Question 1

When properly implemented, intranets enhance communication and collaboration among:

Accepted Answer

A)  external stakeholders. 
B)  vendors. 
C)  buyers and sellers. 
D)  employees. 
A)  external stakeholders. 
B)  vendors. 
C)  buyers and sellers. 
D)  employees.

Question 2

MergeFirms.com provides a platform for buyers and sellers to engage in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Buyers and sellers get the opportunity to interact with each other and conduct their businesses through it. In this scenario, MergeFirms.com acts as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert system 
B)  e-marketplace 
C)  intranet 
D)  cybermediary 
A)  expert system 
B)  e-marketplace 
C)  intranet 
D)  cybermediary

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of ransomware?

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes the data on a computer hostage by encrypting it. 
B)  It seeks to steal identities by routing Internet traffic to fake websites. 
C)  It tracks a user's browsing habits and sends it to a remote user. 
D)  It differs from other malware in that it cannot be activated by clicking on mail attachments from unknown senders. 
A)  It takes the data on a computer hostage by encrypting it. 
B)  It seeks to steal identities by routing Internet traffic to fake websites. 
C)  It tracks a user's browsing habits and sends it to a remote user. 
D)  It differs from other malware in that it cannot be activated by clicking on mail attachments from unknown senders.

Question 4

People's Pal, a public sector bank, provides a feature on its website that allows its customers to disburse their due payments automatically on a monthly basis. This saves its customers from the hassle of forgetting to pay their dues and having to pay a fine. In this scenario, People's Pal uses:

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic bill presentment and payment. 
B)  a cybermediary. 
C)  intranet. 
D)  decision support systems. 
A)  electronic bill presentment and payment. 
B)  a cybermediary. 
C)  intranet. 
D)  decision support systems.

Question 5

Steven got arrested for stealing nearly two million dollars from a local bank. Using the Internet, he broke into the bank's computer and illegally accessed personal information and account details of the clients. In this scenario, Steven is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hacker 
B)  phisher 
C)  compiler 
D)  networker 
A)  hacker 
B)  phisher 
C)  compiler 
D)  networker

Question 6

Cloud computing is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate the threat of computer viruses and unauthorized access. 
B)  create a need to invest heavily in expensive hardware. 
C)  let companies access large computing resources without the need to invest heavily in IT personnel. 
D)  decrease the processing speed of computers. 
A)  eliminate the threat of computer viruses and unauthorized access. 
B)  create a need to invest heavily in expensive hardware. 
C)  let companies access large computing resources without the need to invest heavily in IT personnel. 
D)  decrease the processing speed of computers.

Question 7

Samaira downloads a lot of files from various websites that leads to the installment of a malicious program on her laptop without her knowledge. The malicious program gets attached to every file she uses and gets transferred to other systems and files. It erases many files from her computer as well. In this scenario, Samaira's laptop most likely has a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  spyware 
C)  virus 
D)  worm 
A)  firewall 
B)  spyware 
C)  virus 
D)  worm

Question 8

In business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, customers usually do little or no research before making a purchase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of the characteristics of good information, when information is relevant, it means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it can be analyzed independently. 
B)  it is secure from hackers and competitors. 
C)  it helps users grasp its meaning. 
D)  it focuses on issues that are important to decision makers. 
A)  it can be analyzed independently. 
B)  it is secure from hackers and competitors. 
C)  it helps users grasp its meaning. 
D)  it focuses on issues that are important to decision makers.

Question 10

Ronald is an avid reader of detective novels. He visits a few websites to look for the latest novels of his favorite author. The next day he finds multiple ads in his inbox suggesting thriller novels from various authors. In this scenario, the malicious software used to track down Ronald's online behavior is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a worm 
B)  spyware 
C)  a bastion host 
D)  attack tree software 
A)  a worm 
B)  spyware 
C)  a bastion host 
D)  attack tree software

Question 11

In business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual final consumers are the customers 
B)  the size of a typical individual transaction is very large 
C)  customers do careful multiple research and compare vendors before purchasing a product 
D)  buyers and sellers often develop a close working relationship 
A)  individual final consumers are the customers 
B)  the size of a typical individual transaction is very large 
C)  customers do careful multiple research and compare vendors before purchasing a product 
D)  buyers and sellers often develop a close working relationship

Question 12

Demi loves playing online games. She surfs through many websites to find new, interesting games. One day she finds that her mailbox is filled with emails suggesting websites for online games and ads promoting a few online offers. In this scenario, a(n) _____ tracks Demi's computer behavior to send her targeted mails and ads.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  spyware 
C)  bastion host 
D)  attack tree 
A)  firewall 
B)  spyware 
C)  bastion host 
D)  attack tree

Question 13

Jamie visits an unverified website while surfing the Internet. This results in the download of a malicious software that is independent and starts spreading on its own without being attached to other files. Jamie's computer stops functioning properly. In this scenario, Jamie must have downloaded _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses 
B)  worms 
C)  firewalls 
D)  cybermediaries 
A)  viruses 
B)  worms 
C)  firewalls 
D)  cybermediaries

Question 14

Cognizance, an online news portal, needs to update its website frequently. To achieve this, the IT department of Cognizance develops a system that gives its managers access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information quickly and efficiently. In this scenario, Cognizance has developed _____ to assist its managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decision support system 
B)  a computer-aided design 
C)  an expert system 
D)  Hypertext Markup Language 
A)  a decision support system 
B)  a computer-aided design 
C)  an expert system 
D)  Hypertext Markup Language

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of password management software, such as 1Password?

Accepted Answer

A)  It works on limited web browsers. 
B)  It requires users to manually enter personal information when filling forms. 
C)  It synchronizes encrypted data across devices. 
D)  Users need to generate strong passwords that contain only special characters. 
A)  It works on limited web browsers. 
B)  It requires users to manually enter personal information when filling forms. 
C)  It synchronizes encrypted data across devices. 
D)  Users need to generate strong passwords that contain only special characters.

