231. The direct, computer-to-computer exchange of standardized, common business transaction documents between business partners, suppliers, and customers is ______________
EDI
ES
EIS
ERP
Correct answer: (A) EDI
232. What software organizes, manages, and processes business data concerned with inventory, customers, and vendors?
customer- oriented software
data management software
storage area network network
grid computing software
Correct answer: (B) data management software
233. Which topology requires a central controller or hub?
Mesh
Star
Bus
Ring
Correct answer: (B) Star
234. A ______________ is a data communication system spanning states, countries, or, the whole world.
MAN
LAN
WAN
none of the above
Correct answer: (C) WAN
235. HUB is ______________ Device & Switch is ______________ Device.
Unicast, Multicast
Multicast, unicast
Broadcast, multicast
none of the above
Correct answer: (C) Broadcast, multicast
236. Which of the following network covers the largest geographical area,
PAN
LAN
MAN
WAN
Correct answer: (D) WAN
237. What is the powerful, centralized computer system that performs data storage and processing tasks on behalf of clients and other network devices?
Client
Host computer
Terminal
Network
Correct answer: (B) Host computer
238. Which of the following is a computer based system that stores and, manipulates data that are viewed from a geographical point or reference?
Geographical information System (GIS)
Database System (DS)
Geographic System (GS)
Software System (SS)
Correct answer: (A) Geographical information System (GIS)
239. An application where only one user accesses the database at a given time is an example of a(n)