Question 1

Bandwidth is the term used to describe the rate at which data flows through the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The use of antivirus software completely eliminates the risk of downloading infected files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

High-quality information is

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate and reliable. 
B)  normative and open ended. 
C)  simple and easy to use. 
D)  subjective and unique. 
A)  accurate and reliable. 
B)  normative and open ended. 
C)  simple and easy to use. 
D)  subjective and unique.

Question 4

Enterprise portals are simply web pages with links to company-specific products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Samantha's assistant just handed her a report that summarizes and organizes many raw facts and figures into a few key measures that will help her judge whether her department is meeting its key objectives. The summary measures included in the report are information, while the raw facts and figures used to compute these measures are data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

RFID devices collect biological data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the 1970s, business technology was known as

Accepted Answer

A)  data processing. 
B)  information processing. 
C)  information technology. 
D)  systems analysis. 
A)  data processing. 
B)  information processing. 
C)  information technology. 
D)  systems analysis.

Question 8

When ransomware holds your data hostage, what is most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hackers will demand you pay them to get your files back. 
B)  Hackers permanently delete specific files. 
C)  Hackers publicly share your personal information on social media. 
D)  Hackers wipe your computer clean and leave it useless. 
A)  Hackers will demand you pay them to get your files back. 
B)  Hackers permanently delete specific files. 
C)  Hackers publicly share your personal information on social media. 
D)  Hackers wipe your computer clean and leave it useless.

Question 9

In order for information to be useful to managers, it must satisfy only two criteria: it must be timely, and it must be easy to manipulate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the most revolutionary impacts computer technology has had on business has been to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow employees of organizations to do much of their work at home and on the road. 
B)  increase the number of layers of management. 
C)  replace human creativity with artificial creativity. 
D)  make it easier for businesses to keep proprietary information safe and secure. 
A)  allow employees of organizations to do much of their work at home and on the road. 
B)  increase the number of layers of management. 
C)  replace human creativity with artificial creativity. 
D)  make it easier for businesses to keep proprietary information safe and secure.

Question 11

________ refers to a variety of software applications that analyze an organization's raw data and obtain useful insights from it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Information processing 
B)  Data processing 
C)  Artificial intelligence 
D)  Business intelligence 
A)  Information processing 
B)  Data processing 
C)  Artificial intelligence 
D)  Business intelligence

Question 12

Jeff's bank recently contacted him to tell him someone illegally accessed the bank's computer system and gained access to information about customer account numbers and PIN numbers. The bank is recommending Jeff and other customers change their account numbers and access numbers for security reasons. The bank and Jeff are victims of a

Accepted Answer

A)  net crasher. 
B)  software pirate. 
C)  slammer. 
D)  hacker. 
A)  net crasher. 
B)  software pirate. 
C)  slammer. 
D)  hacker.

Question 13

Edwin, a sales manager, just finished reading some sales statistics comparing his company's performance to that of competitors. The statistics summarize a mass of raw figures into a few meaningful measures that Edwin will use to determine whether he needs to change his sales strategy. The statistics in the printout are

Accepted Answer

A)  information, while the raw figures used to compute the statistics are data. 
B)  data, while the raw figures used to compute the statistics are information. 
C)  less useful to Edwin than the raw figures would have been, since summarizing the figures necessarily reduces their accuracy. 
D)  an example of how managers have a tendency to oversimplify by reducing complex issues into a few simple numbers. 
A)  information, while the raw figures used to compute the statistics are data. 
B)  data, while the raw figures used to compute the statistics are information. 
C)  less useful to Edwin than the raw figures would have been, since summarizing the figures necessarily reduces their accuracy. 
D)  an example of how managers have a tendency to oversimplify by reducing complex issues into a few simple numbers.

Question 14

Most e-mail messages are automatically encrypted to protect them from being intercepted and read by hackers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

The three types of cloud computing are

Accepted Answer

A)  public, private, and personal clouds. 
B)  application, analytic, and informative clouds. 
C)  power, private, and virtual clouds. 
D)  public, private, and hybrid clouds. 
A)  public, private, and personal clouds. 
B)  application, analytic, and informative clouds. 
C)  power, private, and virtual clouds. 
D)  public, private, and hybrid clouds.

Question 17

It is illegal for companies to scan e-mails written by their employees at work unless the employees have given permission in advance or the firm has received approval from a federal judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Though the types of technology used by businesses have changed over the last several decades, the role of business technology has remained remarkably constant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Widebeam is the term used to refer to technologies that give users continuous access to the Internet and greatly increase the speed at which data flows to and from their Internet connection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A basic truth in management is that you can never have too much information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Appendix: Using Technology to Manage Information

Bandwidth is the term used to describe the rate at which data flows through the Internet.

The use of antivirus software completely eliminates the risk of downloading infected files.

High-quality information is

Enterprise portals are simply web pages with links to company-specific products and services.

RFID devices collect biological data.

In the 1970s, business technology was known as

When ransomware holds your data hostage, what is most likely to happen?

In order for information to be useful to managers, it must satisfy only two criteria: it must be timely, and it must be easy to manipulate.

One of the most revolutionary impacts computer technology has had on business has been to

________ refers to a variety of software applications that analyze an organization's raw data and obtain useful insights from it.

Most e-mail messages are automatically encrypted to protect them from being intercepted and read by hackers.

Which of the following is an advantage of telecommuting?

The three types of cloud computing are

It is illegal for companies to scan e-mails written by their employees at work unless the employees have given permission in advance or the firm has received approval from a federal judge.

Though the types of technology used by businesses have changed over the last several decades, the role of business technology has remained remarkably constant.

Widebeam is the term used to refer to technologies that give users continuous access to the Internet and greatly increase the speed at which data flows to and from their Internet connection.

A basic truth in management is that you can never have too much information.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Appendix: Working Within the Legal Environment

Appendix: Managing Risk

Appendix: Managing Personal Finances

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