Question 1

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Research proves that IT investments increase employee productivity. 
B) Research proves that IT investments reduce employee productivity. 
C) Research proves that IT investments have no effect on employee productivity. 
D) Research is inconclusive about the relationship between IT investments and productivity. 
A) Research proves that IT investments increase employee productivity. 
B) Research proves that IT investments reduce employee productivity. 
C) Research proves that IT investments have no effect on employee productivity. 
D) Research is inconclusive about the relationship between IT investments and productivity. D

Question 2

Marianne is the payroll manager at Johnson Manufacturing. She wants to upgrade the department's accounting systems. To whom should she send her request for an upgrade?

Accepted Answer

A) Director of Human Resources 
B) Vice President of Operations 
C) Director of Management Information Systems 
D) Vice President of Marketing 
A) Director of Human Resources 
B) Vice President of Operations 
C) Director of Management Information Systems 
D) Vice President of Marketing C

Question 3

Terrell urgently needs to take care of some personal business using the Internet, but he is afraid that he might jeopardize his job if he is found using the company network for personal use. Which corporate practice is causing Terrell to most likely feel this concern?

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual property monitoring 
B) technology auditing 
C) electronic monitoring 
D) job tracking 
A) intellectual property monitoring 
B) technology auditing 
C) electronic monitoring 
D) job tracking C

Question 4

Jane has a freelance writing business and wants to stay in touch with her customers as a way of growing her business. Which of the following technologies would BEST allow her to keep her customers aware of her services?

Accepted Answer

A) VoIP 
B) remote conferencing 
C) marketing services 
D) data mining 
A) VoIP 
B) remote conferencing 
C) marketing services 
D) data mining

Question 5

Amber has found it convenient to be able to access her work email and files at home, but recently she has started to feel frustrated because she is working more hours and spending less time with her family. Amber's frustration is MOST likely the result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an increased work effort as a result of increased compensation. 
B) an increased demand on her time from her family. 
C) an increased use of technology tools. 
D) a decreased focus on work at the office. 
A) an increased work effort as a result of increased compensation. 
B) an increased demand on her time from her family. 
C) an increased use of technology tools. 
D) a decreased focus on work at the office.

Question 6

Gina's company wants to connect several of its computers to a print station in a different part of their office. Her company can link the printer with the computers using ________.

Accepted Answer

A) remote conferencing 
B) networking 
C) sonar 
D) VoIP 
A) remote conferencing 
B) networking 
C) sonar 
D) VoIP

Question 7

How is the Internet2 BEST described?

Accepted Answer

A) a way of accessing encrypted information not normally available on mobile devices 
B) a set of different "languages" or protocols that are used to transfer information across the original Internet at varying speeds 
C) a network of networks that allows certain universities and businesses to transfer data at very high speeds 
D) a large network that connects millions of computers internationally 
A) a way of accessing encrypted information not normally available on mobile devices 
B) a set of different "languages" or protocols that are used to transfer information across the original Internet at varying speeds 
C) a network of networks that allows certain universities and businesses to transfer data at very high speeds 
D) a large network that connects millions of computers internationally

Question 8

Not only can business intelligence software report past and current performance levels, but it can also forecast workforce performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following uses of technology would be MOST likely to contribute to a breakdown in workplace communication?

Accepted Answer

A) increase in blogging 
B) increase in email 
C) increase in gaming 
D) increase in simulations 
A) increase in blogging 
B) increase in email 
C) increase in gaming 
D) increase in simulations

Question 10

Knowledge-based workers contribute MOST to their companies through ________.

Accepted Answer

A) patience and adaptability 
B) creativity and originality 
C) experience and dedication 
D) effort and trainability 
A) patience and adaptability 
B) creativity and originality 
C) experience and dedication 
D) effort and trainability

Question 11

George's community has been the proud home of a candymaking business for 100 years. The company employs 230 people and has always offered decent salaries and benefits. Last week, the candy company announced it was relocating its production facilities to Indonesia and would be laying off 70 percent of its workforce. Briefly discuss both the positive and negative aspects of the candy company's actions.

Accepted Answer

For the candy company, the drastic diffe

Question 12

An ice cream franchise wants to know how each of its flavors is selling so that managers can make decisions about which flavors to carry and which ones to discontinue. Which of the following will BEST help the company make its decision?

Accepted Answer

A) an interview of customers 
B) a database management system 
C) a taste test by employees 
D) an online poll 
A) an interview of customers 
B) a database management system 
C) a taste test by employees 
D) an online poll

Question 13

In what ways should globalization and technology change companies' approaches to marketing their products?

Accepted Answer

In the global economy, many companies, b

Question 14

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) telecommuting 
B) portable printers 
C) power consumption monitoring 
D) virtual meeting environments 
A) telecommuting 
B) portable printers 
C) power consumption monitoring 
D) virtual meeting environments

Question 15

Riley and her college friends always talked about starting a business together, but since graduating, they have all relocated to different parts of the country. Which of the following would BEST enable Riley and her friends to build a "virtual" company without living in the same geographic location?

Accepted Answer

A) blogs 
B) Facebook 
C) remote conferencing 
D) Twitter 
A) blogs 
B) Facebook 
C) remote conferencing 
D) Twitter

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an example of how technology can help companies outsource and offshore work?

