Question 1

In the context of wireless local networks,there are only a select number of hot spots in public locations today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

On-site data backup involves storing software and data in a separate physical location or online on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Beverly works as a software engineer at Teloxel Ltd. ,a medium-sized company.While evaluating her company's information systems infrastructure,she finds that the current systems do not have the ability to process the company's growing information and data infrastructure.Beverly plans to suggest the use of powerful servers that will store applications,software,and databases for all employees to access via the web using either a laptop or a smart phone.Which of the following is Beverly most likely to suggest?

Accepted Answer

A) on-demand computing 
B) distributed computing 
C) grid computing 
D) cloud computing 
A) on-demand computing 
B) distributed computing 
C) grid computing 
D) cloud computing D

Question 4

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) IBM 
B) the U.S.Census Bureau 
C) the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
D) Microsoft 
A) IBM 
B) the U.S.Census Bureau 
C) the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
D) Microsoft

Question 5

Unlike viruses,worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Information is the result of processed data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Brian works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Brian is using a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) expert system 
B) enterprise resource planning system 
C) decision support system 
D) information interface 
A) expert system 
B) enterprise resource planning system 
C) decision support system 
D) information interface

Question 8

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) Knowledge management 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)digital workforce
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet
S)information system
T)disruptive innovations
U)unicorns 
A) CIO 
B) Knowledge management 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)digital workforce
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet
S)information system
T)disruptive innovations
U)unicorns

Question 9

Explain the difference between a virus and a Trojan horse.

Accepted Answer

A virus is a program that secretly attac

Question 10

Which of the following is true of an effective chief information officer (CIO)?

Accepted Answer

A) Not all large companies relying on information systems need a CIO. 
B) He or she is closely connected to the company's overall business strategies and marketing efforts. 
C) The CIO of today is focused on installation and design of software. 
D) He or she is an independent asset of a company and does not report to anyone. 
A) Not all large companies relying on information systems need a CIO. 
B) He or she is closely connected to the company's overall business strategies and marketing efforts. 
C) The CIO of today is focused on installation and design of software. 
D) He or she is an independent asset of a company and does not report to anyone.

Question 11

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the responsibilities of a computer systems analyst.

Accepted Answer

Computer systems analysts consult with m

Question 15

In addition to making and receiving calls and text messages,smart phones allow users to surf the Internet,receive and send e-mail,check their schedules,and open and edit documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Broxton,an information technology manager at Baron Inc. ,needs intranet in the new building that the company has purchased.Instead of spending money on wired network,Broxton decides that he will use a wireless intranet service.He needs intranet around 300-feet radius.Broxton can provide wireless intranet using _____ in the building.

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) Wi-Fi 
C) Wi-Max 
D) VoiP 
A) botnet 
B) Wi-Fi 
C) Wi-Max 
D) VoiP

Question 17

Discuss how smart phones have become the most important innovation in the technological revolution impacting businesses today.

Accepted Answer

Businesses both large and small have fel

Question 18

Discuss using examples how technology is changing businesses today.

Accepted Answer

Today,every business is a technology bus

Question 19

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Wikipedia and other online sources replacing traditional print encyclopedias are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) Knowledge management 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)digital workforce
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet
S)information system
T)disruptive innovations
U)unicorns 
A) CIO 
B) Knowledge management 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)digital workforce
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet
S)information system
T)disruptive innovations
U)unicorns

Question 20

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year,and she lost numerous company documents.After relocating,Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________,in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

Accepted Answer

A) enterprise resource planning 
B) firewall 
C) encryption 
D) disaster recovery planning 
A) enterprise resource planning 
B) firewall 
C) encryption 
D) disaster recovery planning

In the context of wireless local networks,there are only a select number of hot spots in public locations today.

On-site data backup involves storing software and data in a separate physical location or online on the Internet.

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

Unlike viruses,worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

Information is the result of processed data.

Brian works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Brian is using a(n)________.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

Explain the difference between a virus and a Trojan horse.

Which of the following is true of an effective chief information officer (CIO)?

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

Discuss the responsibilities of a computer systems analyst.

In addition to making and receiving calls and text messages,smart phones allow users to surf the Internet,receive and send e-mail,check their schedules,and open and edit documents.

Discuss how smart phones have become the most important innovation in the technological revolution impacting businesses today.

Discuss using examples how technology is changing businesses today.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Wikipedia and other online sources replacing traditional print encyclopedias are examples of _____.

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year,and she lost numerous company documents.After relocating,Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________,in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

In the context of wireless local networks,there are only a select number of hot spots in public locations today.

On-site data backup involves storing software and data in a separate physical location or online on the Internet.

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

Unlike viruses,worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

Information is the result of processed data.

Brian works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Brian is using a(n)________.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

Explain the difference between a virus and a Trojan horse.

Which of the following is true of an effective chief information officer (CIO)?

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

Discuss the responsibilities of a computer systems analyst.

In addition to making and receiving calls and text messages,smart phones allow users to surf the Internet,receive and send e-mail,check their schedules,and open and edit documents.

Discuss how smart phones have become the most important innovation in the technological revolution impacting businesses today.

Discuss using examples how technology is changing businesses today.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Wikipedia and other online sources replacing traditional print encyclopedias are examples of _____.

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year,and she lost numerous company documents.After relocating,Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________,in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Todays Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management,leadership,and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Trends in E-Commerce

Filters