Question 1

Which is the only international accepted network standard that is designed to allow devices from different manufactures to communicate with one another?
A) System Application Architecture (SAA)
B) Open System Interconnection (OSI)
C) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
D) System Network Architecture (SNA)
E) Accessible Communication Coded Enforced Set of Standards (ACCESS)

Accepted Answer

The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model is an internationally accepted network standard that facilitates communication between devices from different manufacturers by providing a framework for interoperability.

Question 2

A file created for the process of updating records in a computerised
system is know as:
A) a master file
B) a reference file
C) a transaction file
D) a static file
E) a normal file

Accepted Answer

A transaction file is used to store data that is used to update records in a master file, reflecting changes or new entries.

Question 3

Due to its conceptual simplicity and powerful data manipulation
capabilities, the use of this type of database is increasing in popularity.
A) network structure
B) tree structure
C) graphical structure
D) relational structure
E) a big one

Accepted Answer

Relational databases are popular due to their simplicity and powerful data manipulation capabilities, using tables to store data and SQL for queries.

Question 4

A record in a file will be uniquely identified by ? (chose from the list
below) in relational databases
A) a protected field
B) a check digit
C) a key field
D) the field length
E) the file structure

Accepted Answer

The answer of A record in a file will be...

Question 5

What provides the capability of writing, assembling, designing, and
printing high quality documents?
A) word processing
B) desktop publishing
C) data processing
D) office automation
E) databases

Accepted Answer

Desktop publishing provides the tools and features necessary for creating, assembling, and printing high-quality documents, often with advanced layout and design capabilities.

Question 6

Conversion from analogue signals to digital is called?
A) modulation
B) electronic data interchange
C) communication protocol
D) ISO
E) demodulation

Accepted Answer

The process of converting analogue signals to digital is known as modulation.

Question 7

A component of the CPU that executes instructions and performs basic operations such as add, divide, multiply and compare, is the:
A) Register
B) Control Unit
C) ALU
D) Input Devices
E) Output Devices

Accepted Answer

The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the component of the CPU that executes instructions and performs basic operations such as add, divide, multiply and compare.

Question 8

What size is a Kilobyte in computing terms?
A) 1048576 bytes
B) 1073741102 bytes
C) 1024 bytes
D) 8 bites
E) 1000 bytes

Accepted Answer

A Kilobyte in computing terms is traditionally 1024 bytes, based on the binary system used in computing.

Question 9

Data can be processed into information in a number of way. Listed below are a number of ways. Which way is the odd one out?
A) classifying
B) associating
C) summarising
D) sorting
E) understanding

Accepted Answer

Understanding is the odd one out because it is a cognitive process, whereas the others are methods of organizing or manipulating data.

Question 10

In the Information Systems Hierarchy. What are the levels from top to bottom?
A) Management Planning and control systems, Transaction-processing
Systems, Strategic Planning Systems, Operational Planning and Control
Systems
B) Strategic Planning Systems, Management Planning and Control Systems, Operational Planning and Control Systems, Transaction-processing Systems.
C) Transaction-processing Systems, Operational Planning and Control
Systems, Management Planning and Control Systems, Strategic Planning
Systems
D) Strategic Planning Systems, Transaction-processing Systems, Management Planning and Control Systems, Operational Planning and Control Systems
E) Expert Systems, Executive Information Systems, Decision Support
systems, Management Information Systems, Data processing Systems

Accepted Answer

The correct hierarchy from top to bottom is Strategic Planning Systems, Management Planning and Control Systems, Operational Planning and Control Systems, and Transaction-processing Systems.

Question 11

What is an example of a transaction processing system
A) Accounts receivable
B) payroll activity
C) airline reservation system 
D) book ordering system of a book shop
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are examples of transaction processing systems as they involve processing transactions in real-time or batch mode.

Question 12

Which came first in the Microprocessor development 808286 or the 808486?
A) The 808286
B) The 808486

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which came first in the Microprocessor development...

