Inf1501 Ass 1

elcome to the module INF1505: An Introduction to Business Information Systems  Assessment 1
QUIZ
Started on Sunday, 23 April 2023, 5:06 PM

State Finished
Completed on Sunday, 23 April 2023, 10:26 PM
Time taken 5 hours 19 mins
Grade 22.00 out of 25.00 (88%)
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which statement is true of laser printers?
a. They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.
b. They are most suitable for home users.
c. They use toner to create high-quality outputs. 
d. They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is:

They use toner to create high-quality outputs.
Question 2
Correct
Wearable devices may provide which possible benefit in the manufacturing

field?
a. Ability to store more data than a personal computer.
b. Magnetic tape backup.
c. Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work 

environment.
d. Storage of Web pages for access over the Internet.

Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment.
Question 3
Correct
In a _____ model, the relationships among records form a treelike structure.
a. netwrok
b. relational
c. hierarchical 
d. spiral

hierarchical
Question 4
Correct
In the context of segmentation of customers in database marketing, _____ is a

variable that includes gender, age, income, and marital status.
a. geographical information
b. strategical information
c. psychographic information
d. demographic information 

demographic information
Question 5
Correct
In a/an _____ model, each record can have multiple parent and child records.
a. object-oriented
b. relational
c. network 
d. hierarchical

network
Question 6
Correct
VB.NET and C++ are examples of _____.
a. Assembly language
b. machine language
c. compiler language
d. high-level language 

high-level language
Question 7
Incorrect
The supervisor program in an operating system (OS) is also known as the _____.
a. kernel 
b. applet
c. metadata
d. cache
Your answer is incorrect.

kernel
Question 8
Correct
In a/an _____, records in files are organized and processed in numerical order.
a. sequential access file structure 
b. random access file structure
c. indexed access file structure
d. direct access file structure

sequential access file structure
Question 9
Correct
In data warehouses, _____ is information about data-its content, quality,

condition, origin, and other characteristics.
a. metadata 
b. summary data
c. big data
d. raw data

metadata
Question 10
Correct
In object-oriented programming, a class __________.
a. uses a series of short codes to represent data or instructions
b. defines the format of an object 
c. is an item that contains data and the procedures that read and
manipulate it
d. controls and prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU

defines the format of an object
Question 11
Correct
Which of the following are two popular data visualization platforms?
a. Apache and Cassandra
b. OLTP and OLAP
c. Power BI and Tableau 
d. Ms Excel and PowerPoint

Power BI and Tableau
Question 12
Correct
Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or

programming environment.
Select one:
True
False 
The correct answer is 'False'.
Question 13
Correct
A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.
a. determining portfolio structures
b. calculating product costs
c. choosing the best job candidate 
d. improving transportation budgeting

choosing the best job candidate
Question 14
Correct
_____, used in object-oriented databases, refers to new objects being created

faster and more easily by entering new data in attributes.
a. Inheritance 
b. Encapsulation
c. Counterbalance
d. Fragmentation

Inheritance
Question 15
Correct
A/an _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the
computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
a. control unit
b. parallel port 
c. serial port
d. arithmetic logic unit

parallel port
Question 16
Incorrect
Social networking sites can reduce organizations’ costs by _____.
a. customizing the organization’s Web site and offering many options to

customers
b. providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base
c. giving customers more access to all sorts of organizational 

information
d. limiting buyers’ choices by offering services that make it difficult for

customers to switch

providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base
Question 17
Correct
A/an _____ is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can
access from their workstations.
a. database server
b. Web server
c. application server 
d. file server

application server
Question 18
Correct
Microsoft Access is an example of a/an _____.
a. enterprise resource planning system
b. database management system 
c. operational resource toolkit system
d. knowledge management system

database management system
Question 19
Correct
When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human

involvement is increasingly required.
Select one:
True
False 
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Question 20
Correct
_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few
choices.
a. Rivalry among existing customers
b. Threat of new services
c. Risk of substitute products
d. Buyer power 

