MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1. The time interval between the instant at which an instruction control unit initiates a call for data and the instant at which delivery of the data is completed is
a. Access time c. Compliance time
b. Idle time d. Throughput time
2. In computer operations, data is encoded before processing can be done by the computer. These statements refer to batch processing, except
a. The processing of data collected in advance so that each accumulation is processed in the same run.
b. The technique of executing a set of computer programs such that each completed before the next program of the set is started.
c. The processing of related transactions that have been grouped together.
d. The method of using the computer system that allows a number of users to execute programs currently and to interact with the programs during execution.
3. In computer data processing systems, these are the basic elements and components, except:
a. Input/output devices c. Graphics card and adaptor
b. Central processing unit d. Software, procedures and personnel
4. You are working with a task force which has been mandated to develop an integrated information system. The objective is to be able to harness computer power to make information available to the right person in the company at the right time at the most cost efficient manner. Your present assignment is to determine the proper grouping of the applications. What applications are not appropriately grouped?
a. Sales, accounts receivable, salesman’s commission, cash receipts, marketing equipment modules
b. Production planning and scheduling, raw materials inventory and container management, purchasing, sales forecasting modules
c. Bank reconciliation, accounts payable, disbursements, fixed assets, general ledger and payroll modules
d. Personnel information system, finished goods inventory, general ledger,