Question 1

Which one of the following is not a function of an operating system?
A) multiprocessing
B) multiprogramming
C) configuring the systems hardware
D) spell checking of documents
E) accessing files

Accepted Answer

Spell checking of documents is typically a function of application software, not the operating system.

Question 2

Information can be defined as:
A) Data plus the meaning attributed to it by a human or a computer programmed by a human
B) Having Knowledge which is valid and relevant
C) Data plus Knowledge
D) Meaningless Data
E) The output from a computer

Accepted Answer

Information is data that has been given meaning through interpretation or processing by humans or computers.

Question 3

Information must be:
1 Accurate
2 Complete
3 Relevant
4 Timely
5 Verifiable
A) 1 and 3
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
D) 1, 3, 4, and 5
E) 1, 3 and 5

Accepted Answer

Information must be accurate, complete, relevant, timely, and verifiable to be useful and reliable for decision-making and analysis.

Question 4

Information Technology can be regarded as:
The collective technologies for the;
A) acquisition, transmission, processing and dissemination of information.
B) acquisition, transmission, protection of information
C) capture, processing and deleting of information
D) processing and dissemination of information
E) the understanding of a computer

Accepted Answer

Information Technology encompasses the acquisition, transmission, processing, and dissemination of information, covering a broad range of technologies and processes.

Question 5

A Computer Systems is made up of several key parts. These parts are:
A) input and output
B) input, Visual Display Unit, processing, and Secondary Storage
C) secondary Storage, output and processing
D) input, processing (transformation), output, and secondary storage.
E) processing of data into information

Accepted Answer

Input refers to the data or instructions that are entered into the computer for processing. This can be done through various input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
Processing or transformation is the operation where the computer processes the input data using its central processing unit (CPU). The CPU performs all the calculations and makes all the decisions.
Output is the result of the processed data. This can be displayed on a monitor, printed on paper, or saved to a storage device.
Secondary storage refers to the storage devices where data and instructions can be stored permanently and retrieved when needed. These include hard drives, SSDs, CDs, DVDs, USB drives, etc.
So, the correct answer is D) input, processing (transformation), output, and secondary storage.

Question 6

In today's modern world, information systems exist to help organisations and managers do:
A) communicating and confusing
B) decision making and communicating
C) decision making and to outwit competitors
D) decision making and communication
E) decision making, communicating and to outwit competitors

Accepted Answer

The answer of In today's modern world, information systems exist...

Question 7

Managers of companies never use external information when making decisions.

Accepted Answer

Managers often use external information, such as market trends, competitor analysis, and economic indicators, to make informed decisions.

Question 8

An Information System has to be a computer based system Is this statement:

Accepted Answer

An Information System can be manual or computer-based, as it involves collecting, storing, and processing data to provide information, regardless of the technology used.

Question 9

In the XYZ Corporation, payroll information is processed on a monthly basis. Which of the following does not describe the nature of this information?
A) External
B) Structured
C) Repetitive
D) Deterministic
E) Detailed

Accepted Answer

Payroll information is internal to the organization, as it pertains to the employees and operations within the company, not external.

Question 10

What is meant by 'on-line' processing?
A) Data entities are stored in groups and updated in bulk
B) Data entities are stored in groups and processed individually
C) Data entities are ignored until there is a gap in the systems processing
D) Data entities are processed instantly and each request is individual.
E) Information is available to users immediately

Accepted Answer

On-line processing refers to the immediate processing of data entities, where each request is handled individually and results are available instantly.

Question 11

Information can only every be informal. Is this statement:

Accepted Answer

Information can be both formal and informal. Formal information is structured and follows specific rules or formats, while informal information is more casual and unstructured.

Question 12

What level of systems are the 'building blocks' for all the other information systems in an organisation?
A) Management Information Systems
B) Transactional processing systems.
C) Expert Systems
D) Executive Information Systems
E) Expert Systems.

Accepted Answer

Transactional processing systems are the 'building blocks' for all the other information systems in an organisation because they capture and process the data that is used by other systems.