Buyer power
Question 21
Correct
Disks are sequential access devices, whereas tapes are random access devices.
Select one:
True
False 
Question 22
Correct
____ is one of the forces of the Five Forces Model created by Michael Porter.
a. Threat of new entrants 
b. Government regulations
c. Rivalry among customers
d. Taxable services

Threat of new entrants
Question 23
Correct
In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a ____ designs and
maintains an organization’s Web site.
a. web designer
b. web host provider
c. web developer
d. webmaster 

webmaster
Question 24
Incorrect
An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of maximum _____

characters.
a. 128
b. 256
c. 512
d. 1024 

256
Question 25
Correct
Which file structure is similar to a book index that lists page numbers where
certain topics can be found?
a. The indexed random access file structure

b. The indexed network access structure
c. The indexed sequential access method 
d. The indexed hierarchical access method

The correct answer is: The indexed sequential access method
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F1505-23-Y  Welcome to the module INF1505: An Introduction to Business Information Systems  Assessment 1
QUIZ
Started on Thursday, 27 April 2023, 7:34 PM

State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 27 April 2023, 7:58 PM
Time taken 23 mins 57 secs
Grade 24.00 out of 25.00 (96%)
Question 1
Correct
In the context of the types of data in a database, which is a source of external data?
a. Tax records 
b. Sales records
c. Personnel records
d. Transaction records

Tax records
Question 2
Correct
Which statement is true of laser printers?
a. They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.
b. They are most suitable for home users.
c. They use toner to create high-quality outputs. 
d. They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.

They use toner to create high-quality outputs.
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Question 3
Correct
Which decision is supported by a logistics information system (LIS)?
a. Predicting an organization’s future personnel needs
b. Determining portfolio structures
c. Minimizing capital investment risks
d. Selecting the best modes of transportation 

Selecting the best modes of transportation
Question 4
Correct
When using query by example (QBE) in the data manipulation component of a database
management system (DBMS), the _____ is used when all the conditions in the QBE form must be
met.
a. NOR operator
b. AND operator 
c. OR operator
d. NOT operator

AND operator
Question 5
Correct
An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of maximum _____ characters.
a. 1024
b. 256 
c. 128
d. 512

256
Question 6
Correct
A data _____ is a collection of data from a variety of sources used to support decision-making
applications and generate business intelligence.
a. dictionary
b. mine
c. Warehouse 
d. pattern

Warehouse
Question 7
Correct
For each database, there:
a. are only two logical views of data.
b. is only one physical view of data 
c. are multiple physical views of data.
d. is only one logical view of data.

is only one physical view of data
Question 8
Correct
Which statement is true of a flat file system?
a. Complex requests can be handled easily.
b. It requires very less storage space.
c. Same data can be stored in more than one file. 
d. Programs and data are independent.

Same data can be stored in more than one file.
Question 9
Correct
In the context of business analytics, mobile analytics is declining in popularity.
Select one:
True
False 
Question 10
Correct
a. Assembly language
b. machine language
c. compiler language
d. high-level language 

high-level language
Question 11
Correct
Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?
a. Memory devices
b. Barcode readers
c. Application servers
d. Commercial programs 

Commercial programs
Question 12
Correct
____ is one of the forces of the Five Forces Model created by Michael Porter.
a. Government regulations
b. Threat of new entrants 
c. Taxable services
d. Rivalry among customers

Threat of new entrants
Question 13
Correct
The principle of _________ in object-oriented programming is used to handle complexity by hiding

unnecessary details from the user.
a. abstraction 
b. inheritance
c. encapsulation
d. polymorphism

abstraction
Question 14
Correct
An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute it.
Select one:
True
False 
Question 15
Correct
Wearable devices may provide which possible benefit in the manufacturing field?
a. Ability to store more data than a personal computer.
b. Storage of Web pages for access over the Internet.
c. Magnetic tape backup.
d. Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment. 

Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment.
Question 16
Correct
Knowledge workers should know which of the following:
a. How social networking has changed in the past five years
b. How to create a transaction-processing system
c. How networks are designed
d. How data is converted to information and eventually to business intelligence 

How data is converted to information and eventually to business intelligence
Question 17
Correct
Which statement is true of transaction-processing systems?
a. They focus on maximizing human involvement.
b. They focus on integrating hardware and software technologies.
c. They focus on integrating data, processes, and human elements.
d. They focus on data collection and processing. 

They focus on data collection and processing.
Question 18
Correct
Mpho knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has
a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be
concluded that Mpho has _____ literacy.
a. business
b. computer  network
c. information

computer
Question 19
Incorrect
Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources of an information
system.
Select one:
True 
False
Question 20
Correct
A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.
a. 240
b. 260
c. 250 
d. 230

250
Question 21
Correct
In contrast to data in a database, data in a data warehouse is described as subject oriented,

which means that it _____.
a. categorizes based on time
b. captures aggregated data
c. focuses on a specific area 
d. manages data transactions

focuses on a specific area
Question 22
Correct
a. Ms Excel and PowerPoint
b. Apache and Cassandra
c. Power BI and Tableau 
d. OLTP and OLAP

Power BI and Tableau
Question 23
Correct
A disadvantage of Power BI is that it only accepts data from a single source.
Select one:
True
False 
Question 24
Correct
_____ holds data when the computer is off or during the course of a program’s operation.
a. Read-only memory
b. Secondary memory 
c. Programmable read-only memory
d. Random access memory

Secondary memory
Question 25
Correct
The word computer consists of 64 bits, which is equivalent to _____ bytes.
a. 16
b. 32
c. 8 
d. 4

8
Assignment 1 - Questions & Answers
1. Writing data to a hard drive is an example of a/an ________ operation.
a. retrieval
b. logical
c. storage
d. arithmetic
2. A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

a.250
b.240
c.260
d.230
3.
a. Read-only memory
b. Secondary memory
c. Programmable read-only memory
d. Random access memory
4. An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated
information about the marketing mix, or 4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product.
Select one:
True
False
5. Business _____ provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations
and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
a. indexing
b. exploration
c .differentiation
d. intelligence
6. Which decision is supported by a manufacturing information system (MFIS)?

a. Determination of portfolio structures
b. Improvement of routing and delivery schedules
c. Monitoring of cost trends
d. Analysis of price changes and discounts
7. In the context of big data, velocity is _________.

a. the value that the collected data brings to the decision-making process
b. the trustworthiness and accuracy of the data
c. the speed with which the data has to be gathered and processed
d. the quantity of transactions, measured in petabytes or exabytes
8. In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s
objectives, the next step is to _____.
a. provide information in a useful format
b. integrate the hardware and software components
c. use information for decision making
d. collect and analyze data
9. Tshepitech, an international textile company, uses a database to store data on the

number of products, suppliers, and sales personnel. The process component of the
information system conducts analysis on the data to provide information about sales. Which
can be used by Tshepitech to generate predictions for its next sales period?
a. Estimation graphs
b. Theoretical hypotheses
c. Forecasting models
d. Modeling charts
10. In object-oriented programming, a class __________.

a. is an item that contains data and the procedures that read and manipulate it
b. controls and prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU
c. defines the format of an object
d. uses a series of short codes to represent data or instructions
11. In data warehouses, _____ is information about data-its content, quality, condition, origin,
and other characteristics.
a. raw data
b. big data
c. metadata
d. summary data
12. Which statement is true of a flat file system?

