Question 1

Firewalls can be constructed using software, hardware, or a combination of both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses could be completely eliminated if people would quit sharing infected files. 
B)  Wild rumors and sloppy reporting have exaggerated the threat computer viruses pose to typical computer users. Almost all real-world computer viruses turn out to be harmless practical jokes. 
C)  The Internet contains built-in safeguards that prevent programs with viruses from being downloaded. 
D)  Although antivirus software can help identify and eliminate known viruses, the software must be updated frequently to remain effective. 
A)  Viruses could be completely eliminated if people would quit sharing infected files. 
B)  Wild rumors and sloppy reporting have exaggerated the threat computer viruses pose to typical computer users. Almost all real-world computer viruses turn out to be harmless practical jokes. 
C)  The Internet contains built-in safeguards that prevent programs with viruses from being downloaded. 
D)  Although antivirus software can help identify and eliminate known viruses, the software must be updated frequently to remain effective.

Question 3

________ is a form of virtualization in which a company's data and applications are stored offsite.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data warehousing 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Cloud computing 
D)  Mobile softwaring 
A)  Data warehousing 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Cloud computing 
D)  Mobile softwaring

Question 4

Intranets use a different, less sophisticated, type of technology than the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  crossnets. 
B)  alternets. 
C)  outernets. 
D)  extranets. 
A)  crossnets. 
B)  alternets. 
C)  outernets. 
D)  extranets.

Question 6

If a business wanted to gather up-to-the-minute data on its customers, one way to do that would be

Accepted Answer

A)  database management. 
B)  data mining. 
C)  social media. 
D)  physical-world observations. 
A)  database management. 
B)  data mining. 
C)  social media. 
D)  physical-world observations.

Question 7

Some advantages of cloud computing include flexible capacity and easier access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

High-quality information is

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate and reliable. 
B)  normative and open ended. 
C)  simple and easy to use. 
D)  subjective and unique. 
A)  accurate and reliable. 
B)  normative and open ended. 
C)  simple and easy to use. 
D)  subjective and unique.

Question 9

Ransomware only infects individuals' personal computers. Big organizations have too many firewalls in place to allow the virus in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Perfect Price Warehouse is a major discount store chain on the east coast. The company wants to do a better job of finding sales patterns and trends that will help it customize the product offerings for different stores. Data mining is one technique that would help Perfect Price Warehouse achieve this goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the 1970s business technology employees often dealt directly with customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the 1980s business technology began to emphasize the use of technology to change how business was conducted by introducing new methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the 1970s, business technology was known as

Accepted Answer

A)  data processing. 
B)  information processing. 
C)  information technology. 
D)  systems analysis. 
A)  data processing. 
B)  information processing. 
C)  information technology. 
D)  systems analysis.

Question 14

When ransomware software infects a computer, scammers hold data hostage until you pay the hacker to get it back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Data mining would be most helpful to a manager that wants to

Accepted Answer

A)  find the most efficient way to reduce the amount of data collected. 
B)  restrict access to the company's data to a few key analysts. 
C)  store data in a more secure location. 
D)  discover unexpected relationships among the data stored by his or her organization. 
A)  find the most efficient way to reduce the amount of data collected. 
B)  restrict access to the company's data to a few key analysts. 
C)  store data in a more secure location. 
D)  discover unexpected relationships among the data stored by his or her organization.

Question 16

Compared to intranets, one advantage of an extranet is that it protects a company's information from hackers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The advantages of cloud computing are security, possible instability, and data control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Telecommuting is popular with workers, but it is costly for businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A computer ________ is a piece of programming code that is inserted into other programming to cause an unexpected and often-undesirable event for the victim.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  cold 
C)  wasp 
D)  firecracker 
A)  virus 
B)  cold 
C)  wasp 
D)  firecracker

Question 20

Virtual private networks create secure connections over regular Internet lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Using Technology to Manage Information

Firewalls can be constructed using software, hardware, or a combination of both.

Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

________ is a form of virtualization in which a company's data and applications are stored offsite.

Intranets use a different, less sophisticated, type of technology than the Internet.

Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of

If a business wanted to gather up-to-the-minute data on its customers, one way to do that would be

Some advantages of cloud computing include flexible capacity and easier access.

High-quality information is

Ransomware only infects individuals' personal computers. Big organizations have too many firewalls in place to allow the virus in.

During the 1970s business technology employees often dealt directly with customers.

During the 1980s business technology began to emphasize the use of technology to change how business was conducted by introducing new methods.

In the 1970s, business technology was known as

When ransomware software infects a computer, scammers hold data hostage until you pay the hacker to get it back.

Data mining would be most helpful to a manager that wants to

Compared to intranets, one advantage of an extranet is that it protects a company's information from hackers.

The advantages of cloud computing are security, possible instability, and data control.

Telecommuting is popular with workers, but it is costly for businesses.

A computer ________ is a piece of programming code that is inserted into other programming to cause an unexpected and often-undesirable event for the victim.

Virtual private networks create secure connections over regular Internet lines.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Working Within the Legal Environment

Managing Risk

Managing Personal Finances

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