connects large geographic regions?
WAN
LAN
PAN
MAN
Which type of report provides increasingly detailed data about a situation?
Scheduled report
Exception report
Drill-down report
Demand report
What is a disadvantage of ERP?
Elimination of costly legacy systems
Improved data accuracy
Difficulty implementing change
Simplifies operations
What provides a detailed description of all the data used in the database?
Data Model
Data Dictionary
Data Warehouse
Database Schema
________ Database that holds a duplicate set of frequently used data.
Distributed database
Replicated database
Data mining
Database schema
Online transaction processing (OLTP) is:
Accumulated processing over time
Processing each transaction immediately
Batch processing for efficiency
Processing transactions on a daily basis
Results from one TPS can be:
Records reflecting any increase in inventory
Information on received items
Inputs to another system
Only financial transactions
With ________ the receiver gets the message almost instantaneously, when it is sent.
Synchronous communication
Asynchronous communication
Half-duplex channel
Full-duplex channel
List the three types of E-Government:
G2G, B2G, C2G
G2C, G2B, G2G
B2B, C2C, G2G
G2G, B2B, G2C
Write any two differences between the executive level management and operational/employee level management.
Executive plans long-term; operational manages short-term tasks
Executive handles HR; operational manages IT
Executive and operational have the same tasks
Operational focuses on financials; executive focuses on marketing
A device that converts (modulates and demodulates) communications signals over communication medium:
Router
Hub
Modem
Switch
What channel permits data transmission in both directions at the same time?
Simplex
Half-duplex
Full Duplex
Multiplex
A telephone switching exchange that serves a single organization:
LAN
PBX
MAN
WAN
A discussion forum or informational website published on the World Wide Web:
Wiki
Blog
Forum
Social Media
Top-tier management focused on long-term strategic business decisions and planning:
Operational Management
Tactical Management
Executive Management
Project Management
Allows managers and decision makers to perform quantitative analysis on both internal and external data:
Information base
Data warehouse
Model base
Knowledge base
Component of the DSS that focuses on qualitative analysis of data stored on the company's database:
DBMS
Model base
Dialogue manager
User interface
Internal data sources that will be an input to the MIS:
Social Media
TPS, Data warehouse, Data Marts
Data feeds, Public websites
Media reports, News feeds
The speed of a telecommunication can be measured by:
MB, GB, TB
KBPS, MBPS, GBPS
KB, MB, GB
MHz, GHz, THz
Process in the production and SCM system that focuses on and estimates future customer demand:
Quality assurance
Sales forecasting
Inventory control
Logistics
Stage that requires selecting a course of action in the problem-solving cycle:
Intelligence stage
Design stage
Choice stage
Implementation stage
Explain the difference between Modulation and Demodulation:
Modulation and demodulation are the same process
Modulation converts analog to digital; Demodulation converts digital to analog
Modulation converts digital to analog; Demodulation converts analog to digital
Modulation and demodulation convert binary signals
Which of the following is the last step in the Transaction Processing Cycle?
Data entry
Data validation
Document production
Processing
In which level a Transaction Processing System is used to support the day-to-day running of a firm?
Strategic level
Operational level
Management level
Executive level
Which stage of the following is included in the decision-making?
Intelligence
Development
Monitoring
Implementation
Which variable value is applied to a set of unencrypted text to produce encrypted text?
Digital Signature
Key Pair
Encryption key
Password
________ allows users to interact with the DSS to obtain information.
Data warehouse
Model base
Dialogue manager
Database manager
________ refers to computerized processing in which business transactions are accumulated over a period of time and prepared for processing as a single unit.
Online processing
Batch processing system
Real-time processing
Immediate processing
Which of the following is not an output of an MIS?
