Question 1

What are keyboards, monitors, and printers examples of?

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  hardware 
C)  software 
D)  databases 
E)  servers 
A)  control 
B)  hardware 
C)  software 
D)  databases 
E)  servers B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Internet and the Web serve computers with information and provide communication flows among networks around the world. For many businesses, the Internet is replacing the telephone, fax machine, and standard mail as the primary communications tool. To support internal communications, many companies maintain internal Web sites-intranets- accessible only to employees. Some firms give limited access to outsiders via extranets for coordination with suppliers and customers. VSAT satellite networks provide private long-distance communications for voice, video, and data transmissions. Computer networks enable the sharing of information, hardware, software, and other resources over wired or wireless connections. Software includes programs to meet specific user needs, such as groupware with voice and video connections for remote collaboration.
Explanation:

Question 3

Where is a firewall located?

Accepted Answer

The firewall is located where the Internet and the company's internal network meet.
Explanation:The firewall contains a security policy and a router in order to filter incoming data.

Question 4

At Chaparral Steel, delivery times, sales, profits, and customer service and loyalty have been boosted by a system that gives customers electronic access to the mill's inventories. What is the name of this system?

Accepted Answer

A)  distribution channel 
B)  intranet 
C)  handbook 
D)  extranet 
E)  product availability 
A)  distribution channel 
B)  intranet 
C)  handbook 
D)  extranet 
E)  product availability

Question 5

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 6

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 7

In client-server networks, who 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 8

As Bill proposes increased spending on network technology, Cindy is concerned that Bill is driving the company toward bankruptcy. Bill assures her that this is not the case. How can increased technology improve productivity and performance?

Accepted Answer

Networked information technologies can r

Question 9

What is the name of the application used for searching, sifting, and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information?

Accepted Answer

A)  data warehousing 
B)  data access 
C)  data tapping 
D)  data cleaning 
E)  data mining 
A)  data warehousing 
B)  data access 
C)  data tapping 
D)  data cleaning 
E)  data mining

Question 10

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  intranet 
B)  client-server 
C)  extranet 
D)  hotspot 
E)  anti-virus 
A)  intranet 
B)  client-server 
C)  extranet 
D)  hotspot 
E)  anti-virus

Question 11

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer virus distribution 
B)  spamming 
C)  phishing 
D)  Trojan horse distribution 
E)  piracy 
A)  computer virus distribution 
B)  spamming 
C)  phishing 
D)  Trojan horse distribution 
E)  piracy

Question 12

The most common type of network used in businesses is a client-server network. Explain what might comprise Worldwide's client-server network.

Accepted Answer

The client-server network at Worldwide i

Question 13

Which piece of information would be MOST helpful for executives at Sanmina-Sci, Inc. to determine whether they should close their service and repair facilities during the last week of the year?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees of the facility have more vacation time toward the end of the year. 
B)  The amount of service and repair calls in the facility is at the lowest levels during that week. 
C)  New equipment deliveries are at their lowest prior to that week. 
D)  The amount of work completed by employees prior to that week is the highest in the past year. 
E)  The businesses that need equipment repaired from Sanmina-Sci are closed for holidays during that week. 
A)  The employees of the facility have more vacation time toward the end of the year. 
B)  The amount of service and repair calls in the facility is at the lowest levels during that week. 
C)  New equipment deliveries are at their lowest prior to that week. 
D)  The amount of work completed by employees prior to that week is the highest in the past year. 
E)  The businesses that need equipment repaired from Sanmina-Sci are closed for holidays during that week.

Question 14

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  middle managers 
B)  members of the board of directors 
C)  top-level managers 
D)  knowledge workers 
E)  network administrators 
A)  middle managers 
B)  members of the board of directors 
C)  top-level managers 
D)  knowledge workers 
E)  network administrators

Question 15

What is a decision support system?

Accepted Answer

A decision support system (DSS) is an in

Question 16

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 17

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  VSAT Satellite Communications 
B)  extranets 
C)  intranets 
D)  electronic conferencing 
E)  social networks 
A)  VSAT Satellite Communications 
B)  extranets 
C)  intranets 
D)  electronic conferencing 
E)  social networks

Question 18

A small preschool decided to give its teachers access to a portable laptop during daily naptime. Administrators found over time that teacher productivity actually decreased. Which statement would BEST explain why teacher productivity has decreased in spite of the increased computer time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Too many children were disruptive during naptime hours. 
B)  Teachers added more tasks to get done and could not complete them all during naptime. 
C)  Teachers could not watch the children and work on the computer at the same time. 
D)  The classroom lacked the necessary office equipment needed to be productive. 
E)  Teachers spent most of the naptime surfing Internet Web sites unrelated to their work assignments. 
A)  Too many children were disruptive during naptime hours. 
B)  Teachers added more tasks to get done and could not complete them all during naptime. 
C)  Teachers could not watch the children and work on the computer at the same time. 
D)  The classroom lacked the necessary office equipment needed to be productive. 
E)  Teachers spent most of the naptime surfing Internet Web sites unrelated to their work assignments.

Question 19

Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is a basic communications protocol used to receive e-mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Bill needs to explain the difference between data and information. What are the key points that Bill should make?

Accepted Answer

The term data usually refers to raw fact

What are keyboards, monitors, and printers examples of?

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

Where is a firewall located?

At Chaparral Steel, delivery times, sales, profits, and customer service and loyalty have been boosted by a system that gives customers electronic access to the mill's inventories. What is the name of this system?

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

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

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

As Bill proposes increased spending on network technology, Cindy is concerned that Bill is driving the company toward bankruptcy. Bill assures her that this is not the case. How can increased technology improve productivity and performance?

What is the name of the application used for searching, sifting, and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information?

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

The most common type of network used in businesses is a client-server network. Explain what might comprise Worldwide's client-server network.

Which piece of information would be MOST helpful for executives at Sanmina-Sci, Inc. to determine whether they should close their service and repair facilities during the last week of the year?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

What is a decision support system?

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

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses?

A small preschool decided to give its teachers access to a portable laptop during daily naptime. Administrators found over time that teacher productivity actually decreased. Which statement would BEST explain why teacher productivity has decreased in spite of the increased computer time?

Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is a basic communications protocol used to receive e-mail.

Bill needs to explain the difference between data and information. What are the key points that Bill should make?

The Us Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 13: Information Technology for Business

What are keyboards, monitors, and printers examples of?

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

Where is a firewall located?

At Chaparral Steel, delivery times, sales, profits, and customer service and loyalty have been boosted by a system that gives customers electronic access to the mill's inventories. What is the name of this system?

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

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

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

As Bill proposes increased spending on network technology, Cindy is concerned that Bill is driving the company toward bankruptcy. Bill assures her that this is not the case. How can increased technology improve productivity and performance?

What is the name of the application used for searching, sifting, and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information?

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

The most common type of network used in businesses is a client-server network. Explain what might comprise Worldwide's client-server network.

Which piece of information would be MOST helpful for executives at Sanmina-Sci, Inc. to determine whether they should close their service and repair facilities during the last week of the year?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

What is a decision support system?

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

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses?

A small preschool decided to give its teachers access to a portable laptop during daily naptime. Administrators found over time that teacher productivity actually decreased. Which statement would BEST explain why teacher productivity has decreased in spite of the increased computer time?

Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is a basic communications protocol used to receive e-mail.

Bill needs to explain the difference between data and information. What are the key points that Bill should make?

The Us Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters