Question 1

What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves from computer crimes?

Accepted Answer

Businesses can protect themselves from c

Question 2

Kyle is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market.He is using his computer to create charts or graphs that he will then show as slides.Which of the following software programs is Kyle most likely using to create his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Word 
B)  Microsoft Excel 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft PowerPoint 
A)  Microsoft Word 
B)  Microsoft Excel 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft PowerPoint

Question 3

More than two-thirds of North American households own at least one personal computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How are computers classified?

Accepted Answer

There are four main classifications of c

Question 6

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  midrange system 
B)  mainframe computer 
C)  hand-held device 
D)  personal computer 
A)  midrange system 
B)  mainframe computer 
C)  hand-held device 
D)  personal computer

Question 7

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Accepted Answer

Hardware consists of all the tangible el

Question 8

Sales of notebook computers are now exceeding sales of desktop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the differences among a virus,a worm,and a Trojan horse.

Accepted Answer

A virus is a program that secretly attac

Question 11

The purpose of a(n)________ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

Question 12

________ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

Question 13

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer virus 
B)  purge program 
C)  inoculation program 
D)  immunity deficiency program 
A)  computer virus 
B)  purge program 
C)  inoculation program 
D)  immunity deficiency program

Question 15

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A program that performs specific tasks that the user wants to carry out is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  the operating system 
C)  a management information system 
D)  application software 
A)  software 
B)  the operating system 
C)  a management information system 
D)  application software

Question 19

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As viruses become more complex,the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves from computer crimes?

Kyle is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market.He is using his computer to create charts or graphs that he will then show as slides.Which of the following software programs is Kyle most likely using to create his presentation?

More than two-thirds of North American households own at least one personal computer.

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

How are computers classified?

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ________.

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Sales of notebook computers are now exceeding sales of desktop computers.

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Explain the differences among a virus,a worm,and a Trojan horse.

The purpose of a(n)________ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.

________ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

A program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n)________.

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

A program that performs specific tasks that the user wants to carry out is called ________.

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

As viruses become more complex,the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary 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 Labour 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

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves from computer crimes?

Kyle is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market.He is using his computer to create charts or graphs that he will then show as slides.Which of the following software programs is Kyle most likely using to create his presentation?

More than two-thirds of North American households own at least one personal computer.

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

How are computers classified?

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ________.

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Sales of notebook computers are now exceeding sales of desktop computers.

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Explain the differences among a virus,a worm,and a Trojan horse.

The purpose of a(n)________ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.

________ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

A program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n)________.

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

A program that performs specific tasks that the user wants to carry out is called ________.

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

As viruses become more complex,the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary 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 Labour 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

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