Question 1

A local area network (LAN)requires ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one computer system with one database 
B)  two computer systems with one database 
C)  one computer system with two databases 
D)  two or more software systems 
A)  one computer system with one database 
B)  two computer systems with one database 
C)  one computer system with two databases 
D)  two or more software systems

Question 2

Home Shopping Club and QVC are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct selling 
B)  video marketing 
C)  electronic shopping 
D)  telemarketing 
A)  direct selling 
B)  video marketing 
C)  electronic shopping 
D)  telemarketing

Question 3

Of all transport modes,using airplanes is the least expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The breakeven point is the quantity of a product that must be sold to maximize profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Products ranging from cell phones to auto parts are created using ________ because it allows faster designs at lower costs compared to manual modeling methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  application software 
B)  operations software 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing software 
D)  computer-aided design software 
A)  application software 
B)  operations software 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing software 
D)  computer-aided design software

Question 6

What is the purpose of point-of-sale displays?

Accepted Answer

POS displays make it easier fo

Question 7

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

Information technology is lead

Question 8

Sales promotions are short-term promotional activities designed to stimulate consumer buying or cooperation from distributors,sales agents,or other members of the trade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Selling price equals seller's costs plus profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement is true regarding firewalls?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are located within individual monitors. 
B)  They keep companies safe from hackers. 
C)  They serve as a "traffic switch," telling a message where to go. 
D)  They do none of the above. 
A)  They are located within individual monitors. 
B)  They keep companies safe from hackers. 
C)  They serve as a "traffic switch," telling a message where to go. 
D)  They do none of the above.

Question 11

Shopping agents (e-agents)help people shop from factory outlet stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Information systems track stock-keeping units (SKUs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Penetration pricing involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  setting an initial low price to establish a new product in the market 
B)  setting a limited number of prices for certain categories of products 
C)  setting an initial high price to cover new product costs and generate a profit 
D)  setting prices solely to make a profit 
A)  setting an initial low price to establish a new product in the market 
B)  setting a limited number of prices for certain categories of products 
C)  setting an initial high price to cover new product costs and generate a profit 
D)  setting prices solely to make a profit

Question 14

The distribution mix is the combination of distribution channels that a firm selects to get a product to end users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Short Case Scenario 13-1
Bill Chung is the recently appointed Vice President of Information Systems for Worldwide Corporation. This is a newly created position. Bill joins the preexisting management team of Vice Presidents for Operations, Finance, and Marketing. Bill is determined to make himself useful and to improve the way Worldwide does business. Very quickly, Bill observes that Worldwide has collected rooms full of data but rarely use it to make decisions. During his first week of work, he comments to the company's president, Cindy Stevens, that the company has plenty of data but very little information. Cindy looks puzzled.
-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 16

Computer-aided design (CAD)programs are used to design and control the equipment needed in the manufacturing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Variable costs change with the quantity of a product produced or sold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social networking media are not appropriate tools for conducting a job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Computers are connected by numerous applications utilizing different communications protocols.Which of these is NOT an Internet protocol?

Accepted Answer

A)  document processing protocol (DPP) 
B)  hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) 
C)  simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) 
D)  post office protocol (POP) 
A)  document processing protocol (DPP) 
B)  hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) 
C)  simple message transfer protocol (SMTP) 
D)  post office protocol (POP)

Question 20

Spyware authors can use stolen information to create their own intellectual property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A local area network (LAN)requires ________.

Home Shopping Club and QVC are examples of ________.

Of all transport modes,using airplanes is the least expensive.

The breakeven point is the quantity of a product that must be sold to maximize profits.

Products ranging from cell phones to auto parts are created using ________ because it allows faster designs at lower costs compared to manual modeling methods.

What is the purpose of point-of-sale displays?

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

Sales promotions are short-term promotional activities designed to stimulate consumer buying or cooperation from distributors,sales agents,or other members of the trade.

Selling price equals seller's costs plus profit.

Which statement is true regarding firewalls?

Shopping agents (e-agents)help people shop from factory outlet stores.

Information systems track stock-keeping units (SKUs).

Penetration pricing involves ________.

The distribution mix is the combination of distribution channels that a firm selects to get a product to end users.

Computer-aided design (CAD)programs are used to design and control the equipment needed in the manufacturing process.

Variable costs change with the quantity of a product produced or sold.

Social networking media are not appropriate tools for conducting a job search.

Computers are connected by numerous applications utilizing different communications protocols.Which of these is NOT an Internet protocol?

Spyware authors can use stolen information to create their own intellectual property.

The U.S.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

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 12: Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

A local area network (LAN)requires ________.

Home Shopping Club and QVC are examples of ________.

Of all transport modes,using airplanes is the least expensive.

The breakeven point is the quantity of a product that must be sold to maximize profits.

Products ranging from cell phones to auto parts are created using ________ because it allows faster designs at lower costs compared to manual modeling methods.

What is the purpose of point-of-sale displays?

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the organizational structure?

Sales promotions are short-term promotional activities designed to stimulate consumer buying or cooperation from distributors,sales agents,or other members of the trade.

Selling price equals seller's costs plus profit.

Which statement is true regarding firewalls?

Shopping agents (e-agents)help people shop from factory outlet stores.

Information systems track stock-keeping units (SKUs).

Penetration pricing involves ________.

The distribution mix is the combination of distribution channels that a firm selects to get a product to end users.

Computer-aided design (CAD)programs are used to design and control the equipment needed in the manufacturing process.

Variable costs change with the quantity of a product produced or sold.

Social networking media are not appropriate tools for conducting a job search.

Computers are connected by numerous applications utilizing different communications protocols.Which of these is NOT an Internet protocol?

Spyware authors can use stolen information to create their own intellectual property.

The U.S.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

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters