Question 1

The heart of a management information system is the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Raul works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Raul is using a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) expert system 
B) enterprise resource planning system 
C) decision support system 
D) information interface 
A) expert system 
B) enterprise resource planning system 
C) decision support system 
D) information interface A

Question 3

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n)_____ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of "if-then" rules.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet M

Question 4

Which of the following is considered information rather than data?

Accepted Answer

A) projected population growth in a target market 
B) a measure of the effectiveness of a promotional strategy 
C) income distribution in a target market 
D) product sales in various categories 
A) projected population growth in a target market 
B) a measure of the effectiveness of a promotional strategy 
C) income distribution in a target market 
D) product sales in various categories

Question 5

Which of the following is an unreasonable response to potential computer problems? ________.

Accepted Answer

A) using online storage services 
B) limiting computer access to only a handful of senior managers 
C) installing extra hardware in a secure location 
D) routinely backing up software and data 
A) using online storage services 
B) limiting computer access to only a handful of senior managers 
C) installing extra hardware in a secure location 
D) routinely backing up software and data

Question 6

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Information is the result of processed data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

Question 9

A handful of users click on a link that reads "free unlimited PacMan game" to reveal a blank screen.They later find that their whole hardware was also wiped.The page that falsely advertised a free game is an example of a Trojan horse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kat is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact of an increase in her company's sales growth rate.Kat is probably using a ________ program.

Accepted Answer

A) spreadsheet 
B) presentation 
C) word processor 
D) desktop publishing 
A) spreadsheet 
B) presentation 
C) word processor 
D) desktop publishing

Question 11

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

Accepted Answer

A) PDA 
B) tablet PC 
C) minicomputer 
D) netbook 
A) PDA 
B) tablet PC 
C) minicomputer 
D) netbook

Question 12

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Accepted Answer

Hardware consists of all the tangible el

Question 13

Information overload is more of a problem today because of improved technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) Expert 
B) Executive information system 
C) Database 
D) Operating 
A) Expert 
B) Executive information system 
C) Database 
D) Operating

Question 17

On-demand computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mainframe computers have more storage capacity and are faster today than personal computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) information interface 
B) decision support system 
C) enterprise resource planning system 
D) expert system 
A) information interface 
B) decision support system 
C) enterprise resource planning system 
D) expert system

Question 20

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n)_____ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)WiFi
H)intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)database
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

The heart of a management information system is the software.

Raul works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Raul is using a(n)________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of "if-then" rules.

Which of the following is considered information rather than data?

Which of the following is an unreasonable response to potential computer problems? ________.

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Information is the result of processed data.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n)_____.

A handful of users click on a link that reads "free unlimited PacMan game" to reveal a blank screen.They later find that their whole hardware was also wiped.The page that falsely advertised a free game is an example of a Trojan horse.

Kat is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact of an increase in her company's sales growth rate.Kat is probably using a ________ program.

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Information overload is more of a problem today because of improved technology.

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

________ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

On-demand computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Mainframe computers have more storage capacity and are faster today than personal computers.

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n)________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

The heart of a management information system is the software.

Raul works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Raul is using a(n)________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of "if-then" rules.

Which of the following is considered information rather than data?

Which of the following is an unreasonable response to potential computer problems? ________.

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Information is the result of processed data.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n)_____.

A handful of users click on a link that reads "free unlimited PacMan game" to reveal a blank screen.They later find that their whole hardware was also wiped.The page that falsely advertised a free game is an example of a Trojan horse.

Kat is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact of an increase in her company's sales growth rate.Kat is probably using a ________ program.

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

Explain the difference between hardware and software.Give examples of both.

Information overload is more of a problem today because of improved technology.

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

One basic form of disaster prevention is routinely backing up software and data.

________ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

On-demand computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Mainframe computers have more storage capacity and are faster today than personal computers.

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n)________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Small Business and Forms of Business Ownership

Starting Your Own Business

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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