CIS test 1

1. 1A data base is used instead of a spreadsheet when..

   1. ALists of data involve a single theme
   2. BStructures of data lists are simple
   3. CLists involving data with multiple themes
   4. Dusers do not want to store all data in one place
2. 2The columns in a database are also called

   1. AFiles
   2. BFields
   3. CRecords
   4. DTables
3. 3The rows in a database are also called

   1. ARecords
   2. BTables
   3. CFiles
   4. DFields
4. 4A group of similar rows or records in known as

   1. AA prototype
   2. BA field
   3. CA table
   4. DAn attribute
5. 5Relational databases represent relationships using

   1. AForeign keys
   2. BMetadata
   3. CFile systems
   4. DPrimary keys
6. 6Metadata is/are

   1. ACodes used for server side processing
   2. BError logs of databases
   3. CData that describes data
   4. DData that are encrypted
7. 7A _____ is a program used to create, process, and administer a database.

   1. AOperating system
   2. BDatabase management system
   3. CInformation system
   4. DDatabase system
8. 8Which of the following is an international standard language for processing a database.

   1. ACassandra
   2. BDB2
   3. CSQL
   4. DMS Access
9. 9Which of the following refers to a small, portable storage device that can be used to back up data and transfer it from one computer to another?

   1. AA USB flash drive
   2. BA projector
   3. CA mouse
   4. DA bluetooth speaker
10. 10A ____ is also called "the brain" of the computer

    1. ANetwork card
    2. BMother board
    3. CThumb drive
    4. DCentral processing unit
    5. ECMOS

11. 11Main memory is also known has

    1. ACache memory
    2. BRandom access memory
    3. CRead only memory
    4. DOptical memory
    5. ESystem bus
12. 12Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory

    1. AProcessor heats up during the operation
    2. BFiles are stored permanently
    3. CProcessing of data is very low
    4. Dcontents are lost when power is off
    5. Eit should be purged at least once a year
13. 13Which of the following hardware developments allow objects to connect to a network and share data with any other application, service, or device.

    1. AInternet of Things (IoT)
    2. B3D printing
    3. CSelf driving cars
    4. DVisual mapping
14. 14Which of the following is an example of an application program

    1. AMicrosoft word
    2. BUnix
    3. CLinux
    4. DWindows
    5. EDell
15. 15Which on the following operating systems was designed by apple?

    1. AAndroid
    2. BUnix
    3. CLinux
    4. DMac OS
16. 16Linux is an example of

    1. AOpen source operating system
    2. BMobile operating system
    3. CUser community
    4. DWorkstation client
    5. EThird party encryption software
17. 17DenTime, a software package installed in hospitals, is used to schedule appointments and bill patients. DenTimes is an example of

    1. AVertical market application software
    2. BFirmware
    3. CAdware
    4. DWeb applications
18. 18Horizontal Market application are developed for specific, unique needs of an industry.

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
19. 19Source code is computer code

    1. AThat is written by humans
    2. BThat is not understandable by humans
    3. CThat cannot be modified
    4. DThat is represented by bytes and bits
20. 20According to porter's 5 forces model, which of the following firms would be less affected by the threat of substitutes?

    1. AA used car dealership in New York
    2. BA convenience store that sells retail products
    3. CA firm that sells the only drug available for a specific disease
    4. DA corner latte shop in Atlanta
21. 21The automobile industry is characterized by many manufactures and intense competition among them. According to porter's 5 forces model, this statement illustrates.

    1. ALow threat of substitution
    2. BHigh bargaining power of suppliers
    3. CHigh levels of rivalry
    4. DLow bargaining power of customers
22. 22An automobile company decides to improve the quality of its products and bring more variety into its entire product line. The company has decided to adopt

    1. AFocused cost leadership
    2. BIndustry wide cost leadership
    3. CIndustry wide differentiation
    4. Dfocused differentiation
23. 23Focused cost leadership is observed when a product has the lowest cost

    1. AWithin an industry segment
    2. BAcross the product mix offered by a company
    3. CAcross the entire industry
    4. DAmong a group of competitors
24. 24Which of the following value chain activities involves collecting, storing, and physically distributing the product to buyers?

    1. AInbound logistics
    2. Boperations
    3. CCustomer service
    4. DOutbound logistics
25. 25Which of the following value chain activities involves inducing buyers to purchase a product and providing a means for them to do so.

    1. AInbound logistics
    2. BOperations
    3. CSales and marketing
    4. DCustomer service
26. 26Lynn, the manager of a transportation company gets through the product delivery schedule. She assigns territories to each executive of the delivery team and also contracts the fleet supervisor to arrange trucks for transportation. Which activity of the value chain is Lynn executing?

    1. AInbound logistics
    2. BMarketing
    3. CSales
    4. DOutbound logistics

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