Question 1

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind,such as a new invention,that has commercial value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity-based property 
B)  Decision support systems 
C)  Knowledge information systems 
D)  Management information systems 
E)  Intellectual property 
A)  Identity-based property 
B)  Decision support systems 
C)  Knowledge information systems 
D)  Management information systems 
E)  Intellectual property

Question 2

Which of the following supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports,schedules,plans,and budgets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management application systems 
B)  Management operations systems 
C)  Management information systems 
D)  Management expert systems 
E)  Management enterprise systems 
A)  Management application systems 
B)  Management operations systems 
C)  Management information systems 
D)  Management expert systems 
E)  Management enterprise systems

Question 3

Through data mining,a manager can access demographic information on customers,for example,in order to decide which advertising media may be best to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is often a fee to access the hotspot. 
B)  The network is only available for an area of about 30 miles. 
C)  The hotspot must be able to utilize the worldwide interoperability for microwave access system. 
D)  The connection can be interrupted by walls and beams. 
E)  There are limited natural-sounding voice interface capabilities. 
A)  There is often a fee to access the hotspot. 
B)  The network is only available for an area of about 30 miles. 
C)  The hotspot must be able to utilize the worldwide interoperability for microwave access system. 
D)  The connection can be interrupted by walls and beams. 
E)  There are limited natural-sounding voice interface capabilities.

Question 5

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

Accepted Answer

Computers that are linked over long dist

Question 6

IBM's Visualization Data Explorer is an example of groupware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Videoconferencing 
B)  Voice mail 
C)  Data conferencing 
D)  Digital information service 
E)  Text messaging 
A)  Videoconferencing 
B)  Voice mail 
C)  Data conferencing 
D)  Digital information service 
E)  Text messaging

Question 8

What system allows outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranets 
B)  Firewalls 
C)  Extranets 
D)  Directories 
E)  Satellites 
A)  Intranets 
B)  Firewalls 
C)  Extranets 
D)  Directories 
E)  Satellites

Question 9

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic communication systems 
B)  Electronic conferencing 
C)  Group conferencing 
D)  Data communication networks 
E)  Data mining 
A)  Electronic communication systems 
B)  Electronic conferencing 
C)  Group conferencing 
D)  Data communication networks 
E)  Data mining

Question 10

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

Accepted Answer

The Internet and the World Wide Web serv

Question 11

In client-server networks,who or what is the usual client?

Accepted Answer

A)  The computer through which users make requests for information 
B)  The application through which users answer information requests 
C)  The customer who does business online 
D)  The supplier who checks the availability of components 
E)  The network which supports the database and software systems 
A)  The computer through which users make requests for information 
B)  The application through which users answer information requests 
C)  The customer who does business online 
D)  The supplier who checks the availability of components 
E)  The network which supports the database and software systems

Question 12

What is spam?

Accepted Answer

A)  A form of firewall 
B)  Intellectual property 
C)  Junk e-mail 
D)  A form of hacking 
E)  Wireless mooching 
A)  A form of firewall 
B)  Intellectual property 
C)  Junk e-mail 
D)  A form of hacking 
E)  Wireless mooching

Question 13

What type of system allows customers electronic access to a supplier's delivery times,potentially increasing sales,profits,customer service,and loyalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution channel 
B)  Intranet 
C)  Handbook 
D)  Extranet 
E)  Product availability 
A)  Distribution channel 
B)  Intranet 
C)  Handbook 
D)  Extranet 
E)  Product availability

Question 14

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satellite communication 
B)  Global positioning 
C)  Personal digital 
D)  Wide area 
E)  Local area 
A)  Satellite communication 
B)  Global positioning 
C)  Personal digital 
D)  Wide area 
E)  Local area

Question 15

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranet 
B)  Client-server 
C)  Blogs 
D)  Hotspot 
E)  Anti-virus 
A)  Intranet 
B)  Client-server 
C)  Blogs 
D)  Hotspot 
E)  Anti-virus

Question 16

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle managers 
B)  Members of the board of directors 
C)  Top-level managers 
D)  Knowledge workers 
E)  Network administrators 
A)  Middle managers 
B)  Members of the board of directors 
C)  Top-level managers 
D)  Knowledge workers 
E)  Network administrators

Question 17

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

Accepted Answer

Most systems guard against unauthorized

Question 19

What are keyboards,monitors,and printers examples of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controls 
B)  Hardware 
C)  Software 
D)  Databases 
E)  Servers 
A)  Controls 
B)  Hardware 
C)  Software 
D)  Databases 
E)  Servers

Question 20

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its own Web site 
B)  Its own VSAT system 
C)  An extranet 
D)  Its own groupware site 
E)  Enterprise planning 
A)  Its own Web site 
B)  Its own VSAT system 
C)  An extranet 
D)  Its own groupware site 
E)  Enterprise planning

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind,such as a new invention,that has commercial value?

Which of the following supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports,schedules,plans,and budgets?

Through data mining,a manager can access demographic information on customers,for example,in order to decide which advertising media may be best to use.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

IBM's Visualization Data Explorer is an example of groupware.

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

What system allows outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems?

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

In client-server networks,who or what is the usual client?

What is spam?

What type of system allows customers electronic access to a supplier's delivery times,potentially increasing sales,profits,customer service,and loyalty?

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

What are keyboards,monitors,and printers examples of?

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

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

What is the term for something that is produced by the mind,such as a new invention,that has commercial value?

Which of the following supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports,schedules,plans,and budgets?

Through data mining,a manager can access demographic information on customers,for example,in order to decide which advertising media may be best to use.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless local area networks?

Compare wide area networks with local area networks and indicate why a firm would use one over the other.

IBM's Visualization Data Explorer is an example of groupware.

What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document?

What system allows outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems?

What system includes data conferencing and videoconferencing?

Identify the IT resources businesses have at their disposal and how these resources are used.

In client-server networks,who or what is the usual client?

What is spam?

What type of system allows customers electronic access to a supplier's delivery times,potentially increasing sales,profits,customer service,and loyalty?

What type of network links computers and workstations,usually within one building?

What is the most common type of network used in businesses?

Who most often needs information in order to conduct technical projects?

Intellectual property is something produced by a computer that has personal value.

Describe the ways in which businesses protect themselves from the threats and risks information technology poses.

What are keyboards,monitors,and printers examples of?

What does a company need to operate so that it has total control over its communications without dependence on other companies?

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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