1. A data warehouse ?

Contains numerous naming conventions and formats

Is organized around important subject areas

Contains only current data

Can be updated by end users

Answer: Is organized around important subject areas

Explanation:

A data warehouse is organized around important subject areas. Therefore, the correct option is (b).


2. The method of file organization in which data records in a file are arranged in a specified order according to key filed is known as the ?

Direct access method

Queuing method

Predetermined method

Sequential access method

Answer: Sequential access method

Explanation:

The correct answer is (d) Sequential access method. The method of file organization in which data records in a file are arranged in a specified order according to a key field is known as the sequential access method. In a sequentially organized file, records are stored one after the other in the order determined by the key field.


3. A Field is a related group of __________ ?

Records

Files

Characters

Cables

Answer: Characters

Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) Characters. In computing, a field is a related group of characters or bytes that represents a specific data element or value within a larger data structure, such as a record or a file.


4. You organise files by storing them in ?

archives

folders

indexes

lists

Answer: folders

Explanation:

The correct answer is (b) folders. Folders, also known as directories, are used to organize files on a computer. Folders are used to group related files together in a logical and hierarchical manner. This makes it easier for users to locate and manage files on their computer. By storing files in folders, users can create a structured system for organizing their files based on the type of file, project, or other criteria. For example, a user might create a folder for each project they are working on, and then organize the files related to each project within that folder.


5. How do businesses protect their databases ?

Security guards are hired to watch the databases at all times.

Databases are protected by file swapping.

Databases are naturally protected.

Databases are kept physically and electronically secure.

Answer: Databases are kept physically and electronically secure.

Explanation:

The correct answer is (d) Databases are kept physically and electronically secure.


6. Which of the following statements best describes the batch method of input ?

Data is processed as soon as it is input

Data is input at the time it is collected

Data is collected in the form of source documents, placed into groups, and then input to the computer

Source documents are not used

Answer: Data is collected in the form of source documents, placed into groups, and then input to the computer

Explanation:

(c) Data is collected in the form of source documents, placed into groups, and then input to the computer.


7. ______ search method is conducted for a specific title, domain, URL, or host ?

Keyword

Field

Boolean

Miscellaneous

Answer: Field

Explanation:

A Field search method is conducted for a specific title, domain, URL, or host. Therefore, the correct option is (b) Field.


8. _________ is used by public and private enterprises to publish and share financial information with each other and industry analysts across all computer platforms and the Internet ?

Extensible Markup Language (EML)

Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)

Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)

Sales Force Automation (SFA) software

Answer: Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)

Explanation:

(b) Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) is used by public and private enterprises to publish and share financial information with each other and industry analysts across all computer platforms and the Internet.


9. Part number, part description, and number of parts ordered are examples of ?

control

output

processing

input

Answer: input

Explanation:

Part number, part description, and number of parts ordered are pieces of information that are typically provided as input to a system, such as an inventory management system or a manufacturing system. They are not examples of output, processing, feedback, or control, as those terms refer to different aspects of a system's operation.


10. Which of these is considered intelligent CASE tool ?

Toolkit

Methodology companion

Workbench

Upper CASe

Answer: Workbench

Explanation:

Workbench is considered an intelligent CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) tool. Therefore, the correct option is (c) Workbench.