QUESTION 11

1.The _____ method for accessing files is effective when a large number of records are processed less frequently, perhaps on a quarterly or yearly basis.

a.

random access file structure

b.

sequential access file structure

c.

indexed sequential access

d.

physical view access

QUESTION 12

1.Jack knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has _____ literacy.

a.

business

b.

network

c.

computer

d.

information

1.In a(n) _____, nodes with the same parents are called twins or siblings.

a.

object-based model

b.

network model

c.

relational model

d.

hierarchical model

1.According to Michael Porter, which strategy can be followed by an organization to successfully compete in the marketplace?

a.

Brainstorming

b.

Simulation

c.

Groupthink

d.

Focus

QUESTION 15

1.In the context of the operators used in a query by example (QBE) form, the _____ is used when only one of the conditions in the QBE form must be met.

a.

NOR operator

b.

AND operator

c.

OR operator

d.

NOT operator

QUESTION 16

1.A(n) _____ is an input device.

a.

data tablet

b.

laser printer

c.

plasma display

d.

inkjet printer

QUESTION 17

1.Which is a key factor that has contributed to the growth and popularity of big data?

a.

Exponential decay of organizational data

b.

Brick and mortar businesses

c.

Mobile and wireless technology

d.

Implosion in data growth

QUESTION 18

1.In a(n)_____, records in files are organized and processed in numerical order.

a.

direct access file structure

b.

random access file structure

c.

sequential access file structure

d.

indexed access file structure

QUESTION 19

1.In a relational database, every record must be uniquely identified by a_____ key.

a.

primary

b.

super

c.

candidate

d.

remote

1.The variety dimension of big data refers to the combination of _____.

a.

object-oriented data models and relational data models

b.

structured data and unstructured data

c.

data definition and data manipulation

d.

data warehouses and data marts

QUESTION 21

1.In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a____designs and maintains an organization's Web site.

a.

web designer

b.

webmaster

c.

web developer

d.

web host provider

QUESTION 22

1.A(n) _____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

a.

serial port

b.

parallel port

c.

enhanced parallel port

d.

extended capability port

1.In comparison with flat file systems, databases:

a.

minimize data redundancy.

b.

are easier to design.

c.

have less sophisticated security measures.

d.

require more storage space.

1.Wearable devices may provide which possible benefit in the manufacturing field?

a.

Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment.

b.

Storage of Web pages for access over the Internet.

c.

Ability to store more data than a personal computer.

d.

Magnetic tape backup.

QUESTION 25

1.Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used_____software.

a.

project management

b.

desktop publishing

c.

presentation

d.

Graphics

QUESTION 26

1.In the context of database marketing, when a buyer is segmented on the basis of variable psychographics, it explains _____.

a.

who the buyer is

b.

how the buyer buys a product or service

c.

why the buyer buys a product or service

d.

where the buyer is

QUESTION 27

1.The four Ms of resources in information systems are _____.

a.

management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring

b.

manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling

c.

manpower, machinery, materials, and money

d.

materials, money, modeling, and monitoring

QUESTION 28

1.In the context of the types of data in a database, which is a source of external data?

a.

Transaction records

b.

Sales records

c.

Personnel records

d.

Tax records

QUESTION 29

1._____, used in object-oriented databases, refers to new objects being created faster and more easily by entering new data in attributes.

a.

Inheritance

b.

Fragmentation

c.

Encapsulation

d.

Counterbalance

QUESTION 30

1.A(n) _____ is a common output device for hard copy.

a.

plasma display

b.

optical character reader

c.

laser printer

d.

compact disc