Question 1

For information to be valuable for making business decisions, it must be current and accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Overhead consists of business costs not directly related to a product or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A giant network of computers and smaller networks that spans the globe is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the Internet 
B)  an extranet 
C)  an intranet 
D)  a wide area network 
A)  the Internet 
B)  an extranet 
C)  an intranet 
D)  a wide area network

Question 4

An input device

Accepted Answer

A)  is hardware that allows the computer to accept data for processing 
B)  can be a keyboard or a mouse 
C)  cannot be a touch screen or digital pen 
D)  both A and B 
A)  is hardware that allows the computer to accept data for processing 
B)  can be a keyboard or a mouse 
C)  cannot be a touch screen or digital pen 
D)  both A and B

Question 5

Obstacles to managing information

Accepted Answer

A)  include uncoordinated procedures and files 
B)  do not include duplication of information 
C)  include limited access to information 
D)  both A and C 
A)  include uncoordinated procedures and files 
B)  do not include duplication of information 
C)  include limited access to information 
D)  both A and C

Question 6

A wiki is a web-based journal in which the writer expresses opinions and shares information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Security for computer systems involves protecting against loss of data and loss of service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When customers buy a product online, the website typically

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates whether an item is in stock 
B)  shows when the item will be shipped 
C)  provides order tracking 
D)  all the above 
A)  indicates whether an item is in stock 
B)  shows when the item will be shipped 
C)  provides order tracking 
D)  all the above

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: A program that allows the user to link data from two or more tables to create reports
The physical parts of a computer or related equipment
An online public forum for articles and messages related to a certain topic
Information in electronic documents that is organized with links to information at other locations
Software and equipment used to prevent unauthorized access to computers and networks
Person who supervises company accounting and financial reporting activities
An information network like an intranet but partially available to some outside users
A program that gives instructions to a computer
A website to which anyone can add, edit, or delete content
A public location that offers network access through a wireless connection
A web-based journal
Business costs not directly related to a product or service

Accepted Answer

The Answer of firewall and discussion group and software and is...

Question 10

The statistics that describe a population, such as age or income level are called

Accepted Answer

A)  information processing 
B)  demographic channels 
C)  demographic data 
D)  relational database 
A)  information processing 
B)  demographic channels 
C)  demographic data 
D)  relational database

Question 11

The use of wireless devices to connect to a network and then to the Internet is decreasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Internal networks designed for users within a company are called

Accepted Answer

A)  extranets 
B)  intranets 
C)  Internet 
D)  firewalls 
A)  extranets 
B)  intranets 
C)  Internet 
D)  firewalls

Question 13

Electronic imaging of documents increases paper files and needed storage space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A network used to link computers that are within several hundred feet of one another is

Accepted Answer

A)  a local area network 
B)  a wide area network 
C)  a metropolitan area network 
D)  always a wired network 
A)  a local area network 
B)  a wide area network 
C)  a metropolitan area network 
D)  always a wired network

Question 15

Because customer data is encrypted, privacy of customer data is not an area of concern related to e-commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Programs that provide navigation and search tools to help users find topics and locations on the World Wide Web are

Accepted Answer

A)  FTP programs 
B)  discussion groups 
C)  blogs 
D)  web browsers 
A)  FTP programs 
B)  discussion groups 
C)  blogs 
D)  web browsers

Question 17

Storage devices for computer data

Accepted Answer

A)  do not include optical disks 
B)  include USB flash drives and magnetic tapes 
C)  have unlimited capacity 
D)  both A and B 
A)  do not include optical disks 
B)  include USB flash drives and magnetic tapes 
C)  have unlimited capacity 
D)  both A and B

Question 18

Activities typically involved in information processing include

Accepted Answer

A)  input and processing 
B)  output and distribution 
C)  storage 
D)  all the above 
A)  input and processing 
B)  output and distribution 
C)  storage 
D)  all the above

Question 19

FTP (file transfer protocol) is a powerful tool that allows a copy of the file you request from a remote computer to be copied to your computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For information to be valuable for making business decisions, it must be current and accurate.

Overhead consists of business costs not directly related to a product or service.

A giant network of computers and smaller networks that spans the globe is called

An input device

Obstacles to managing information

A wiki is a web-based journal in which the writer expresses opinions and shares information.

Security for computer systems involves protecting against loss of data and loss of service.

When customers buy a product online, the website typically

The statistics that describe a population, such as age or income level are called

The use of wireless devices to connect to a network and then to the Internet is decreasing.

Internal networks designed for users within a company are called

Electronic imaging of documents increases paper files and needed storage space.

A network used to link computers that are within several hundred feet of one another is

Because customer data is encrypted, privacy of customer data is not an area of concern related to e-commerce.

Programs that provide navigation and search tools to help users find topics and locations on the World Wide Web are

Storage devices for computer data

Activities typically involved in information processing include

FTP (file transfer protocol) is a powerful tool that allows a copy of the file you request from a remote computer to be copied to your computer.

The Office Environment

Office Competencies

Communicating in Written Form

Communicating Orally

Telephone Communications

Banking and Payroll

Financial Reports and Procedures

Time and Workstation Management

Meetings and Travel

Records Management

Processing Mail

Planning and Advancing Your Career

Ongoing Processional Development

Compilation of Business and Office Management

Filters

Exam 3: Managing Information to Enhance Productivity

For information to be valuable for making business decisions, it must be current and accurate.

Overhead consists of business costs not directly related to a product or service.

A giant network of computers and smaller networks that spans the globe is called

An input device

Obstacles to managing information

A wiki is a web-based journal in which the writer expresses opinions and shares information.

Security for computer systems involves protecting against loss of data and loss of service.

When customers buy a product online, the website typically

The statistics that describe a population, such as age or income level are called

The use of wireless devices to connect to a network and then to the Internet is decreasing.

Internal networks designed for users within a company are called

Electronic imaging of documents increases paper files and needed storage space.

A network used to link computers that are within several hundred feet of one another is

Because customer data is encrypted, privacy of customer data is not an area of concern related to e-commerce.

Programs that provide navigation and search tools to help users find topics and locations on the World Wide Web are

Storage devices for computer data

Activities typically involved in information processing include

FTP (file transfer protocol) is a powerful tool that allows a copy of the file you request from a remote computer to be copied to your computer.

The Office Environment

Office Competencies

Communicating in Written Form

Communicating Orally

Telephone Communications

Banking and Payroll

Financial Reports and Procedures

Time and Workstation Management

Meetings and Travel

Records Management

Processing Mail

Planning and Advancing Your Career

Ongoing Processional Development

Compilation of Business and Office Management

Filters