Question 1

Internet2 runs more than 22,000 times faster than today's public infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When Cy first came to work for Qwikbilt,the application of business technology was called:

Accepted Answer

A) data processing. 
B) knowledge technology. 
C) information systems. 
D) backroom computing. 
A) data processing. 
B) knowledge technology. 
C) information systems. 
D) backroom computing.

Question 3

Compared to the Internet,a major advantage of Internet2 is that it:

Accepted Answer

A) can be accessed even by people without computers;all that is needed is a simple,inexpensive receiver,a television set,and a standard telephone line. 
B) is owned and operated by the United Nations,and is accessible to people in every nation. 
C) can move information much faster than the Internet and has the capacity to handle heavy-duty applications. 
D) allows firms to set up their own protocols for transferring and processing information. 
A) can be accessed even by people without computers;all that is needed is a simple,inexpensive receiver,a television set,and a standard telephone line. 
B) is owned and operated by the United Nations,and is accessible to people in every nation. 
C) can move information much faster than the Internet and has the capacity to handle heavy-duty applications. 
D) allows firms to set up their own protocols for transferring and processing information.

Question 4

Information technology brings work to people instead of requiring people to go to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although Tucker Lentz has used a computer for several years,he has never worried about computer viruses.However,a computer-savvy friend recently told him that a new wave of viruses had been reported.Tucker is wondering whether he should pay more attention to this threat,and if so,what he can do to protect his computer.Which of the following represents the best advice for Tucker?

Accepted Answer

A) Trying to prevent viruses is likely to be more costly and troublesome than just dealing with the virus if your computer becomes infected.Moreover,the chance of actually getting a virus is very small,and even if you get one,most viruses do very little real damage.Thus the best course of action is to simply continue to ignore the problem. 
B) Although viruses are potentially harmful,there is no effective way to prevent their spread.The best approach is to back up important files on a regular basis and reformat the hard drive any time a virus appears. 
C) The Internet has automatic safeguards that prevent viruses from being transmitted when files are downloaded.Thus,the best way to avoid harmful viruses is to use the Internet to send any files he wants to share rather than swapping easily infected diskettes. 
D) There is no absolutely foolproof way to avoid viruses,but one reasonably effective safeguard is to install antivirus software and use it to scan diskettes and downloaded files,making sure that the software is updated on a regular basis to remain effective. 
A) Trying to prevent viruses is likely to be more costly and troublesome than just dealing with the virus if your computer becomes infected.Moreover,the chance of actually getting a virus is very small,and even if you get one,most viruses do very little real damage.Thus the best course of action is to simply continue to ignore the problem. 
B) Although viruses are potentially harmful,there is no effective way to prevent their spread.The best approach is to back up important files on a regular basis and reformat the hard drive any time a virus appears. 
C) The Internet has automatic safeguards that prevent viruses from being transmitted when files are downloaded.Thus,the best way to avoid harmful viruses is to use the Internet to send any files he wants to share rather than swapping easily infected diskettes. 
D) There is no absolutely foolproof way to avoid viruses,but one reasonably effective safeguard is to install antivirus software and use it to scan diskettes and downloaded files,making sure that the software is updated on a regular basis to remain effective.

Question 6

__________ includes computers,printers,tablets,and smart phones.

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware 
B) Software 
C) Flexware 
D) Infomedia 
A) Hardware 
B) Software 
C) Flexware 
D) Infomedia

Question 7

The software or hardware barrier that a business uses to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to their intranet is known as a tripware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The main purpose of an intranet is to allow a company to keep in close contact with its customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would be classified as hardware?

Accepted Answer

A) PDAs 
B) shareware 
C) PIMs 
D) database program 
A) PDAs 
B) shareware 
C) PIMs 
D) database program

Question 10

Subjectivity is one of the four characteristics of useful information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the key difference between an intranet and an extranet? Why might a firm use a virtual private network instead of an extranet?

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a company-wide network,cl

Question 12

Today the role of the chief information officer is to help the business use technology to communicate better with others while offering better service and lower costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mick Connors works for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Board.One of the major challenges Mick is likely to face is to get CIOs at major corporations to provide the type of information he needs to help his board achieve its mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of telecommuting?