a. It requires very less storage space.
b. Complex requests can be handled easily.
c. Same data can be stored in more than one file.
d. Programs and data are independent.
13. _____, used in object-oriented databases, refers to new objects being created faster and
more easily by entering new data in attributes.
a. Encapsulation
b. Inheritance
c. Counterbalance
d. Fragmentation
14. The _____ stores data types for fields, default values for fields, and validation rules for
data in each field.
a. data dictionary
b. data mine
c. data warehouse d. data smart
15. ___ is one of the forces of the Five Forces Model created by Michael Porter.
a. Threat of new entrants
b. Taxable services
c. Government regulations
d. Rivalry among customers
16. A disadvantage of Power BI is that it only accepts data from a single source.
Select one:
True
False
17. In a relational database model, a _____ is a field in a relational table that matches the
primary key column of another table.
a. secondary key
b. domain key
c. foreign key
d. serial key
18. A/an _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer
to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
a. parallel port
b. serial port
c. control unit
d. arithmetic logic unit
19. Which statement is true of big data?

a. It can be efficiently processed and managed by conventional computing methods.
b. It is the result of the exponential growth of data in both public and private organizations
c. It has three dimensions, which are value, density, and uniformity
d. It eliminates unethical actions based on interpretations
20. Which decision is supported by a logistics information system (LIS)?

a. Selecting the best modes of transportation
b. Determining portfolio structures
c. Minimizing capital investment risks
d. Predicting an organization’s future personnel needs
21. Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or

programming environment.
Select one:
True
False
22. In network-attached storage (NAS), as the number of users increases, its performance
increases.
Select one: True False
23. In a/an _____, records in files are organized and processed in numerical order.
a. sequential access file structure
b. indexed access file structure
c. random access file structure
d. direct access file structure
24. The supervisor program in an operating system (OS) is also known as the _____.
a. cache
b. applet
c. kernel
d. metadata
25. The principle of _________ in object-oriented programming is used to handle complexity

by hiding unnecessary details from the user.
a. encapsulation
b. polymorphism
c. abstraction
d. inheritance
Assignment 1/2 - Questions & Answers
1. Disks are sequential access devices, whereas tapes are random access devices.
Select one:
True
False
2. VB.NET and C++ are examples of _____.

a. machine language
b. compiler language
c. high-level language
d. Assembly language
3
In contrast to data in a database, data in a data warehouse is described as subject
oriented, which means that it _____.
a. captures aggregated data
b. focuses on a specific area
c. categorizes based on time
d. manages data transactions
4. A data _____ is a collection of data from a variety of sources used to support decision-
making applications and generate business intelligence.
a. dictionary
b. pattern
c. mine
d. Warehouse
5. Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

a. A mouse occupies space than a trackball
b. A mouse is stationary, whereas a trackball has to be moved around.
c. A mouse processes more information than a trackball
d. A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball
6. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is

increasingly required.
Select one:
True
False
7. A/an _____ is an input device

a. data tablet
b. laser printer
c. plasma display
d. inkjet printer
8. In a/an _____ model, each record can have multiple parent and child records.
a. relational
b. object-oriented
c. hierarchical
d. network
9. Mpho knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He
also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it
can be concluded that Mpho has _____ literacy.
a. information
b. computer
c. business
10. Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?

a. Memory devices
b. Application servers
c. Barcode readers
d. Commercial programs
11. Which file structure is similar to a book index that lists page numbers where certain
topics can be found?
a. The indexed hierarchical access method
b. The indexed sequential access method
c. The indexed random access file structure
d. The indexed network access structure
12. An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute
it.
Select one:
True
False
13. _____ is a component of a data model that defines the boundaries of a database, such as
maximum and minimum values allowed for a field, constraints, and access methods.
a. File procedure
b. Data structure
c. Schema diagrams
d. Integrity rules
14. A/an _____ is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access
from their workstations.
a. application server
b. database server
c. file server
d. Web server
15. Which statement is true of laser printers?

a. They are most suitable for home users.
b. They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.
c. They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.
d. They use toner to create high-quality outputs.
16. The data _____ component of a database management system (DBMS) is used to create
and maintain the data dictionary.
a. administration
b. definition
c. generation
d. manipulation
17. The word computer consists of 64 bits, which is equivalent to _____ bytes.
a. 4
b. 32
c. 8
d. 16
18. Microsoft Access is an example of a/an _____.