Scheduled report
Demand report
Key-indicator report
Push report
Define batch processing:
Processing transactions as they occur
Accumulating transactions to process in a single batch
Real-time transaction updates
Online immediate updates
Explain how data is transmitted through satellite:
Satellite directly connects devices on Earth
Satellite transmits data by bouncing it back to Earth
Satellite receives, amplifies, and rebroadcasts signals
Satellite stores data for later transmission
________ Applications designed to improve communications between various levels of government.
G2C
G2B
C2G
G2G
A TPS serves two important functions. Processing transactions is one. The other is ________
Reducing data entry errors
Updating records about fundamental business operations
Producing reports
Encrypting data for security
A form of data processing where each transaction is processed immediately is ________
Batch processing
Real-time processing
Periodic processing
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Which wireless communication technology allows devices to communicate when in very close proximity, such as for mobile payments?
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Zigbee
The term ________ refers to a collection of interconnected networks, all freely exchanging information.
Extranet
Intranet
Internet
VPN
________ transmits data in either direction but not simultaneously.
Full-duplex channel
Multiplex channel
Half-duplex channel
Simplex channel
________ is usually measured in bits per second.
Data rate
Channel bandwidth
Transmission latency
Throughput
________ developed to give certain information at someone’s request, these reports are produced on demand.
Key-indicator report
Scheduled report
Demand report
Exception report
In ________ stage, alternative solutions to the problem are developed.
Intelligence stage
Design stage
Choice stage
Implementation stage
________ management focused on long-term strategic business decisions such as how to compete, price versus quality, and what countries to do business in.
Operational management
Tactical management
Executive management
Middle management
TAWAKKALNA is an example of ________.
G2G
G2C
G2B
C2G
Alothaim hypermarkets usually use __________ system that includes inventory control, purchase order processing, receiving, and accounts payable.
Order processing
Accounting
Purchasing
Finance
__________ is one of the basic data processing activities to check data for validity and completeness to detect any problems.
Processing
Editing
Storing
Retrieving
What is the main function of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?
To manage strategic goals
To handle routine tasks within an organization
To develop new products
To communicate with customers
What does the term 'telecommunication' refer to?
Storing data
Processing transactions
Transmission of signals for communication
Printing documents
The main disadvantage of ERP systems is:
Lack of integration
High cost and complexity of implementation
Limited reporting capabilities
Inflexibility
E-Government applications include:
G2C and B2C interactions only
G2B, G2C, and G2G interactions
B2B and G2G interactions only
G2G interactions only
What does NFC technology allow?
Long-range device connection
Cloud storage
Short-range device connection
Secure internet access
An example of synchronous communication is:
Chat room
Telephone call
Blog post
The initial stage in the decision-making process is:
Choice stage
Monitoring stage
Design stage
Intelligence stage
In a TPS, data editing involves:
Storing data
Checking for data validity and completeness
Summarizing data
Deleting data
Which device forwards data packets across multiple networks?
Switch
Router
Modem
Firewall
A programmed decision is best described as:
Based on intuition
Made randomly
Based on a predefined rule or procedure
Always used for non-routine tasks
What is the difference between OLTP and Batch Processing?
OLTP processes transactions in batches, Batch Processing processes immediately
OLTP processes transactions immediately, Batch Processing collects transactions and processes them later
OLTP processes only financial transactions, Batch Processing processes all types of data
OLTP is slower than Batch Processing
Which of the following is one of the 3 levels of management?
Executive/Strategic Level
Production Level
Sales Level
Cristiano level
What is the last step of problem solving?
Choice stage
Monitoring stage
Analysis stage
Implementation stage
Define DSS
A data storage system
A software used to process sales
An organized collection of resources to help make decisions
A system that controls inventory
Who performs the day-to-day work?
Executive employees
Managerial employees
Operational employees
Strategic employees
What is an Optimization model?
A method to randomly select a solution
A model designed to find the best solution for an organization's goals
A model that provides options without evaluating them
A theoretical model with no practical application
In the choice stage, what factor influences the decision maker's selection of a solution?
The time taken to decide
Whether the decision can be programmed
The opinions of team members
The complexity of the problem
