Question 1

Which of the following,if true,would BEST support Stevenson's position?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, the more that businesses use information technology, the better they perform. 
B)  Businesses that exclusively sell online have been the fastest-growing. 
C)  The most successful businesses are those that make use of information technology. 
D)  Many more businesses sell their products over the Internet now than in the past. 
E)  Easily packaged imperishable consumer goods are those that are best suited to being sold over the Internet. 
A)  In general, the more that businesses use information technology, the better they perform. 
B)  Businesses that exclusively sell online have been the fastest-growing. 
C)  The most successful businesses are those that make use of information technology. 
D)  Many more businesses sell their products over the Internet now than in the past. 
E)  Easily packaged imperishable consumer goods are those that are best suited to being sold over the Internet.

Question 2

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

Information technology is lead

Question 3

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

Accepted Answer

A)  satellite communication 
B)  global positioning 
C)  personal digital 
D)  wide area 
E)  local area 
A)  satellite communication 
B)  global positioning 
C)  personal digital 
D)  wide area 
E)  local area

Question 4

Give two examples of support items provided by management information systems.

Accepted Answer

Examples can include reports,s

Question 5

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 6

Bill has considered implementing a computer-aided design (CAD)system at Worldwide.How could Worldwide benefit from such a system?

Accepted Answer

A CAD system helps with the de

Question 7

Many hotels allow customers to check out without waiting at the front desk upon leaving.This greatly decreases checkout time and allows the front desk to be used for incoming and existing customers.One new approach is to permit customers to pay for their hotel stay online the night before checkout and then to leave their keys in the room.Which statement,if true,would BEST support this new idea for checking out?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hotel customers have continually been requesting Internet access in their rooms. 
B)  Hotel rooms now come equipped with free Internet access directly to the hotel's website through the television. 
C)  More hotel customers now travel with laptops that have wireless Internet access. 
D)  Most hotel checkout counters have additional services for customers' needs during their stay. 
E)  Customers are willing to pay for Internet access through wireless and DSL connections. 
A)  Hotel customers have continually been requesting Internet access in their rooms. 
B)  Hotel rooms now come equipped with free Internet access directly to the hotel's website through the television. 
C)  More hotel customers now travel with laptops that have wireless Internet access. 
D)  Most hotel checkout counters have additional services for customers' needs during their stay. 
E)  Customers are willing to pay for Internet access through wireless and DSL connections.

Question 8

Phishing or pharming involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual property theft 
B)  firewalls that prevent hacking 
C)  viruses sent from one station to another in a LAN 
D)  deceptive e-mails that imitate popular websites 
E)  trading of company secrets 
A)  intellectual property theft 
B)  firewalls that prevent hacking 
C)  viruses sent from one station to another in a LAN 
D)  deceptive e-mails that imitate popular websites 
E)  trading of company secrets

Question 9

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

Accepted Answer

The Internet and the World Wide Web serv

Question 10

Hardware consists of programs that tell a computer how to function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  its own website 
B)  its own VSAT system 
C)  an extranet 
D)  its own groupware site 
E)  enterprise planning 
A)  its own website 
B)  its own VSAT system 
C)  an extranet 
D)  its own groupware site 
E)  enterprise planning

Question 13

Some employees claim that Interstate's intranet needs to be overhauled.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen this position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interstate is currently lagging behind many of its competitors. 
B)  Interstate uses the latest in real-time marketing information technology. 
C)  Interstate's sales reps mostly work from independent self-run offices. 
D)  Interstate relies heavily on internal electronic media for employee training. 
E)  Interstate's website has not had a major update in some time. 
A)  Interstate is currently lagging behind many of its competitors. 
B)  Interstate uses the latest in real-time marketing information technology. 
C)  Interstate's sales reps mostly work from independent self-run offices. 
D)  Interstate relies heavily on internal electronic media for employee training. 
E)  Interstate's website has not had a major update in some time.

Question 14

Which of the following BEST describes enterprise resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  an information processing application for routine business activities of a company's business units 
B)  an information system for organizing and managing a firm's activities across product lines, departments, and geographic locations 
C)  a system used for transforming data into information for use in decision making 
D)  a computer-based electronic technology that assists in designing products by simulating a real product and displaying it in three-dimensional graphics 
E)  an internal inventory of a company's product lines 
A)  an information processing application for routine business activities of a company's business units 
B)  an information system for organizing and managing a firm's activities across product lines, departments, and geographic locations 
C)  a system used for transforming data into information for use in decision making 
D)  a computer-based electronic technology that assists in designing products by simulating a real product and displaying it in three-dimensional graphics 
E)  an internal inventory of a company's product lines

Question 15

Scofield's claim assumes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses can be spread through various parts of a network. 
B)  Current anti-virus measures are adequate to deal with current threats. 
C)  Consumers are sufficiently aware of the importance of keeping their systems virus-free. 
D)  Businesses are sufficiently aware of the importance of keeping their systems virus-free. 
E)  Identity thieves do not use malware to steal consumers' identities. 
A)  Viruses can be spread through various parts of a network. 
B)  Current anti-virus measures are adequate to deal with current threats. 
C)  Consumers are sufficiently aware of the importance of keeping their systems virus-free. 
D)  Businesses are sufficiently aware of the importance of keeping their systems virus-free. 
E)  Identity thieves do not use malware to steal consumers' identities.

Question 16

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 17

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic communication systems 
B)  electronic conferencing 
C)  group systems 
D)  data communication networks 
E)  data mining 
A)  electronic communication systems 
B)  electronic conferencing 
C)  group systems 
D)  data communication networks 
E)  data mining

Question 18

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

Accepted Answer

IT has attracted abusers that do mischie

Question 19

Sally wants to determine any changes in the plant's performance based on an estimated 20 percent increase in sales.What technology will Sally most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  groupware application 
C)  spyware application 
D)  CAD system 
E)  enterprise resource planning (ERP) 
A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  groupware application 
C)  spyware application 
D)  CAD system 
E)  enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Question 20

A company's security policy can prevent certain data from passing through its firewall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following,if true,would BEST support Stevenson's position?

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

Give two examples of support items provided by management information systems.

What type of users would download spyware?

Bill has considered implementing a computer-aided design (CAD)system at Worldwide.How could Worldwide benefit from such a system?

Phishing or pharming involve which of the following?

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

Hardware consists of programs that tell a computer how to function.

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

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

Some employees claim that Interstate's intranet needs to be overhauled.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen this position?

Which of the following BEST describes enterprise resource planning?

Scofield's claim assumes which of the following?

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

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

Sally wants to determine any changes in the plant's performance based on an estimated 20 percent increase in sales.What technology will Sally most likely use?

A company's security policy can prevent certain data from passing through its firewall.

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

Which of the following,if true,would BEST support Stevenson's position?

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

Give two examples of support items provided by management information systems.

What type of users would download spyware?

Bill has considered implementing a computer-aided design (CAD)system at Worldwide.How could Worldwide benefit from such a system?

Phishing or pharming involve which of the following?

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

Hardware consists of programs that tell a computer how to function.

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

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

Some employees claim that Interstate's intranet needs to be overhauled.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen this position?

Which of the following BEST describes enterprise resource planning?

Scofield's claim assumes which of the following?

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

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Identify the threats and risks information technology poses on businesses.

Sally wants to determine any changes in the plant's performance based on an estimated 20 percent increase in sales.What technology will Sally most likely use?

A company's security policy can prevent certain data from passing through its firewall.

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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