a. knowledge management system
b. operational resource toolkit system
c. database management system
d. enterprise resource planning system
19. Which statement is true of gallium arsenide chips?

a. They run at higher speeds than silicon chips.
b. They are ideal for mass production.
c. They were used in third-generation computers.
d. They have low production costs.
20. _____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices.
a. Risk of substitute products
b. Threat of new services
c. Rivalry among existing customers
d. Buyer power
21. In a _____ model, the relationships among records form a treelike structure.
a. netwrok
b. spiral
c. relational
d. hierarchical
22. Which is true of fourth-generation languages (4GLs)?

a. They use artificial intelligence technologies, such as knowledge-based systems.
b. They are the easiest computer languages to use.
c. They contain a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.
d. They are composed of rigorous command syntaxes.
23. Which of the following are two popular data visualization platforms?
a. Power BI and Tableau
b. OLTP and OLAP
c. Apache and Cassandra
d. Ms Excel and PowerPoint
24. A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.

a. calculating product costs
b. choosing the best job candidate
c. improving transportation budgeting
d. determining portfolio structures
25. Which statement is true of transaction-processing systems?

a. They focus on integrating hardware and software technologies.
b. They focus on integrating data, processes, and human elements.
c. They focus on maximizing human involvement.
d. They focus on data collection and processing.
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 20 April 2023, 10:44 PM
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 20 April 2023, 11:34 PM
Time taken 49 mins 40 secs
Grade 24.00 out of 25.00 (96%)
Question 1
Correct
Question text
In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a ____ designs and maintains an
organization’s Web site.
a.webmaster
b.web developer
c.web host provider
d.web designer
Feedback
The correct answer is: webmaster
Question 2
Incorrect
Question text
The supervisor program in an operating system (OS) is also known as the _____.
a.metadata
b.cache
c.kernel
d.applet
Feedback
The correct answer is: kernel
Question 3
Correct
Question text
Which statement is true of big data?
a.It has three dimensions, which are value, density, and uniformity
b.It is the result of the exponential growth of data in both public and private organizations
c.It eliminates unethical actions based on interpretations
d.It can be efficiently processed and managed by conventional computing methods.
Feedback
The correct answer is: It is the result of the exponential growth of data in both public and
private organizations
Question 4
Correct
Question text
a.Power BI and Tableau

b.Apache and Cassandra
c.Ms Excel and PowerPoint
d.OLTP and OLAP
Feedback
The correct answer is: Power BI and Tableau
Question 5
Correct
Question text
Which statement is true of gallium arsenide chips?
a.They run at higher speeds than silicon chips.

b.They are ideal for mass production.
c.They were used in third-generation computers.
d.They have low production costs.
Feedback
The correct answer is: They run at higher speeds than silicon chips.
Question 6
Correct
Question text
In a/an _____, records in files are organized and processed in numerical order.
a.sequential access file structure

b.indexed access file structure
c.random access file structure
d.direct access file structure
Feedback
The correct answer is: sequential access file structure
Question 7
Correct
Question text
When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is
increasingly required.
Select one:
True
False
Feedback
Question 8
Correct
Question text
Disks are sequential access devices, whereas tapes are random access devices.
Select one:
True
False
Feedback
Question 9
Correct
Question text
A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.
a.230
b.240
c.250
d.260
Feedback
The correct answer is: 250
Question 10
Correct
Question text
Wearable devices may provide which possible benefit in the manufacturing field?
a.Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment.

