Exam 15: Managing Information and Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

Hardware consists of computer programs that provide instructions to a computer so that it can perform a desired task.

The GUI allows users to enter commands by clicking on icons on the computer screen or by tapping or swiping them on devices with a touch screen.

Compare and contrast intranets and extranets.

What is the advantage of using cloud computing?

Piracy of intellectual property occurs when someone reproduces and distributes copyrighted work without obtaining permission from-or providing compensation to-the owner of the copyrighted material.

According to Microsoft, which of the following is an example of a "strong password"?

Electronic bill presentment and payment is a method in which bills are sent to customers via e-mail. Many banks offer this service.

What do we call computer programs that provide instructions for a computer to execute a desired task?

Which of the following installs itself on a computer without the user's knowledge or permission for the purpose of tracking the user's behaviour?

What is viral marketing? Provide an example.

Which of the following does an operating system provide?

The main purpose of RFID chips is to transmit a serial number that uniquely identifies a person, product, or device.

According to Microsoft's criteria, 4&nrU3r#999888 is a good example of which of the following?

To protect your computer from spyware and viruses remove the hard drive before accessing the Internet.

Margot Reed works for a major manufacturer that is having trouble tracking components and materials as they move through its supply chain. Margot wants to find a technology that will uniquely identify items to simplify the tracking process. She is likely to be interested in considering RFID chips to solve this problem.

The basic difference between computer viruses on the one hand and spyware on the other is that a virus has the ability to spread automatically to other computers.

Which of the following is a network confined to sites on internal Web servers and only available to individuals within an organization?

How can you protect yourself from spyware and viruses?

A network links computer resources using either a wired or wireless connection.

Performing timely backups, updating operating systems regularly, and not opening e-mails or attachments from people you do not know are just a few suggestions to accomplish which of the following?