The word 'linear' in linear programming is used to describe:
A. relationship among two or more variables in a straight line
B. relationship among two or more variable which are directly proportional
C. relationship among two or more variables is linear
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
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In the graphical model of linear programming the region defined by the constraints and the non-negative restrictions is the:
A. non-negativity restrictions
B. objective function
C. feasible solution region
D. constraints
E. None of the above
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An information system that supplies information specifically to aid managers with decision-making responsibilities is called a
A. DBMS
B. MIS
C. DSS
D. DBA
E. None of the above
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A class 2 materials transaction (movement from one production department to another) does not require updating of the
A. cost center file
B. inventory file
C. work order file
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Changes to the data base are made only with
A. proper departmental security codes
B. proper individual passwords
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
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Long-range planning reports produced in an MIS are primarily designed for:
A. top management
B. middle management
C. lower management
D. both (a) and (c)
E. None of the above
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Which of the following best explains the meaning of managerial participation in effective computer utilization is MIS:
A. managers operate the computer
B. need for understanding and support from top management'
C. managers need to be educated about computers
D. managers need to go through the computers reports.
E. None of the above
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The institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) currently administers the Certificate in Computer Programming (CCP) and the _____ examinations.
A. CDP
B. CISA
C. DPMA
D. ACM
E. None of the above
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The major responsibilities of the data-base administrator are all of the following except:
A. analyzing application systems
B. advising programmers
C. designing data base
D. developing data dictionaries
E. None of the above
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A model in which one physical property is used to represent another physical property is known as:
A. analog model
B. deterministic model
C. iconic model
D. decision theory model
E. None of the above
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Which of the following is not true of nonprocedural language?
A. They can be English-like.
B. They can take user-friendly forms.
C. BASIC is an example of a nonprocedural language.
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above is true.
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Which of the following are measures of quality:
A. validity
B. accuracy
C. precision
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Distinguishing between the different levels of management can be accomplished by analyzing,
A. types of decision made
B. frequency with which decisions are made
C. time frame considered in making decisions
D. types of report information needed to make decisions
E. all of the above
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Data integrity refers to
A. the simplicity of data
B. the privacy of data
C. the validity of data
D. the security of data
E. None of the above
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The engineering change control system makes changes in the
A. operations file
B. production schedule
C. work force data
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Header labels contain
A. creation data
B. control totals
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
E. None of the above
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The advent of personal computers:
A. will make our lives more productive
B. could cause us to lose some of our basic skills
C. will take away some of the boring tasks that we have to perform
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Data is gathered, describing what is happening in the
A. input area
B. transformation
C. output area
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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The way of thinking that might facilitate attainment of a single, integrated information system is the
A. marketing concept
B. marketing mix
C. marketing grid
D. marketing matrix
E. None of the above
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A characteristic of a distributed MIS structure is:
A. computers supporting local DP operations
B. a multiprocessing environment
C. integrative sharing of the workload
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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