Question 13

Who can be regarded as inventing the first computer?
A) John Eniac
B) Blasé Pascal
C) Charles Babbage
D) Charles Transistor
E) James Shockly

Accepted Answer

Charles Babbage is credited with designing the first mechanical computer, known as the Analytical Engine, in the 19th century.

Question 14

Data (in computing terms) can be defined as:
A) Meaningful Information
B) Having Increased Knowledge and being able to use it
C) Unorganised facts that have not been processed into information yet
D) Better Information
E) The android in Star Trek the New Generation

Accepted Answer

Data in computing refers to raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed to become meaningful information.

Question 15

Programmed decisions are:
A) Decisions that are made when a computer program is being written
B) Only made by a computer programme
C) Routine and repetitive decisions
D) Decisions that are taken in response to unusual circumstances
E) Decisions which have a variety of alternative solutions

Accepted Answer

Programmed decisions are routine and repetitive, often following established guidelines or procedures, and are typically used for problems that occur frequently.

Question 16

In computing terminology, the point of contact between a computer
operator and the system is known as:
A) the system boundary
B) the operating system
C) the user interface
D) the environment
E) cyberspace

Accepted Answer

The user interface is the point of contact where the computer operator interacts with the system, allowing them to input commands and receive feedback.

Question 17

Computer systems may be used at all levels of management in an organisation. A computerised system designed to support the highest level of management is sometimes known as:
A) A Transaction or Data Processing System
B) A Database Management System
C) An Executive Information System
D) An Open System 
E) A Decision Making System

Accepted Answer

An Executive Information System (EIS) is specifically designed to support the highest level of management by providing easy access to internal and external information relevant to strategic goals.

Question 18

A system can be defined as:
A) the parts or components are connected together in an organised way
B) the parts or components are affected by being in the system (and are changed by leaving it)
C) the assembly does nothing
D) the assembly has been identified by someone as being of special interest
E) all of the above can define what a system is

Accepted Answer

A system is typically characterized by interconnected components that interact and are of interest for study or analysis.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an inputting device in computing?
A) Bar-code
B) Voice Character Recognition
C) Video
D) Thermal Image Printer
E) CD-ROM

Accepted Answer

Thermal Image Printer is an output device, not an input device.

Question 20

On a tour of a factory, you are shown a computer system which produces invoice, each month. This invoicing system is an example of:
A) A decision support system
B) A transactional processing system
C) An executive information system
D) An expert system
E) A management information system

Accepted Answer

A transactional processing system is designed to handle a large volume of routine, recurring transactions, such as generating invoices.

Quiz 1: Computer Networks, Databases, and Programming Languages

Which is the only international accepted network standard that is designed to allow devices from different manufactures to communicate with one another?

A file created for the process of updating records in a computerised system is know as:

Due to its conceptual simplicity and powerful data manipulation capabilities, the use of this type of database is increasing in popularity.

A record in a file will be uniquely identified by ? (chose from the list below) in relational databases

What provides the capability of writing, assembling, designing, and printing high quality documents?

Conversion from analogue signals to digital is called?

A component of the CPU that executes instructions and performs basic operations such as add, divide, multiply and compare, is the:

What size is a Kilobyte in computing terms?

Data can be processed into information in a number of way. Listed below are a number of ways. Which way is the odd one out?

In the Information Systems Hierarchy. What are the levels from top to bottom?

What is an example of a transaction processing system

Which came first in the Microprocessor development 808286 or the 808486? A) The 808286 B) The 808486

Who can be regarded as inventing the first computer?

Data (in computing terms) can be defined as:

Programmed decisions are:

In computing terminology, the point of contact between a computer operator and the system is known as:

Computer systems may be used at all levels of management in an organisation. A computerised system designed to support the highest level of management is sometimes known as:

A system can be defined as:

Which of the following is not an inputting device in computing?

On a tour of a factory, you are shown a computer system which produces invoice, each month. This invoicing system is an example of: