Question 1

After lightweight laptops, further miniaturization has resulted in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  RFID tags 
B)  personal data assistants 
C)  barcodes 
D)  QR codes 
A)  RFID tags 
B)  personal data assistants 
C)  barcodes 
D)  QR codes

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of software?

Accepted Answer

A)  A keyboard 
B)  An operating system 
C)  A central processing unit 
D)  A motherboard 
A)  A keyboard 
B)  An operating system 
C)  A central processing unit 
D)  A motherboard

Question 3

An MIS can be designed to take care of immediate feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

RFID tags are free of security risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating system 
B)  Firewall 
C)  A computer program 
D)  A monitor 
A)  Operating system 
B)  Firewall 
C)  A computer program 
D)  A monitor

Question 6

A _____ is a handheld pocket-sized computer that is often a completely wireless system.

Accepted Answer

A)  laptop computer 
B)  firewall 
C)  personal data assistant 
D)  mainframe computer 
A)  laptop computer 
B)  firewall 
C)  personal data assistant 
D)  mainframe computer

Question 7

Many small businesses use only the most basic forms of computerization because of the cost involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In which of the following areas is computer technology likely to be most useful in small firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repetitive, high-volume tasks 
B)  Unstructured activities 
C)  Open-ended activities 
D)  Tasks that require creativity and judgment 
A)  Repetitive, high-volume tasks 
B)  Unstructured activities 
C)  Open-ended activities 
D)  Tasks that require creativity and judgment

Question 9

What is the function of a management information system (MIS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It runs existing programs designed for older equipment. 
B)  It collects, records, processes, reports, and converts data into a usable form. 
C)  It transmits data about a product when scanned. 
D)  It is a collection of computers and computer networks. 
A)  It runs existing programs designed for older equipment. 
B)  It collects, records, processes, reports, and converts data into a usable form. 
C)  It transmits data about a product when scanned. 
D)  It is a collection of computers and computer networks.

Question 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of RFID tags over barcodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  RFID tags cannot be scanned easily. 
B)  RFID tags have a shorter range of readability. 
C)  RFID tags are subject to viruses. 
D)  RFID tags are not affordable. 
A)  RFID tags cannot be scanned easily. 
B)  RFID tags have a shorter range of readability. 
C)  RFID tags are subject to viruses. 
D)  RFID tags are not affordable.

Question 11

_____ transmit(s) data about a product when scanned.

Accepted Answer

A)  RFID tags 
B)  Backward compatible hardware 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Personal data assistants 
A)  RFID tags 
B)  Backward compatible hardware 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Personal data assistants

Question 12

A website's ability to tailor itself to each user is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  branding 
B)  backward compatibility 
C)  forward compatibility 
D)  customization 
A)  branding 
B)  backward compatibility 
C)  forward compatibility 
D)  customization

Question 13

Small businesses are rarely targeted by hackers and other criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ is a collection of computers and computer networks linked together to receive and distribute information around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranet 
B)  Internet 
C)  RFID 
D)  firewall 
A)  Intranet 
B)  Internet 
C)  RFID 
D)  firewall

Question 15

What is the role of information in small business? How can a business take advantage of technology for gathering data for its operations?

Accepted Answer

Information is the most important resour

Question 16

Write a short note on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The Internet is a collection of computer

Question 17

_____ as a source of information about computer hardware, software, and training is more oriented to specific hardware and software, but permits comparison of detailed technical specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulletin board 
B)  Industry association 
C)  Government publication 
D)  Computer company promotional material 
A)  Bulletin board 
B)  Industry association 
C)  Government publication 
D)  Computer company promotional material

Question 18

A management information system (MIS) is designed to download the latest news updates from a variety of sources on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Friends or peers, user groups, and bulletin boards can give more specialized advice and are good sources of answers to technical questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are some owners reluctant to use computer technology?

Accepted Answer

Many middle-aged and older entrepreneurs

After lightweight laptops, further miniaturization has resulted in _____.

Which of the following is an example of software?

An MIS can be designed to take care of immediate feedback.

RFID tags are free of security risks.

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

A _____ is a handheld pocket-sized computer that is often a completely wireless system.

Many small businesses use only the most basic forms of computerization because of the cost involved.

In which of the following areas is computer technology likely to be most useful in small firms?

What is the function of a management information system (MIS)?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of RFID tags over barcodes?

_____ transmit(s) data about a product when scanned.

A website's ability to tailor itself to each user is called _____.

Small businesses are rarely targeted by hackers and other criminals.

The _____ is a collection of computers and computer networks linked together to receive and distribute information around the world.

What is the role of information in small business? How can a business take advantage of technology for gathering data for its operations?

Write a short note on the Internet.

_____ as a source of information about computer hardware, software, and training is more oriented to specific hardware and software, but permits comparison of detailed technical specifications.

A management information system (MIS) is designed to download the latest news updates from a variety of sources on a daily basis.

Friends or peers, user groups, and bulletin boards can give more specialized advice and are good sources of answers to technical questions.

Why are some owners reluctant to use computer technology?

Starting Your Small Business

Family-Owned Businesses

Forms of Ownership of Small Businesses

Maintaining Good Government Relations and Business Ethics

Becoming the Owner of a Small Business

Planning, Organizing, and Managing a Small Business

How to Obtain the Right Financing for Your Business

Developing Marketing Strategies

Promoting and Distributing

How to Obtain and Manage Human Resources and Diversity in Small Companies

How to Maintain Relationships With Your Employees and Their Representatives

Obtaining and Laying Out Operating Facilities

Purchasing, Inventory, and Quality Control

Basic Financial Planning

Budgeting and Controlling Operations and Taxes

Risk Management, Insurance, and Crime Prevention

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Exam 16: Using Computer Technology in Small Businesses

After lightweight laptops, further miniaturization has resulted in _____.

Which of the following is an example of software?

An MIS can be designed to take care of immediate feedback.

RFID tags are free of security risks.

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

A _____ is a handheld pocket-sized computer that is often a completely wireless system.

Many small businesses use only the most basic forms of computerization because of the cost involved.

In which of the following areas is computer technology likely to be most useful in small firms?

What is the function of a management information system (MIS)?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of RFID tags over barcodes?

_____ transmit(s) data about a product when scanned.

A website's ability to tailor itself to each user is called _____.

Small businesses are rarely targeted by hackers and other criminals.

The _____ is a collection of computers and computer networks linked together to receive and distribute information around the world.

What is the role of information in small business? How can a business take advantage of technology for gathering data for its operations?

Write a short note on the Internet.

_____ as a source of information about computer hardware, software, and training is more oriented to specific hardware and software, but permits comparison of detailed technical specifications.

A management information system (MIS) is designed to download the latest news updates from a variety of sources on a daily basis.

Friends or peers, user groups, and bulletin boards can give more specialized advice and are good sources of answers to technical questions.

Why are some owners reluctant to use computer technology?

Starting Your Small Business

Family-Owned Businesses

Forms of Ownership of Small Businesses

Maintaining Good Government Relations and Business Ethics

Becoming the Owner of a Small Business

Planning, Organizing, and Managing a Small Business

How to Obtain the Right Financing for Your Business

Developing Marketing Strategies

Promoting and Distributing

How to Obtain and Manage Human Resources and Diversity in Small Companies

How to Maintain Relationships With Your Employees and Their Representatives

Obtaining and Laying Out Operating Facilities

Purchasing, Inventory, and Quality Control

Basic Financial Planning

Budgeting and Controlling Operations and Taxes

Risk Management, Insurance, and Crime Prevention

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