b.Storage of Web pages for access over the Internet.
c.Ability to store more data than a personal computer.
d.Magnetic tape backup.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work environment.
Question 11
Correct
Question text
_____ is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.
a.Microsoft Access
b.Java
c.FileMaker Pro
d.Oracle
Feedback
The correct answer is: Oracle
Question 12
Correct
Question text
A disadvantage of Power BI is that it only accepts data from a single source.
Select one:
True
False
Feedback
Question 13
Correct
Question text
In the context of the types of data in a database, which is a source of external data?
a.Tax records
b.Transaction records
c.Personnel records
d.Sales records
Feedback
The correct answer is: Tax records
Question 14
Correct
Question text
Knowledge workers should know which of the following:
a.How data is converted to information and eventually to business intelligence

b.How networks are designed
c.How social networking has changed in the past five years
d.How to create a transaction-processing system
Feedback
The correct answer is: How data is converted to information and eventually to business
intelligence
Question 15
Correct
Question text
a.machine language
b.high-level language
c.Assembly language
d.compiler language
Feedback
The correct answer is: high-level language
Question 16
Correct
Question text
In object-oriented programming, a class __________.
a.controls and prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU

b.defines the format of an object
c.uses a series of short codes to represent data or instructions
d.is an item that contains data and the procedures that read and manipulate it
Feedback
The correct answer is: defines the format of an object
Question 17
Correct
Question text
For each database, there:
a.are only two logical views of data.

b.are multiple physical views of data.
c.is only one logical view of data.
d.is only one physical view of data
Feedback
The correct answer is: is only one physical view of data
Question 18
Correct
Question text
A data _____ is a collection of data from a variety of sources used to support decision-making
applications and generate business intelligence.
a.Warehouse
b.dictionary
c.pattern
d.mine
Feedback
The correct answer is: Warehouse
Question 19
Correct
Question text
Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources of an information
system.
Select one:
True
False
Feedback
Question 20
Correct
Question text
_____ is a component of a data model that defines the boundaries of a database, such as
maximum and minimum values allowed for a field, constraints, and access methods.
a.Integrity rules
b.Data structure
c.File procedure
d.Schema diagrams
Feedback
The correct answer is: Integrity rules
Question 21
Correct
Question text
Identify the type of computers that has the highest price.
a.Notebooks
b.Supercomputers
c.Personal computers
d.Subnotebooks
Feedback
The correct answer is: Supercomputers
Question 22
Correct
Question text
a.Random access memory

b.Read-only memory
c.Programmable read-only memory
d.Secondary memory
Feedback
The correct answer is: Secondary memory
Question 23
Correct
Question text
Social networking sites can reduce organizations’ costs by _____.
a.customizing the organization’s Web site and offering many options to customers
b.providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base
c.limiting buyers’ choices by offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch
d.giving customers more access to all sorts of organizational information
Feedback
The correct answer is: providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base
Question 24
Correct
Question text
Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or programming
environment.
Select one:
True
False
Feedback
Question 25
Correct
Question text
Mpho knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has
a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be
concluded that Mpho has _____ literacy.
a.business
b.information
c.computer
Feedback
The correct answer is: computer

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elcome to the module INF1505: An Introduction to Business Information Systems  Assessment 1

Started on Sunday, 23 April 2023, 5:06 PM

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Which statement is true of laser printers?

a. They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.

b. They are most suitable for home users.

c. They use toner to create high-quality outputs. 

d. They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.

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Wearable devices may provide which possible benefit in the manufacturing

a. Ability to store more data than a personal computer.

b. Magnetic tape backup.

c. Improve employee safety by providing a hands-free work 

d. Storage of Web pages for access over the Internet.

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In a _____ model, the relationships among records form a treelike structure.

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In the context of segmentation of customers in database marketing, _____ is a

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VB.NET and C++ are examples of _____.

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Your answer is incorrect.

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a. sequential access file structure 

b. random access file structure

c. indexed access file structure

d. direct access file structure

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In data warehouses, _____ is information about data-its content, quality,

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In object-oriented programming, a class __________.

a. uses a series of short codes to represent data or instructions

b. defines the format of an object 

d. controls and prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU

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Which of the following are two popular data visualization platforms?

a. Apache and Cassandra

b. OLTP and OLAP

c. Power BI and Tableau 

d. Ms Excel and PowerPoint

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Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or

The correct answer is 'False'.

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A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.