Accepted Answer

A) Workers are not included in the office loop. 
B) People who work at home have less trouble letting go of work and relaxing when the workday is over. 
C) Telecommuting increases travel time and costs. 
D) Firms may be able to retain workers who would otherwise leave or retire by allowing them to work at home. 
A) Workers are not included in the office loop. 
B) People who work at home have less trouble letting go of work and relaxing when the workday is over. 
C) Telecommuting increases travel time and costs. 
D) Firms may be able to retain workers who would otherwise leave or retire by allowing them to work at home.

Question 15

The HR department at Backstreet Books,Inc. ,wants to reduce the cost of benefits it offers its employees.A department specialist suggested that the company consider _____________ its HR system.By sorting and analyzing the demographics and lifestyle characteristics of its employees,Backstreet Books hopes to determine which benefits are most important,and possibly which can be eliminated.Marketers utilize the same technology to keep pace with sales trends.

Accepted Answer

A) pre-programming 
B) post-programming 
C) data mining 
D) data storing 
A) pre-programming 
B) post-programming 
C) data mining 
D) data storing

Question 16

Kent Uchi is the CIO for a major corporation.Kent's job will require him to have an extensive knowledge of the hardware and software his company uses,but he will seldom be concerned about the methods and procedures used by specific departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Bluprintz,a company that publishes home design software for personal computers,wants to set up a temporary link with another firm with which it wants to collaborate and share data on a short-term basis.Bluprintz wants to keep the cost of setting up this connection reasonable,but is concerned about hackers and wants to make sure its link is secure.The best way for Bluprintz to achieve its goal is to set up an extranet with dedicated lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As wi-fi technology becomes more widespread:

Accepted Answer

A) thin-client networks will become a thing of the past. 
B) mobile workers will have greater access to the Internet and their e-mail. 
C) computers will become more reliable as they become more self-aware. 
D) computer viruses will be less likely to infect computers. 
A) thin-client networks will become a thing of the past. 
B) mobile workers will have greater access to the Internet and their e-mail. 
C) computers will become more reliable as they become more self-aware. 
D) computer viruses will be less likely to infect computers.

Question 19

A __________ stores data on a single subject over a specific period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) spreadsheet file 
B) data warehouse 
C) data capsule 
D) data packet 
A) spreadsheet file 
B) data warehouse 
C) data capsule 
D) data packet

Question 20

____________ are raw,unanalyzed,and unorganized facts and figures.

Accepted Answer

A) Statistics 
B) Ratios 
C) Data 
D) Criteria 
A) Statistics 
B) Ratios 
C) Data 
D) Criteria

Exam 22: Using Technology to Manage Information

Internet2 runs more than 22,000 times faster than today's public infrastructure.

When Cy first came to work for Qwikbilt,the application of business technology was called:

Compared to the Internet,a major advantage of Internet2 is that it:

Information technology brings work to people instead of requiring people to go to work.

__________ includes computers,printers,tablets,and smart phones.

The software or hardware barrier that a business uses to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to their intranet is known as a tripware.

The main purpose of an intranet is to allow a company to keep in close contact with its customers.

Which of the following would be classified as hardware?

Subjectivity is one of the four characteristics of useful information.

What is the key difference between an intranet and an extranet? Why might a firm use a virtual private network instead of an extranet?

Today the role of the chief information officer is to help the business use technology to communicate better with others while offering better service and lower costs.

Mick Connors works for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Board.One of the major challenges Mick is likely to face is to get CIOs at major corporations to provide the type of information he needs to help his board achieve its mission.

Which of the following is an advantage of telecommuting?

Kent Uchi is the CIO for a major corporation.Kent's job will require him to have an extensive knowledge of the hardware and software his company uses,but he will seldom be concerned about the methods and procedures used by specific departments.

As wi-fi technology becomes more widespread:

A __________ stores data on a single subject over a specific period of time.

____________ are raw,unanalyzed,and unorganized facts and figures.

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