Question 16

A disadvantage of an expert system is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  invariably needs a human to fix the problem according to the solution the system offers. 
B)  provides no option for user feedback. 
C)  can be time-consuming and expensive. 
D)  can sometimes deviate from the decision rules originally programmed into the system. 
A)  invariably needs a human to fix the problem according to the solution the system offers. 
B)  provides no option for user feedback. 
C)  can be time-consuming and expensive. 
D)  can sometimes deviate from the decision rules originally programmed into the system.

Question 17

Cloud resources are not confined to a specific platform or operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss four advantages that businesses using e-marketplaces enjoy.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. E-marketplaces provid

Question 19

The presence of a small closed lock icon near the bottom of your web browser indicates that the site that you are using for your business uses _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a secure socket layer protocol 
B)  Wireshark 
C)  an open source packet analyzer 
D)  Internet2 
A)  a secure socket layer protocol 
B)  Wireshark 
C)  an open source packet analyzer 
D)  Internet2

Question 20

The practice of using text messaging to entice cell phone users to visit a scammer's fake website asking them to provide personal or financial information is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  SMiShing 
B)  TEXTarming 
C)  PharSmSing 
D)  typosquatting 
A)  SMiShing 
B)  TEXTarming 
C)  PharSmSing 
D)  typosquatting

When properly implemented, intranets enhance communication and collaboration among:

MergeFirms.com provides a platform for buyers and sellers to engage in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Buyers and sellers get the opportunity to interact with each other and conduct their businesses through it. In this scenario, MergeFirms.com acts as a(n) _____.

Which of the following statements is true of ransomware?

People's Pal, a public sector bank, provides a feature on its website that allows its customers to disburse their due payments automatically on a monthly basis. This saves its customers from the hassle of forgetting to pay their dues and having to pay a fine. In this scenario, People's Pal uses:

Steven got arrested for stealing nearly two million dollars from a local bank. Using the Internet, he broke into the bank's computer and illegally accessed personal information and account details of the clients. In this scenario, Steven is a _____.

Cloud computing is most likely to:

In business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, customers usually do little or no research before making a purchase.

In the context of the characteristics of good information, when information is relevant, it means that:

In business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, _____.

Which of the following statements is true of password management software, such as 1Password?

A disadvantage of an expert system is that it:

Cloud resources are not confined to a specific platform or operating system.

Discuss four advantages that businesses using e-marketplaces enjoy.

The presence of a small closed lock icon near the bottom of your web browser indicates that the site that you are using for your business uses _____.

The practice of using text messaging to entice cell phone users to visit a scammer's fake website asking them to provide personal or financial information is referred to as _____.

Business Now: Change Is the Only Constant

Economics: The Framework of Business

The World Marketplace: Business Without Borders

Business Ethics Social Responsibility: Doing Well by Doing Good

Business Communication: Creating Delivering Messages That Matter

Business Formation: Choosing the Form That Fits

Small Business Entrepreneurship: Economic Rocket Fuel

Accounting: Decision Making by the Numbers

Finance: Acquiring Using Funds to Maximize Value

Securities Markets: Trading Financial Resources

Marketing: Building Profitable Customer Connections

Product and Promotion: Creating and Communicating Value

Distribution and Pricing: Right Product, Right Person, Right Place, Right Price

Management, Motivation, and Leadership: Bringing Business to Life

Human Resource Management: Building a Top Quality Workforce

Operations Management: Putting It All Together

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Exam 16: Managing Information Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

When properly implemented, intranets enhance communication and collaboration among:

MergeFirms.com provides a platform for buyers and sellers to engage in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Buyers and sellers get the opportunity to interact with each other and conduct their businesses through it. In this scenario, MergeFirms.com acts as a(n) _____.

Which of the following statements is true of ransomware?

People's Pal, a public sector bank, provides a feature on its website that allows its customers to disburse their due payments automatically on a monthly basis. This saves its customers from the hassle of forgetting to pay their dues and having to pay a fine. In this scenario, People's Pal uses:

Steven got arrested for stealing nearly two million dollars from a local bank. Using the Internet, he broke into the bank's computer and illegally accessed personal information and account details of the clients. In this scenario, Steven is a _____.

Cloud computing is most likely to:

In business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, customers usually do little or no research before making a purchase.

In the context of the characteristics of good information, when information is relevant, it means that:

In business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, _____.

Which of the following statements is true of password management software, such as 1Password?

A disadvantage of an expert system is that it:

Cloud resources are not confined to a specific platform or operating system.

Discuss four advantages that businesses using e-marketplaces enjoy.

The presence of a small closed lock icon near the bottom of your web browser indicates that the site that you are using for your business uses _____.

The practice of using text messaging to entice cell phone users to visit a scammer's fake website asking them to provide personal or financial information is referred to as _____.

Business Now: Change Is the Only Constant

Economics: The Framework of Business

The World Marketplace: Business Without Borders

Business Ethics Social Responsibility: Doing Well by Doing Good

Business Communication: Creating Delivering Messages That Matter

Business Formation: Choosing the Form That Fits

Small Business Entrepreneurship: Economic Rocket Fuel

Accounting: Decision Making by the Numbers

Finance: Acquiring Using Funds to Maximize Value

Securities Markets: Trading Financial Resources

Marketing: Building Profitable Customer Connections

Product and Promotion: Creating and Communicating Value

Distribution and Pricing: Right Product, Right Person, Right Place, Right Price

Management, Motivation, and Leadership: Bringing Business to Life

Human Resource Management: Building a Top Quality Workforce

Operations Management: Putting It All Together

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