Question 13

Which of the following can best be described as a tactical level decision
for the management of a paint manufacturer?
A) The compilation of daily production schedules
B) The location of a new factory premises
C) The introduction of computerised factory production
D) Cash flow forecasting
E) The recording of stock items required

Accepted Answer

Tactical decisions are short-term and focus on the implementation of strategies. Compiling daily production schedules is a tactical decision as it involves planning and organizing resources to meet production targets in the short term.

Question 14

At the heart of UK banking lies CHAPS a computer system. What does CHAPS stand for?
A) Clearing House Automated Payment System
B) Clearing House Automatic Payroll System
C) Clearing House Automated Pension System
D) Clearing House Additional Productivity System
E) Clearance House Additional Protection System

Accepted Answer

CHAPS stands for Clearing House Automated Payment System, which is a UK system for high-value bank-to-bank transfers.

Question 15

When looking at Valve and Relay hardware developments. Which characteristics listed below is NOT usually associated with Valves and Relays Technology?
A) Punched cards for inputting and outputting
B) Difficult to programme
C) Batch Operation
D) Non-Time Critical Applications only, e.g.: Payroll
E) Used Voice inputting hardware devices

Accepted Answer

Valves and relays technology did not typically involve voice inputting hardware devices, as this technology was not available during the era when valves and relays were commonly used.

Question 16

You are planning to take a holiday in Tampa, Florida starting on 29th of November and request travel details from a travel agent. A detailed USA travel catalogue arrives on 26 November with a letter suggesting that you try the Everglades Hotel. You find the details confusing, but eventually find that the Everglades Hotel is actually in Orlando
Which of the following qualities of good information do the details from the travel agent display?
A) It was relevant
B) It was timely
C) It was clear
D) It was accurate
E) It was summarised

Accepted Answer

The information was timely as it arrived before the planned holiday date. However, it was not relevant, clear, or accurate since the hotel suggested was not in the desired location.

Question 17

The function of accounting can be regarded as a closed system? Is this statement :

Accepted Answer

The function of accounting cannot be regarded as a closed system. Accounting is an open system that interacts with its environment. It involves the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit informed judgments and decisions by users of the information. It is influenced by changes in regulatory laws, economic conditions, and market fluctuations. Therefore, it cannot be considered a closed system.

Question 18

Who invented the concept of an integrated circuit?
A) Drummer
B) Ambrose
C) Mr Spock
D) Flemming
E) Charles Babbage

Accepted Answer

The concept of an integrated circuit was not invented by any of the options provided in the question. It was actually invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce.

Question 19

Decisions taken within organisations which have few or clear cut solutions are sometimes known as:
A) probability decisions
B) ad-hoc decisions
C) deterministic decisions
D) long-term decisions
E) tactical decisions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decisions taken within organisations which have few...

Question 20

MIS is oriented towards ........................
A) using the data to produce management information
B) keeping track of daily business events
C) the automation of routine task
D) a and b
E) to act as an expert system

Accepted Answer

The answer of MIS is oriented towards ........................
A) using the...

Quiz 1: Computer Networks, Databases, and Programming Languages

Which one of the following is not a function of an operating system?

Information can be defined as:

Information must be: 1 Accurate 2 Complete 3 Relevant 4 Timely 5 Verifiable

Information Technology can be regarded as: The collective technologies for the;

A Computer Systems is made up of several key parts. These parts are:

In today's modern world, information systems exist to help organisations and managers do:

Managers of companies never use external information when making decisions.

An Information System has to be a computer based system Is this statement:

In the XYZ Corporation, payroll information is processed on a monthly basis. Which of the following does not describe the nature of this information?

What is meant by 'on-line' processing?

Information can only every be informal. Is this statement:

What level of systems are the 'building blocks' for all the other information systems in an organisation?

Which of the following can best be described as a tactical level decision for the management of a paint manufacturer?

At the heart of UK banking lies CHAPS a computer system. What does CHAPS stand for?

When looking at Valve and Relay hardware developments. Which characteristics listed below is NOT usually associated with Valves and Relays Technology?

The function of accounting can be regarded as a closed system? Is this statement :

Who invented the concept of an integrated circuit? A) Drummer B) Ambrose C) Mr Spock D) Flemming E) Charles Babbage

Decisions taken within organisations which have few or clear cut solutions are sometimes known as:

MIS is oriented towards ........................