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L6 Knowledge Check Questions
Started on Sunday, 22 October 2023, 10:21 PM
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Completed on Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:59 PM
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Question 1
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In a database, a table is also called a ________.

Select one:
A. matrix
B. file
C. record
D. field

The correct answer is: file

Question 2
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________ is the application of statistical techniques to find patterns and relationships among data for classification and prediction.
Select one:
A. Data warehousing
B. Data mining
C. Data decryption
D. Data encryption

The correct answer is: Data mining

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Question 3
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A(n)________ technology development process decides if a particular technology will be purchased or developed by the company.
a. managerial
b. operational
c. transactional
d. strategic

The correct answer is: strategic

Question 4
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of a data warehouse?

Select one:
A. A data warehouse is larger than a data mart.
B. Data analysts who work with a data warehouse are experts in a particular business function.
C. A data warehouse functions like a retail store in a supply chain.
D. Users in a data warehouse obtain data pertaining to a business function from a data mart.

The correct answer is: A data warehouse is larger than a data mart.

Question 5
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of Big Data?

Select one:
A. Big Data contains only structured data.
B. Big Data has low velocity and is generated slowly.
C. Big Data cannot store graphics, audio, and video files.
D. Big Data refers to data sets that are at least a petabyte in size.

The correct answer is: Big Data refers to data sets that are at least a petabyte in size.

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Question 6
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In a database, bytes are grouped into ________.

Select one:
A. rows
B. records
C. tables
D. columns

The correct answer is: columns

Question 7
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Which of the following is true about managerial processes?

a. They are facilitated by transaction processing systems.
b. They seek to resolve issues that have long-range impact on the organization.
c. They rely on fewer computerized actors compared to operational processes.
d. They are more difficult to change than other types of processes.

The correct answer is: They rely on fewer computerized actors compared to operational processes.

Question 8
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________ are commonplace, routine, everyday business processes.

a. Managerial processes
b. Operational processes
c. Transformational processes
d. Strategic processes

The correct answer is: Operational processes

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Question 9
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The purpose of a database is to ________.

Select one:
A. test and troubleshoot newly installed software
B. design the source code for computer programs
C. describe and build computer architectures
D. store lists of data involving multiple themes

The correct answer is: store lists of data involving multiple themes

Question 10
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SQL stands for ________.

Select one:
A. Simplified Query Language
B. Structured Query Language
C. Standard Query Language
D. Secondary Query Language

The correct answer is: Structured Query Language

Question 11
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Vera works at a bakery where she is in charge of ordering ingredients and boxes as well as receiving and paying for these items. Vera is
responsible for which of the following inbound logistics processes?
a. order tracking
b. inventory management
c. scheduling maintenance
d. procurement

The correct answer is: procurement

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Question 12
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Which of the following is a function of the database management system (DBMS)?

Select one:
A. eliminating bottlenecks in business processes
B. implementing lean systems in workstations
C. processing a database by inserting or modifying data
D. automating workflows in the databases of companies

The correct answer is: processing a database by inserting or modifying data

Question 13
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________ are quantities assigned to attributes.

a. Metrics
b. Codes
c. Silos
d. Semantics

The correct answer is: Metrics

Question 14
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What are the characteristics of good process measures?

a. directness; accuracy; reasonability
b. reasonability; accuracy; consistency
c. validity; simplicity; directness
d. consistency; accuracy; simplicity

The correct answer is: reasonability; accuracy; consistency

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Question 15
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Which business process is responsible for receiving, storing, and disseminating product inputs?
a. inbound logistics
b. operations
c. sales and marketing
d. service

The correct answer is: inbound logistics

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