What Do You Know About IMS?

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1.

Who led the development of IMS?
- A.
  
  Uri Berman
- B.
  
  Vern Watts
- C.
  
  Pete Nordyke
- D.
  
  Larry Morgan
Correct Answer
B. Vern Watts

Explanation
Vern Watts led the development of IMS.

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2.

The first IMS customers were
- A.
  
  Aerospace companies
- B.
  
  Manufacturers
- C.
  
  Insurance companies.
- D.
  
  Retailers
Correct Answer
A. Aerospace companies

Explanation
The correct answer is aerospace companies. This is because IMS, which stands for Information Management System, was originally developed by IBM in the 1960s for NASA's Apollo program. It was designed to handle the massive amounts of data generated by aerospace companies during space missions. Therefore, the first customers of IMS were primarily aerospace companies.

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3.

Which of the team members is credited with defining IMS technology?
- A.
  
  Carl Chamberlin
- B.
  
  Uri Berman
- C.
  
  Ed Morris
- D.
  
  Vern Watts
Correct Answer
B. Uri Berman

Explanation
Uri Berman is credited with defining IMS technology.

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4.

IMS was initially called what?
- A.
  
  Management Information Control
- B.
  
  Information Control and Management
- C.
  
  Information Management System
- D.
  
  Information Control System
Correct Answer
D. Information Control System

Explanation
IMS was initially called Information Control System.

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5.

Which of the organizations launched IMS?
- A.
  
  NASA
- B.
  
  Rockwell International
- C.
  
  IBM
- D.
  
  Caterpillar Inc.
Correct Answer
C. IBM

Explanation
IBM launched IMS.

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6.

Which of the following is the major feature of the IMS?
- A.
  
  It's ability to store data and make that data easy to retrieve by the system’s users
- B.
  
  It's ability to produce information that helps in the decision-making process
- C.
  
  It allows open access to its system architecture lets a company comply more easily with external regulations and internal requirements
- D.
  
  IMS provides ease of integration with legacy systems, thus allowing a company to maintain the equipment investments it has already made
Correct Answer
A. It's ability to store data and make that data easy to retrieve by the system’s users

Explanation
IMS is a system that has the major feature of storing data and making it easily retrievable for the users. This means that users can easily access and retrieve the data they need from the system. This feature is important as it ensures that the data is readily available and can be used effectively by the system's users. It enables efficient data management and enhances the overall functionality of the system.

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7.

What does ACBGEN stands for?
- A.
  
  Access Control Backup Generator
- B.
  
  Auto Control Blocks Grant
- C.
  
  Access Control Blocks Generator
- D.
  
  Access Code Bus Generator
Correct Answer
C. Access Control Blocks Generator

Explanation
ACBGEN stands for Access Control Blocks Generator. This acronym refers to a system or tool that is responsible for generating access control blocks. Access control blocks are data structures used in computer systems to define and enforce access control policies. They contain information about the permissions and restrictions associated with a particular user or process. Therefore, the correct answer is Access Control Blocks Generator.

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8.

IMS was launched in what year?
- A.
  
  1968
- B.
  
  1966
- C.
  
  1956
- D.
  
  1969
Correct Answer
A. 1968

Explanation
IMS was launched in 1968.

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9.

What does DBD stands for?
- A.
  
  Database Descriptor
- B.
  
  Database Director
- C.
  
  Database Direction
- D.
  
  Database Description
Correct Answer
A. Database Descriptor

Explanation
DBD stands for Database Descriptor. A database descriptor is a data structure that contains information about a database, such as its name, location, and other attributes. It is used by database management systems to manage and access databases efficiently.

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10.

Concepts of management includes the following except
- A.
  
  Reporting
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Organizing
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of these

Explanation
The concepts of management include reporting, planning, and organizing. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these" because all of the options mentioned are actually included in the concepts of management.

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