Question 1

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind, such as a new invention, that has commercial value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity-based property 
B)  Decision support systems 
C)  Knowledge information systems 
D)  Management information systems 
E)  Intellectual property 
A)  Identity-based property 
B)  Decision support systems 
C)  Knowledge information systems 
D)  Management information systems 
E)  Intellectual property

Question 3

An application server, an e-mail server, and a print server are all computers that provide services shared by users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

Accepted Answer

Most systems guard against unauthorized

Question 5

What feature does a firewall provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet access 
B)  Protection from electrical surges 
C)  Connectivity between stations in a LAN 
D)  Privacy protection 
E)  Links to computers in a WAN 
A)  Internet access 
B)  Protection from electrical surges 
C)  Connectivity between stations in a LAN 
D)  Privacy protection 
E)  Links to computers in a WAN

Question 6

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 7

What is the term 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 8

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses by allowing simultaneous communication globally?

Accepted Answer

A)  VSAT satellite communications 
B)  Extranets 
C)  Intranets 
D)  Electronic conferencing 
E)  Client-server networks 
A)  VSAT satellite communications 
B)  Extranets 
C)  Intranets 
D)  Electronic conferencing 
E)  Client-server networks

Question 9

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signals flow freely through physical objects. 
B)  Software tells the computer what resources and applications to use. 
C)  More data can be stored and converted. 
D)  A wireless local area network can be used instead of a wide area network. 
E)  The client-server network can link other resources, such as printers. 
A)  Signals flow freely through physical objects. 
B)  Software tells the computer what resources and applications to use. 
C)  More data can be stored and converted. 
D)  A wireless local area network can be used instead of a wide area network. 
E)  The client-server network can link other resources, such as printers.

Question 10

Which component directs the computer to the correct resources to use and how to use them?

Accepted Answer

A)  An application program 
B)  System software 
C)  An electronic spreadsheet 
D)  A database 
E)  Management information systems 
A)  An application program 
B)  System software 
C)  An electronic spreadsheet 
D)  A database 
E)  Management information systems

Question 11

How does encryption software work?

Accepted Answer

A)  By intercepting and reviewing e-mail before delivering it to the proper address 
B)  By looking for signatures of known viruses and virus-like characters 
C)  By acting as a traffic switch and determining which route the message should take 
D)  By scrambling messages for anyone who does not have the key to decoding 
E)  By blocking suspicious messages where the internal network and the Internet meet 
A)  By intercepting and reviewing e-mail before delivering it to the proper address 
B)  By looking for signatures of known viruses and virus-like characters 
C)  By acting as a traffic switch and determining which route the message should take 
D)  By scrambling messages for anyone who does not have the key to decoding 
E)  By blocking suspicious messages where the internal network and the Internet meet

Question 12

How a piece of data that has been tested for security travels is determined by which tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firewall 
B)  Router 
C)  Access tests 
D)  Encryption system 
E)  Spy sweeper 
A)  Firewall 
B)  Router 
C)  Access tests 
D)  Encryption system 
E)  Spy sweeper

Question 13

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

Accepted Answer

A)  WiMax 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Data warehousing 
E)  Data mining 
A)  WiMax 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Data warehousing 
E)  Data mining

Question 15

How is a Trojan horse different from a worm?

Accepted Answer

A worm travels from computer to computer

Question 16

Which of the following allows companies to produce in large volumes, but customers to purchase based on unique feature options?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through mass production 
B)  Through unit production 
C)  Through process management 
D)  Through mass-customization 
E)  Through anti-virus software 
A)  Through mass production 
B)  Through unit production 
C)  Through process management 
D)  Through mass-customization 
E)  Through anti-virus software

Question 17

What is the name of software and hardware that prevent hackers from accessing a company's internal network?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partition 
B)  Firewall 
C)  Extranet 
D)  Index 
E)  Security 
A)  Partition 
B)  Firewall 
C)  Extranet 
D)  Index 
E)  Security

Question 18

How do networks and technology lead to leaner companies?

Accepted Answer

Networks and technology lead to fewer em

Question 19

Discuss the impacts information technology has had on the business world.

Accepted Answer

The growth of IT has changed the very st

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind, such as a new invention, that has commercial value?

An application server, an e-mail server, and a print server are all computers that provide services shared by users.

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

What feature does a firewall provide?

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

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

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses by allowing simultaneous communication globally?

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Which component directs the computer to the correct resources to use and how to use them?

How does encryption software work?

How a piece of data that has been tested for security travels is determined by which tool?

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

How is a Trojan horse different from a worm?

Which of the following allows companies to produce in large volumes, but customers to purchase based on unique feature options?

What is the name of software and hardware that prevent hackers from accessing a company's internal network?

How do networks and technology lead to leaner companies?

Discuss the impacts information technology has had on the business world.

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

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

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind, such as a new invention, that has commercial value?

An application server, an e-mail server, and a print server are all computers that provide services shared by users.

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

What feature does a firewall provide?

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

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

Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses by allowing simultaneous communication globally?

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Which component directs the computer to the correct resources to use and how to use them?

How does encryption software work?

How a piece of data that has been tested for security travels is determined by which tool?

Electronic conferencing is popular because it reduces travel expenses and saves money.

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

How is a Trojan horse different from a worm?

Which of the following allows companies to produce in large volumes, but customers to purchase based on unique feature options?

What is the name of software and hardware that prevent hackers from accessing a company's internal network?

How do networks and technology lead to leaner companies?

Discuss the impacts information technology has had on the business world.

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

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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