Question 1

"Hotspots" in places such as coffee shops and airports access wireless Internet connections using

Accepted Answer

A)  wide area networks. 
B)  simple storage service (S3). 
C)  public cloud computing. 
D)  wireless local area networks. 
E)  client-server networks. 
A)  wide area networks. 
B)  simple storage service (S3). 
C)  public cloud computing. 
D)  wireless local area networks. 
E)  client-server networks.

Question 2

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer virus distribution 
B)  Spamming 
C)  Phishing 
D)  Trojan horse distribution 
E)  Piracy 
A)  Computer virus distribution 
B)  Spamming 
C)  Phishing 
D)  Trojan horse distribution 
E)  Piracy

Question 3

Why do firms want to prevent hackers from stealing intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crooks may create unauthorized duplications. 
B)  Rights are no longer protected. 
C)  Ownership becomes unclear. 
D)  Commercial value is lost. 
E)  The intellectual property can no longer be trademarked. 
A)  Crooks may create unauthorized duplications. 
B)  Rights are no longer protected. 
C)  Ownership becomes unclear. 
D)  Commercial value is lost. 
E)  The intellectual property can no longer be trademarked.

Question 4

What is the difference between data and information?

Accepted Answer

The term data refers to raw fa

Question 5

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signals flow freely through physical objects. 
B)  Software tells the computer what resources and applications to use. 
C)  More data can be stored and converted. 
D)  A wireless local area network can be used instead of a wide area network. 
E)  The client-server network can link other resources, such as printers. 
A)  Signals flow freely through physical objects. 
B)  Software tells the computer what resources and applications to use. 
C)  More data can be stored and converted. 
D)  A wireless local area network can be used instead of a wide area network. 
E)  The client-server network can link other resources, such as printers.

Question 6

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Accepted Answer

Electronic conferencing eliminates the n

Question 7

What is the process of sending an e-mail that appears to have come from a trusted source,but is really spam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharming 
B)  Hacking 
C)  Sweeping 
D)  Spoofing 
E)  Phishing 
A)  Pharming 
B)  Hacking 
C)  Sweeping 
D)  Spoofing 
E)  Phishing

Question 8

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

What do manufacturers use to design and control equipment used in the creation of products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Information linkages 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Decision support systems 
E)  Knowledge software 
A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Information linkages 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Decision support systems 
E)  Knowledge software

Question 11

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

Accepted Answer

A)  WiMax 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Data warehousing 
E)  Data mining 
A)  WiMax 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Data warehousing 
E)  Data mining

Question 12

What is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via telephone,e-mail,or video?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hotspots 
B)  Intranet 
C)  A management information system 
D)  Electronic conferencing 
E)  Hypertext 
A)  Hotspots 
B)  Intranet 
C)  A management information system 
D)  Electronic conferencing 
E)  Hypertext

Question 13

What is another name for a falsified Web page?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phishing 
B)  Spoofing 
C)  Mooching 
D)  Pharming 
E)  Worming 
A)  Phishing 
B)  Spoofing 
C)  Mooching 
D)  Pharming 
E)  Worming

Question 14

Which of the following is a cybercriminal who gains unauthorized access to a computer or network?

Accepted Answer

A)  Worm 
B)  Hacker 
C)  Spy 
D)  Spammer 
E)  Trojan horse 
A)  Worm 
B)  Hacker 
C)  Spy 
D)  Spammer 
E)  Trojan horse

Question 15

In addition to wasting users' time,spam consumes a network's bandwidth,thereby reducing the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time for useful purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Trojan horses are malicious programs that replicate themselves like viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an ethical issue when it comes to Internet privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not allowing employees to use work computers for personal reasons 
B)  Using data mining on work equipment, including cell phones 
C)  Using cyber-insurance to recoup some of the losses incurred by hackers 
D)  Using encryption software to scramble messages 
E)  Asking a job seeker for their Facebook username and password 
A)  Not allowing employees to use work computers for personal reasons 
B)  Using data mining on work equipment, including cell phones 
C)  Using cyber-insurance to recoup some of the losses incurred by hackers 
D)  Using encryption software to scramble messages 
E)  Asking a job seeker for their Facebook username and password

Question 19

What type of users would download spyware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users seeking to prevent viruses from attacking 
B)  Users who are unaware that their computer activities will be monitored 
C)  Users who wish to prevent spam from entering their computer 
D)  Users who want easy access to their coworkers' files 
E)  Users who are keen to share documents 
A)  Users seeking to prevent viruses from attacking 
B)  Users who are unaware that their computer activities will be monitored 
C)  Users who wish to prevent spam from entering their computer 
D)  Users who want easy access to their coworkers' files 
E)  Users who are keen to share documents

Question 20

Differentiate between data conferencing and videoconferencing.

Accepted Answer

Data conferencing allows people in remot

"Hotspots" in places such as coffee shops and airports access wireless Internet connections using

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

Why do firms want to prevent hackers from stealing intellectual property?

What is the difference between data and information?

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

What is the process of sending an e-mail that appears to have come from a trusted source,but is really spam?

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

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

What do manufacturers use to design and control equipment used in the creation of products?

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

What is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via telephone,e-mail,or video?

What is another name for a falsified Web page?

Which of the following is a cybercriminal who gains unauthorized access to a computer or network?

In addition to wasting users' time,spam consumes a network's bandwidth,thereby reducing the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time for useful purposes.

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

Trojan horses are malicious programs that replicate themselves like viruses.

Which of the following is an ethical issue when it comes to Internet privacy?

What type of users would download spyware?

Differentiate between data conferencing and videoconferencing.

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

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

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 14: Information Technology Itfor Business

"Hotspots" in places such as coffee shops and airports access wireless Internet connections using

Which cybercriminal activity refers to the act of luring Internet users to bogus Web sites?

Why do firms want to prevent hackers from stealing intellectual property?

What is the difference between data and information?

What advantage does a super Wi-Fi network offer over other wireless technologies?

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

What is the process of sending an e-mail that appears to have come from a trusted source,but is really spam?

The application of electronic technologies for searching,sifting,and reorganizing pools of data to uncover useful information is called data warehousing.

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

What do manufacturers use to design and control equipment used in the creation of products?

What is used to provide privacy protection on a wireless wide area network?

What is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via telephone,e-mail,or video?

What is another name for a falsified Web page?

Which of the following is a cybercriminal who gains unauthorized access to a computer or network?

In addition to wasting users' time,spam consumes a network's bandwidth,thereby reducing the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time for useful purposes.

An information system may be a set of several information systems that share information.

Trojan horses are malicious programs that replicate themselves like viruses.

Which of the following is an ethical issue when it comes to Internet privacy?

What type of users would download spyware?

Differentiate between data conferencing and videoconferencing.

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

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

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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