Deck 2: Logistics System Information Technology

Question 1

The method through which "Big Data" is distilled into understandable information is called

A) Data Segregation
B) Data Distribution
C) Data Analytics
D) Data Transformation

Answer 1

Data Analytics

Question 2

The basic IMS classification pyramid model portrays 3 levels of information systems, they are:

A) Operational, Tactical, and Strategic
B) Procurement, Processing, and Provisioning
C) Transportation, Storage and Distribution
D) Transactional. Management, and Executive

Answer 2

Transactional. Management, and Executive

Question 3

Knowledge that are captured facts, figures, data and information which physically exists in repositories is

A) Implicit/tacit knowledge
B) Explicit knowledge
C) Tactical knowledge
D) Strategic knowledge

Answer 3

Explicit knowledge

Question 4

Which of the following office support system applications is the most relevant for the logistician?

A) Word processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Presentation
D) Database Management

Question 5

Three components makeup RFID: the scanning antenna, ________, and transceiver.

A) Database
B) EDIF tag
C) EOQB tag
D) RFID tag

Question 6

Which communication element is not one that logistics manager must be attuned to when using the Logistics Information System (LIS)?

A) Receipt of the needed (specific) information
B) Timeliness of the information
C) Structure of the information
D) Accuracy of the information

Question 7

____________ systems help various stake holders of the organization work together by interacting and sharing information in many different forms.

A) Transaction processing
B) Management information
C) Logistics information
D) Communications

Question 8

Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) are used to ensure positive cradle-to-grave tracking of aircraft parts.

Question 9

The system that assists managers in making decisions by providing fundamental information, modeling capabilities and analysis tools is:

A) ILDSS
B) EIMS
C) DSS
D) ERP

Question 10

Th Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS) is a new concept that helps organizations deal with the rapid growth of enterprise data.