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  1. An econometric model requires

  2. A.
    a computer with large auxiliary storage capacity
    B.
    a data base of economic data
    C.
    a model base of quantitative analysis programs
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  3. Linear programming identifies

  4. A.
    the optimum quantities of the variables
    B.
    the maximum profit or minimum cost that can be expected
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)
    E.
    None of the above

  5. Frederic W. Taylor contributed the idea(s) of

  6. A.
    the exception principle
    B.
    management functions
    C.
    both (a) and (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)
    E.
    None of the above

  7. Benefits from a computerised MIS include:

  8. A.
    higher returns on short-term investments
    B.
    less frequent and smaller short-term loans
    C.
    lower rates of interest
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  9. PCM stands for _____

  10. A.
    plug-compatible manufacturer
    B.
    personal computer media
    C.
    PC-manufacturer
    D.
    PC-modem
    E.
    None of the above

  11. Which of the following is true of parallel transmission?

  12. A.
    It involves the simultaneous transmission of eight bits.
    B.
    The speed is quoted in bits per second.
    C.
    It is slower than serial trans¬mission.
    D.
    Most microcomputers commu¬nicate with other computers in this mode.
    E.
    All of the above are true.

  13. Marketing planning is concerned with

  14. A.
    planning the amount and placement of newspaper ads
    B.
    planning consignment sales contracts to be offered
    C.
    planning sales force size and deployment
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  15. The following method/s are used in Transportation Models of Operations Research:

  16. A.
    VogeFs Approximation Method
    B.
    North West Corner Method
    C.
    Least Cost Method
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  17. An inventory management system should answer the questions

  18. A.
    what and why
    B.
    when and how much
    C.
    who and why
    D.
    where and when
    E.
    None of the above

  19. CBCT stands for

  20. A.
    Customer Bank Credit Terminal
    B.
    Commercial Banking Credit Terminal
    C.
    Customer-Bank Communication Terminal
    D.
    Commercial Bank Communication Terminal
    E.
    None of the above