CS1004 MCQ (Block 1)

Which of the following functions would not usually be implemented as part of a transaction processing system?

a. Producing bank statements.

b. Projection of market trends.

c. Fitting customers cars into a garage service schedule.

d. Income tax and national insurance calculations.

Answer: B

Brunel University's research ethics framework is based on four fundamental ethical principles. Which one is the main reason behind the requirement for a risk assessment?

a. Autonomy (respect for individual autonomy)

b. Non‐Maleficence (no harm or unnecessary risk)

c. Justice (what is morally right and proper)

d. Beneficence (to maximise benefits and minimise harm)

Answer: B

The BCS (British Computer Society) code of conduct requires members to not make any public statement in their professional capacity unless they are properly qualified and, where appropriate, authorised to do so. Which main area of the code requires this?

a. Duty to the Profession

b. Professional Competence and Integrity

c. The Public Interest

d. Duty to Relevant Authority

Answer: A

The BCS (British Computer Society) code of conduct addresses four district areas of interest. Which of the following is not one of the four areas as listed in the code?

a. Duty to Relevant Authority

b. Duty to the British Computer Society

c. The Public Interest

d. Duty to the Profession

Answer: B

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of a profession and its professional body?

a. AS- and A-level examinations in the discipline

b. Statutory regulation of practice

c. Certification or registration

d. A planned career path

Answer: C

Management information systems produce summaries and statistics based on operational data.

a. True

b. False

Answer: A

Which of the following is a good example of the information available from a management information system?

a. The name of the purchasing officer and telephone number of Way2Go Ltd.

b. The time sales assistant John Doe started work yesterday.

c. The list of products on invoice number 001274.

d. A monthly summary of sales by product type.

Answer: D

Decision support system design is mainly about developing a precise formula to solve the problem.

a. True

b. False

Answer: B

Which of the following is the best example of strategic planning output from a decision support system?

a. A report showing last month's turnover for each sales outlet.

b. A forecast of market growth over the next five years.

c. A report showing the pattern of sales over the last three years

d. A report showing the vehicle routes and deliveries for next week.

Answer: B