Accepted Answer

A) Because of time zone differences, offshoring companies can use technology to conduct business almost 24 hours a day. 
B) Employees in different divisions of an international business can use technology to collaborate more effectively. 
C) Technology allows innovative ideas from different regions to be more readily identified and explored. 
D) Technology makes it more efficient and easier for executives to collect and analyze data that can be used in the decision-making process. 
A) Because of time zone differences, offshoring companies can use technology to conduct business almost 24 hours a day. 
B) Employees in different divisions of an international business can use technology to collaborate more effectively. 
C) Technology allows innovative ideas from different regions to be more readily identified and explored. 
D) Technology makes it more efficient and easier for executives to collect and analyze data that can be used in the decision-making process.

Question 17

Which of the following statements BEST support why hackers present risks to a company's security?

Accepted Answer

A) They distract employees from completing their assigned tasks. 
B) They use encryption schemes to access corporate Web sites. 
C) They gain unauthorized entry into a company's computer system. 
D) They steal important papers from workers' desks and offices. 
A) They distract employees from completing their assigned tasks. 
B) They use encryption schemes to access corporate Web sites. 
C) They gain unauthorized entry into a company's computer system. 
D) They steal important papers from workers' desks and offices.

Question 18

How is a business computer like a home computer? In what ways are business computers different from home computers, and why do they differ?

Accepted Answer

A well-designed computer, whether for pe

Question 19

Technology's ability to process and document large amounts of data has better enabled people to understand interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A company's marketing department tends to be more successful if it minimizes its reliance on information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Marianne is the payroll manager at Johnson Manufacturing. She wants to upgrade the department's accounting systems. To whom should she send her request for an upgrade?

Terrell urgently needs to take care of some personal business using the Internet, but he is afraid that he might jeopardize his job if he is found using the company network for personal use. Which corporate practice is causing Terrell to most likely feel this concern?

Jane has a freelance writing business and wants to stay in touch with her customers as a way of growing her business. Which of the following technologies would BEST allow her to keep her customers aware of her services?

Amber has found it convenient to be able to access her work email and files at home, but recently she has started to feel frustrated because she is working more hours and spending less time with her family. Amber's frustration is MOST likely the result of ________.

Gina's company wants to connect several of its computers to a print station in a different part of their office. Her company can link the printer with the computers using ________.

How is the Internet2 BEST described?

Not only can business intelligence software report past and current performance levels, but it can also forecast workforce performance.

Which of the following uses of technology would be MOST likely to contribute to a breakdown in workplace communication?

Knowledge-based workers contribute MOST to their companies through ________.

An ice cream franchise wants to know how each of its flavors is selling so that managers can make decisions about which flavors to carry and which ones to discontinue. Which of the following will BEST help the company make its decision?

In what ways should globalization and technology change companies' approaches to marketing their products?

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT ________.

Riley and her college friends always talked about starting a business together, but since graduating, they have all relocated to different parts of the country. Which of the following would BEST enable Riley and her friends to build a "virtual" company without living in the same geographic location?

Which of the following is NOT an example of how technology can help companies outsource and offshore work?

Which of the following statements BEST support why hackers present risks to a company's security?

How is a business computer like a home computer? In what ways are business computers different from home computers, and why do they differ?

Technology's ability to process and document large amounts of data has better enabled people to understand interpersonal communication.

A company's marketing department tends to be more successful if it minimizes its reliance on information technology.

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Business in a Global Economy

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Functions and Skills of Management

Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Production and Operations Management

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Product Development and Pricing Strategies

Promotion and Distribution

Financing and Tracking Business Operations

Securities and Investments

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Exam 10: Business Technology: Management Information Systems

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Marianne is the payroll manager at Johnson Manufacturing. She wants to upgrade the department's accounting systems. To whom should she send her request for an upgrade?

Terrell urgently needs to take care of some personal business using the Internet, but he is afraid that he might jeopardize his job if he is found using the company network for personal use. Which corporate practice is causing Terrell to most likely feel this concern?

Jane has a freelance writing business and wants to stay in touch with her customers as a way of growing her business. Which of the following technologies would BEST allow her to keep her customers aware of her services?

Amber has found it convenient to be able to access her work email and files at home, but recently she has started to feel frustrated because she is working more hours and spending less time with her family. Amber's frustration is MOST likely the result of ________.

Gina's company wants to connect several of its computers to a print station in a different part of their office. Her company can link the printer with the computers using ________.

How is the Internet2 BEST described?

Not only can business intelligence software report past and current performance levels, but it can also forecast workforce performance.

Which of the following uses of technology would be MOST likely to contribute to a breakdown in workplace communication?

Knowledge-based workers contribute MOST to their companies through ________.

An ice cream franchise wants to know how each of its flavors is selling so that managers can make decisions about which flavors to carry and which ones to discontinue. Which of the following will BEST help the company make its decision?

In what ways should globalization and technology change companies' approaches to marketing their products?

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how technology can help companies outsource and offshore work?

Which of the following statements BEST support why hackers present risks to a company's security?

How is a business computer like a home computer? In what ways are business computers different from home computers, and why do they differ?

Technology's ability to process and document large amounts of data has better enabled people to understand interpersonal communication.

A company's marketing department tends to be more successful if it minimizes its reliance on information technology.

Business in the United States

Economics and Banking

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Global Economy

Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Forms of Business Ownership

Functions and Skills of Management

Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Production and Operations Management

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Product Development and Pricing Strategies

Promotion and Distribution

Financing and Tracking Business Operations

Securities and Investments

Mini E-Commerce

Mini Constructing a Successful Business Plan

Mini Business Communications

Mini Finding Employment

Mini Personal Finance

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