Question 1

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

Accepted Answer

A)  videoconferencing 
B)  voice mail 
C)  dataconferencing 
D)  digital information service 
E)  text messaging 
A)  videoconferencing 
B)  voice mail 
C)  dataconferencing 
D)  digital information service 
E)  text messaging

Question 2

A CAD system could help a sales manager learn what sales levels will likely result from various levels of advertising expenditures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bill has to explain the difference between worms and Trojan horses.What should he say?

Accepted Answer

Worms are a type of virus that travels f

Question 4

What is a particularly sinister quality of spyware?

Accepted Answer

A)  It replicates itself, using up valuable computer memory. 
B)  It often disguises itself as helpful software. 
C)  It consumes bandwidth by flooding user inboxes with junk e-mail. 
D)  It often leads to wireless mooching. 
E)  It is completely legal. 
A)  It replicates itself, using up valuable computer memory. 
B)  It often disguises itself as helpful software. 
C)  It consumes bandwidth by flooding user inboxes with junk e-mail. 
D)  It often leads to wireless mooching. 
E)  It is completely legal.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the role of information systems,the different types of information systems,and how businesses use such systems.

Accepted Answer

An information system enables users to c

Question 8

What is a management information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a system that supports managers by providing daily reports, schedules, plans, and budgets that can be used for making decisions 
B)  an easy-access application of an information system designed for instant access by upper-level managers 
C)  an information processing application for use in business activities involving well-defined processing steps 
D)  an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to support the decision-making process 
E)  a repository of information resources related to the collection of data 
A)  a system that supports managers by providing daily reports, schedules, plans, and budgets that can be used for making decisions 
B)  an easy-access application of an information system designed for instant access by upper-level managers 
C)  an information processing application for use in business activities involving well-defined processing steps 
D)  an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to support the decision-making process 
E)  a repository of information resources related to the collection of data

Question 9

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the purpose of a knowledge information system?

Accepted Answer

A knowledge information system supports

Question 11

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

Question 12

Which of the following questions is MOST relevant to Retepson's decisions with respect to the viability of its business model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does Retepson currently have high market share or low market share in the industries in which it competes? 
B)  Has Retepson been profitable throughout its history? 
C)  Would the profit margins of any new businesses be higher or lower than current profit margins? 
D)  To what extent will college students be likely to choose books to get information about colleges? 
E)  Are people who bought Retepson books in the past likely to buy new editions of those books after they leave college? 
A)  Does Retepson currently have high market share or low market share in the industries in which it competes? 
B)  Has Retepson been profitable throughout its history? 
C)  Would the profit margins of any new businesses be higher or lower than current profit margins? 
D)  To what extent will college students be likely to choose books to get information about colleges? 
E)  Are people who bought Retepson books in the past likely to buy new editions of those books after they leave college?

Question 13

In order for a virus to spread from computer to computer,what must it always attach itself to first?

Accepted Answer

A)  all available computer memory 
B)  a worm 
C)  a router 
D)  a piece of hardware 
E)  a program 
A)  all available computer memory 
B)  a worm 
C)  a router 
D)  a piece of hardware 
E)  a program

Question 14

What feature does a firewall provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet access 
B)  protection from electrical surges 
C)  connectivity between stations in a LAN 
D)  privacy protection 
E)  links to computers in a WAN 
A)  Internet access 
B)  protection from electrical surges 
C)  connectivity between stations in a LAN 
D)  privacy protection 
E)  links to computers in a WAN

Question 15

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes an extranet?

Accepted Answer

A)  a software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's 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 websites 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)  a delivery system linked to production schedules 
A)  a software and hardware system that prevents outsiders from accessing a company's 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 websites 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)  a delivery system linked to production schedules

Question 17

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 websites 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 websites 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 18

A supermarket is considering automated checkouts that would allow customers to scan the prices of their foods while shopping.Scanners would be placed around the store in different locations.Which statement,if true,would BEST support the claim that this idea would work better than a floating checkout idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are good locations in the meat, dairy, and bakery aisles to support scanners. 
B)  Scanners would be operated by customers during peak times. 
C)  Portable scanners require yearly training for staff and customers. 
D)  Handheld scanner technology doesn't require extra resources to operate and is virtually self-managed. 
E)  The scanners are not portable and hence cannot be broken by customers. 
A)  There are good locations in the meat, dairy, and bakery aisles to support scanners. 
B)  Scanners would be operated by customers during peak times. 
C)  Portable scanners require yearly training for staff and customers. 
D)  Handheld scanner technology doesn't require extra resources to operate and is virtually self-managed. 
E)  The scanners are not portable and hence cannot be broken by customers.

Question 19

Which of the following is the point at issue between Frisell and Scofield?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether malicious online activities continue to pose a major threat to computer users 
B)  whether most computer users are sufficiently conscious of the online threats that are present 
C)  whether identity theft or viruses are the bigger online threat 
D)  whether businesses are significantly affected by online fraud 
E)  whether consumers are significantly affected by online fraud 
A)  whether malicious online activities continue to pose a major threat to computer users 
B)  whether most computer users are sufficiently conscious of the online threats that are present 
C)  whether identity theft or viruses are the bigger online threat 
D)  whether businesses are significantly affected by online fraud 
E)  whether consumers are significantly affected by online fraud

Question 20

What is a decision support system?

Accepted Answer

A decision support system (DSS)is an int

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

A CAD system could help a sales manager learn what sales levels will likely result from various levels of advertising expenditures.

Bill has to explain the difference between worms and Trojan horses.What should he say?

What is a particularly sinister quality of spyware?

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

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Describe the role of information systems,the different types of information systems,and how businesses use such systems.

What is a management information system?

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

What is the purpose of a knowledge information system?

Which of the following BEST describes a decision support system?

Which of the following questions is MOST relevant to Retepson's decisions with respect to the viability of its business model?

In order for a virus to spread from computer to computer,what must it always attach itself to first?

What feature does a firewall provide?

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

Which of the following BEST describes an extranet?

Which of the following BEST describes a firewall?

Which of the following is the point at issue between Frisell and Scofield?

What is 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 for Producing Goods and Services

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

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

A CAD system could help a sales manager learn what sales levels will likely result from various levels of advertising expenditures.

Bill has to explain the difference between worms and Trojan horses.What should he say?

What is a particularly sinister quality of spyware?

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

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Describe the role of information systems,the different types of information systems,and how businesses use such systems.

What is a management information system?

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

What is the purpose of a knowledge information system?

Which of the following BEST describes a decision support system?

Which of the following questions is MOST relevant to Retepson's decisions with respect to the viability of its business model?

In order for a virus to spread from computer to computer,what must it always attach itself to first?

What feature does a firewall provide?

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

Which of the following BEST describes an extranet?

Which of the following BEST describes a firewall?

Which of the following is the point at issue between Frisell and Scofield?

What is 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 for Producing Goods and Services

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

Filters