Question 1

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

Accepted Answer

Computers that are linked over long dist

Question 2

Electronic commerce (e-commerce)is popular with consumers, but has hurt productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

Accepted Answer

IT has attracted abusers that do mischie

Question 4

A router scrambles e-mail messages to get around security systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of system aids in the decision-making process by creating virtual business models and then test them with data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Information linkages 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Decision support systems 
E)  Knowledge software 
A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Information linkages 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Decision support systems 
E)  Knowledge software

Question 6

Who is the person in charge of operating the systems used for gathering, organizing, and distributing information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production manager 
B)  Operations manager 
C)  Information systems manager 
D)  Research and development manager 
E)  Communications manager 
A)  Production manager 
B)  Operations manager 
C)  Information systems manager 
D)  Research and development manager 
E)  Communications manager

Question 7

What is the difference between data and information?

Accepted Answer

The term data refers to raw fa

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is often a fee to access the hotspot. 
B)  The network is only available for an area of about 30 miles. 
C)  The hotspot must be able to utilize the worldwide interoperability for microwave access system. 
D)  The connection can be interrupted by walls and beams. 
E)  There are limited natural-sounding voice interface capabilities. 
A)  There is often a fee to access the hotspot. 
B)  The network is only available for an area of about 30 miles. 
C)  The hotspot must be able to utilize the worldwide interoperability for microwave access system. 
D)  The connection can be interrupted by walls and beams. 
E)  There are limited natural-sounding voice interface capabilities.

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes a firewall?

Accepted Answer

A)  A software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's internal network 
B)  A tool that searches Web pages containing the user's search terms and then displays pages that match 
C)  A private network of internal Web sites and other sources of information available to a company's employees 
D)  An Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system 
E)  An extranet site that gives customers access to different product lines 
A)  A software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's internal network 
B)  A tool that searches Web pages containing the user's search terms and then displays pages that match 
C)  A private network of internal Web sites and other sources of information available to a company's employees 
D)  An Internet connection allowing outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information system 
E)  An extranet site that gives customers access to different product lines

Question 10

In client-server networks, who or what is the usual client?

Accepted Answer

A)  The computer through which users make requests for information 
B)  The application through which users answer information requests 
C)  The customer who does business online 
D)  The supplier who checks the availability of components 
E)  The network which supports the database and software systems 
A)  The computer through which users make requests for information 
B)  The application through which users answer information requests 
C)  The customer who does business online 
D)  The supplier who checks the availability of components 
E)  The network which supports the database and software systems

Question 11

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Accepted Answer

Electronic conferencing eliminates the n

Question 12

Worms, Trojan horses, and other infection software are collectively known as malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How do IT communications support leaner, more efficient organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  By increasing collaborative efforts among all employees 
B)  By supporting shared activities between buyers and sellers 
C)  By providing better use of employee skills and greater efficiencies instead of resources 
D)  By allowing for more rapid exchange of information in the global market 
E)  By improving the management process 
A)  By increasing collaborative efforts among all employees 
B)  By supporting shared activities between buyers and sellers 
C)  By providing better use of employee skills and greater efficiencies instead of resources 
D)  By allowing for more rapid exchange of information in the global market 
E)  By improving the management process

Question 14

Which of the following allows for instantaneous information designed to improve the management process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass customization 
B)  Global exchange software 
C)  Collaboration software 
D)  Enterprise resource planning 
E)  Shared activity planning 
A)  Mass customization 
B)  Global exchange software 
C)  Collaboration software 
D)  Enterprise resource planning 
E)  Shared activity planning

Question 15

What type of users would download spyware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users seeking to prevent viruses from attacking 
B)  Users who are unaware that their computer activities will be monitored 
C)  Users who wish to prevent spam from entering their computer 
D)  Users who want easy access to their coworkers' files 
E)  Users who are keen to share documents 
A)  Users seeking to prevent viruses from attacking 
B)  Users who are unaware that their computer activities will be monitored 
C)  Users who wish to prevent spam from entering their computer 
D)  Users who want easy access to their coworkers' files 
E)  Users who are keen to share documents

Question 16

In a client-server network, the client is typically a customer or supplier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Microsoft's Live Messenger and IBM's Visualization Data Explorer are examples of groupware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How do companies use intranets to improve productivity and performance?

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network of inte

Question 19

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle managers 
B)  Members of the board of directors 
C)  Top-level managers 
D)  Knowledge workers 
E)  Network administrators 
A)  Middle managers 
B)  Members of the board of directors 
C)  Top-level managers 
D)  Knowledge workers 
E)  Network administrators

Question 20

Which of the following BEST describes a decision support system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A system that supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports, schedules, plans, and budgets that can be used for making decisions 
B)  A quick-reference, easy-access application of information systems specifically designed for instant access by upper-level managers 
C)  A system of hardware and software that imitates human behavior 
D)  An interactive system that creates virtual business models for a particular kind of decision and tests them with different data to see how they respond 
E)  A processor that plans production and delivery schedules 
A)  A system that supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports, schedules, plans, and budgets that can be used for making decisions 
B)  A quick-reference, easy-access application of information systems specifically designed for instant access by upper-level managers 
C)  A system of hardware and software that imitates human behavior 
D)  An interactive system that creates virtual business models for a particular kind of decision and tests them with different data to see how they respond 
E)  A processor that plans production and delivery schedules

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

Electronic commerce (e-commerce)is popular with consumers, but has hurt productivity.

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

A router scrambles e-mail messages to get around security systems.

What type of system aids in the decision-making process by creating virtual business models and then test them with data?

Who is the person in charge of operating the systems used for gathering, organizing, and distributing information?

What is the difference between data and information?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Which of the following BEST describes a firewall?

In client-server networks, who or what is the usual client?

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Worms, Trojan horses, and other infection software are collectively known as malware.

How do IT communications support leaner, more efficient organizations?

Which of the following allows for instantaneous information designed to improve the management process?

What type of users would download spyware?

In a client-server network, the client is typically a customer or supplier.

Microsoft's Live Messenger and IBM's Visualization Data Explorer are examples of groupware.

How do companies use intranets to improve productivity and performance?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Which of the following BEST describes a decision support system?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 14: Information Technology (IT)for Business

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

Electronic commerce (e-commerce)is popular with consumers, but has hurt productivity.

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

A router scrambles e-mail messages to get around security systems.

What type of system aids in the decision-making process by creating virtual business models and then test them with data?

Who is the person in charge of operating the systems used for gathering, organizing, and distributing information?

What is the difference between data and information?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Which of the following BEST describes a firewall?

In client-server networks, who or what is the usual client?

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Worms, Trojan horses, and other infection software are collectively known as malware.

How do IT communications support leaner, more efficient organizations?

Which of the following allows for instantaneous information designed to improve the management process?

What type of users would download spyware?

In a client-server network, the client is typically a customer or supplier.

Microsoft's Live Messenger and IBM's Visualization Data Explorer are examples of groupware.

How do companies use intranets to improve productivity and performance?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Which of the following BEST describes a decision support system?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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