Assignment of information technology of MBA

Que1=what is meant by network topology along with different network model?

ANS. A computer

network varies in their physical topology or now

the devices in the network {called nodes} are arranged we can
also say that topology refer to geographical localtion of
computer system.
It has four model within are discussed as below:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Star topology
Ring topology
Mesh topology
Bus topology

1. Star topology : with star topology network model one of

the most common network topology there is a device to
which all the computer and other devices in the network
connect, forming a star shape. The central decvice
contains multiple port that are used to connect, forming a
star shape. The central device contain multiple port that
are used to connect the various nodes on the network,
such as computer ar printer and all network transmission
are sent through th central device.
If an individual computer ar other node in the network
fails, the other
nodes and the network itself are not offered. It

Which of them does not support decision making?

Options
DSS,
GDSS,
ESS
All of above
Question No. 2

TPS stands for

Options
Transaction price system secret socket layer
Transaction processing system
Transfer peer system
Transfer protocol system

This type of network is contained over a large geographic area.

Options
Local area network
Wide area network
Start topology
None of the above

A web browser is best described as a

Options
General purpose application program
Application specific program

Marks - 10

System management programs

System development programs

Which one of the following functional business systems supports the finance business function?
Options
Cash Management
Financial forecasting
Both a & b
Neither a or b

The utility called

located in the System Tools folder, allows you to select when and
how often maintenance tasks are performed.
Options
Disk Cleanup
Scheduled Tasks
Disk Defragmenter
System Restore

Which type of network connects each node to the next, forming a loop.
Options
Star topology
Bus Topology
Ring Topology
All of the above

Which is the most common network topology where each node is connected to a switch.
Options
Star topology
Ring topology
Bus topology

Local area network

The computer monitor's sharpness or clarity is referred to as its ___________

Options
Image
Resolution
Contrast
Setting

The
manages the hardware components including the CPU, memory storage, and
peripheral devices.
Options
Operating System
Device Drivers
Motherboard
Ports

ESS is helpful for-Options

Top Management
Middle management
Operational management
None of above

Which of the following is not a way DSS, GDSS, and ESS support decision making?
Options
Automate certain decision procedures
Provide information about different aspects of the decision situation and the decision process
Stimulate decision making by helping managers question decision procedures or explore different solution
designs
Generate monthly, hardcopy reports

Which of the following is primarily a stand-alone DSS that uses some type of model to perform
"what-if" and other kinds of analyses?
Options

Model-driven.
Data-driven.
Data mart.
Data warehouse.

he technology for finding hidden patterns and relationships in large databases and inferring rules
from them to predict future behavior best describes:
Options
Data warehousing.
Knowledge acquisition.
Data mining.
Data clusterin

Which of the following is NOT a type of information yielded from data mining?
Options
Sequences
Classification
Clustering
Intelligence

Each of the following is a DSS component EXCEPT:

Options
Database.
Software system.
User interface.
Inference engine

Models that ask "what-if" questions repeatedly to determine the impact of changes in one or
more factors on outcomes best describes:
Options
Optimization analysis.
Sensitivity analysis.
Forecasting.

Goal-seeking

According to the textbook, National Gypsum uses its DSS application for:
Options
Identifying customer buying patterns and fraud detection.
Price, advertising, and promotion selection.
Defense contract analysis.
Corporate planning and forecasting.

A system with software that can analyze and display data using digitized maps to enhance
planning and decision making best describes:
Options
Geographic information system.
Executive support system.
Demographic analysis system.
Location analysis system.

An interactive computer-based system to facilitate the solution to unstructured problems by a

set of decision makers working together as a group best describes a(n):
Options
Group decision-support system.
Decision-support system.
Executive support system.
Geographic information system.

GDSS software tools that allow individuals to simultaneously and anonymously contribute ideas
on the meeting topics are called:
Options
Electronic questionnaires.
Tools for voting or setting priorities.
Electronic brainstorming tools.
Idea organizers.

A GDSS can enhance group decision making by:

Options
Improving preplanning.
Increasing participation.
Providing documentation of meetings.
Doing all of the above.

Each of the following is a basic GDSS element EXCEPT:

Options
Hardware.
Software tools.
A data warehouse.
A user interface.

Contingencies affecting the outcome of group meetings include:

Options
The design of an electronic meeting system and its technology.
The nature of the group.
The manner in which the problem is presented to the group.
All of the above.

A useful tool used during the electronic meeting activity of idea generation is:
Options
Group matrix.
Policy formation.
Topic commenter.
Personal productivity.

An information system at the strategic level of an organization designed to address unstructured

decision making through advanced graphics and communications best described as:
Options
Decision-support system.

Executive support system.

Management information system.
Group decision support system.

SSL is a-Options
Protocol
A technology
A kind of digital signature
A virus

Assembling a product, identifying customers and hiring employees are-Options

Transaction
Phases
Business processes
Business functions

The computer can potentially be used to monitor most of our actions, thus robbing us of------Options
Tapping
Backlog
Privacy
Security

A
data.

is a programmable electronic device that can input, process, output, and store

Options
Computer
Motherboard
CPU

Operating System

The nonvolatile, permanent memory that remains in the computer even when it is turned off is
called:
Options
ALU
CPU
RAM
ROM

The computer and equipment that connects to it are called the:

Options
Motherboard
Software
Control Unit
Hardware

Which of the following do transactional e-commerce businesses provide?

Options
Sale of goods and services.
Sale of goods only.
Online sale of goods.
Online sale of transactions.

Which of the following best describes a Business-to-Business?

Options
Sale of goods online to a consumer.
Sale of goods online to many consumers.
Sale of goods to a business from a Brick and Mortar business.
Sale of goods to a business online only.

What determines how a system will work to meet the business needs defined during system
investigation?
Options
System Implementation
System development
System Review
None

Who is involved in helping users determine what outputs tey need and constructing the plans
needed to produce these outputs?
Options
CIO
Application programmer
System Programmer
System Analyst

What consists of all activities that, if delayed would delay the entire project?
Options
Deadline activities
Slack activities
RAD tasks
The critical path

The concept in which organizations adapt to new conditions or alter their practices over time is
called
Options
Organizational Learning
Organizational change
Continuous improvement
Re-engineering

What components of a decision support system allow decisions makers to easily access and
manipulate the DSS and to use common business terms and phrases?
Options
The knowledge base
The model base
The user interface or dialogue
The expert system