Test 1 on Part 1 pt. 2

Test 1 on Part 1 pt. 2

BCIS II Test 1 pt. 2 Second part of the test. Using MIS and Microsoft Project 2010. Test review is valuable source to passing Test 1.

published on October 09, 2012
1/20

___ process logic that is specific to a given business need.

Data aggregators
Database queries
Data models
Application programs
2/20

Which of the following is true about WANs?

They connect computers located in more than one geographic
location.
All the computers are located on property of the organization
that operates the WAN.
They connect computers that reside in a single geographic
location.
They are private internet that are used exclusively within an
organization.
3/20

In an entity-relationship diagram, a(n) ___ on a line means that at least one entity type of type is required.

small oval
triangular block
arrow
vertical bar
4/20

An organization wants to achieve competitive advantage through process implementations. Which of the following actions would help them do that?

establishing alliances
differentiating services
creating new products
enhancing products
5/20

Private IP addresses ___.

identify a device on the Internet
identify a device within a LAN
are assigned by ICANN
must be unique across the world
6/20

Systems that track changes to documents and provide features and functions to accommodate concurrent work provide ___ management.

version
configuration
iterative
repository
7/20

___ are the most common type of memory device.

Magnetic tapes
Analog disks
Magnetic disks
Optical disks
8/20

With ___, personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.

PC virtualization
desktop
cloud computing
server virtualization
9/20

A ___ is a network of activities that generate value by transforming inputs into outputs.

linkage
business process
repository
competitive strategy
10/20

Which of the following is true of N:M relationships?

They are also called one-to-many relationships.
The number of entities on each side cannot be different.
They are common examples of minimum cardinalities.
More than one entity is allowed on each side of the
relationship.
11/20

Fundamentally, SharePoint is considered a list manager. Why?

SharePoint lists each and every instruction in detail.
SharePoint lists the items rather than having details.
Elements in SharePoint lists are not visible to users.
Each of the items in it a list of items of some type.
12/20

Which of the following principles competitive advantage is related to product implementations?

establishing alliances
locking in suppliers
locking in customers
differentiating service offerings
13/20

A security protocol for logging in to a computer is an example of the ___ component of an information system.

procedure
software
data
hardware
14/20

Computers that reside in different geographic locations are connected using a(n) ____.

LAN
XML
WAN
URL
15/20

Which of the following is the most important component in a collaboration system?

software
data
procedures
people
16/20

Identify the open source DBMS product that is license-free for most applications.

MS Access
MySQL
Oracle
SQL Server
17/20

Which of the following is an example of an enterprise DBMS?

FoxPro
MS Access
Paradox
SQL Server
18/20

Which of the following is an example of a vertical-market software?

inventory tracking software for an auto manufacturer
Microsoft PowerPoint used to create a presentation
Adobe suite used by a graphic designer
at-home tax preparation software
19/20

When you buy an operating system for your personal computer, you are actually buying a software ___.

database
license
upgrade
copyright
20/20

___ lines typically have transmission speeds of less than 56 kbps.

Wireless
Narrowband
Optical fiber
Broadband