Question 1

Describe the ways that organizations try to protect their IT systems.

Accepted Answer

Organizations protect their IT systems b

Question 2

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)is used to design manufacturing facilities,while computer-aided design assists in designing the products that are produced in the manufacturing facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bank customers can now access 24-hour information systems and monitor their accounts without employee assistance.This is an example of how information technologies have

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced the capacity for customization. 
B)  increased collaboration. 
C)  created leaner,more efficient operations. 
D)  provided new business opportunities. 
E)  created greater independence of company and workplace. 
A)  reduced the capacity for customization. 
B)  increased collaboration. 
C)  created leaner,more efficient operations. 
D)  provided new business opportunities. 
E)  created greater independence of company and workplace.

Question 4

Expert systems attempt to imitate the thought processes of human experts in a given field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The four different groups that have information needs are

Accepted Answer

A)  top,middle,and lower management,as well as knowledge workers. 
B)  top,middle,and lower level management,as well as customers. 
C)  government regulators,industry associations,knowledge workers,and customers. 
D)  marketing,production,finance,and HRM personnel. 
E)  customers,functional managers,government regulators,and knowledge workers. 
A)  top,middle,and lower management,as well as knowledge workers. 
B)  top,middle,and lower level management,as well as customers. 
C)  government regulators,industry associations,knowledge workers,and customers. 
D)  marketing,production,finance,and HRM personnel. 
E)  customers,functional managers,government regulators,and knowledge workers.

Question 6

What is a decision support system?

Accepted Answer

A decision support system is a

Question 7

What are the building blocks of IT?

Accepted Answer

The building blocks of IT are the intern

Question 8

Identity thieves are generally caught by authorities,but the penalties they receive are not very severe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are hackers a problem,and how do organizations protect against them?

Accepted Answer

- hackers invade the privacy of computer

Question 10

Computer-aided design (CAD)is an example of an information system for knowledge workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

IS knowledge workers include

Accepted Answer

A)  data processors. 
B)  word processors. 
C)  administrative assistants. 
D)  systems analysts and designers. 
E)  data workers. 
A)  data processors. 
B)  word processors. 
C)  administrative assistants. 
D)  systems analysts and designers. 
E)  data workers.

Question 12

Software piracy refers to the stealing of computer accessories like keyboards and monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed the very structure of business organizations.All of the following are examples of changes except

Accepted Answer

A)  increased collaboration. 
B)  greater independence of company and workplace. 
C)  less flexible operations. 
D)  leaner organizations. 
E)  improved management processes. 
A)  increased collaboration. 
B)  greater independence of company and workplace. 
C)  less flexible operations. 
D)  leaner organizations. 
E)  improved management processes.

Question 14

America Online customers received an email notifying them of a billing problem with their AOL accounts.The email displayed AOL logos and legitimate-looking links,but it was a fake.This was an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  encryption. 
B)  Trojan horse. 
C)  spamming. 
D)  phishing. 
E)  spyware. 
A)  encryption. 
B)  Trojan horse. 
C)  spamming. 
D)  phishing. 
E)  spyware.

Question 15

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is an input?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finished document 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Accounting data 
D)  Income statements and balance sheets 
E)  Break-even analysis program 
A)  Finished document 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Accounting data 
D)  Income statements and balance sheets 
E)  Break-even analysis program

Question 16

A(n)________ is software and hardware that prevent outsiders from accessing a company's internal network.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  extranet 
C)  partition 
D)  index 
E)  directory 
A)  firewall 
B)  extranet 
C)  partition 
D)  index 
E)  directory

Question 17

When Equifax Canada's security system was breached and outsiders gained access to personal information on hundreds of Canadians,this was an example of computer hacking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mel says that developments in information technology have had a huge impact in communication and in access to data.Marla agrees that information is important,but thinks that how it is used is even more important,and she cites the dramatic developments in online selling as an example.What is Marla assuming?

Accepted Answer

A)  People do not like shopping at traditional bricks-and-mortar retail outlets. 
B)  Businesses seem reluctant to adopt the latest information technology. 
C)  The main thing consumers use the internet for is to buy goods. 
D)  Businesses have been the greatest beneficiaries of the information technology revolution. 
E)  Products can be sold more efficiently online than in traditional bricks-and-mortar retail stores. 
A)  People do not like shopping at traditional bricks-and-mortar retail outlets. 
B)  Businesses seem reluctant to adopt the latest information technology. 
C)  The main thing consumers use the internet for is to buy goods. 
D)  Businesses have been the greatest beneficiaries of the information technology revolution. 
E)  Products can be sold more efficiently online than in traditional bricks-and-mortar retail stores.

Question 19

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Accepted Answer

Teleconferencing eliminates th

Question 20

Ball Corp.has a new flexible production process that generates customized products in high volumes at low costs.The company is using

Accepted Answer

A)  mass customization. 
B)  mass production. 
C)  production management. 
D)  process management. 
E)  unit production. 
A)  mass customization. 
B)  mass production. 
C)  production management. 
D)  process management. 
E)  unit production.

Describe the ways that organizations try to protect their IT systems.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)is used to design manufacturing facilities,while computer-aided design assists in designing the products that are produced in the manufacturing facility.

Bank customers can now access 24-hour information systems and monitor their accounts without employee assistance.This is an example of how information technologies have

Expert systems attempt to imitate the thought processes of human experts in a given field.

The four different groups that have information needs are

What is a decision support system?

What are the building blocks of IT?

Identity thieves are generally caught by authorities,but the penalties they receive are not very severe.

Why are hackers a problem,and how do organizations protect against them?

Computer-aided design (CAD)is an example of an information system for knowledge workers.

IS knowledge workers include

Software piracy refers to the stealing of computer accessories like keyboards and monitors.

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed the very structure of business organizations.All of the following are examples of changes except

America Online customers received an email notifying them of a billing problem with their AOL accounts.The email displayed AOL logos and legitimate-looking links,but it was a fake.This was an example of

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is an input?

A(n)________ is software and hardware that prevent outsiders from accessing a company's internal network.

When Equifax Canada's security system was breached and outsiders gained access to personal information on hundreds of Canadians,this was an example of computer hacking.

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Ball Corp.has a new flexible production process that generates customized products in high volumes at low costs.The company is using

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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Exam 13: Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

Describe the ways that organizations try to protect their IT systems.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)is used to design manufacturing facilities,while computer-aided design assists in designing the products that are produced in the manufacturing facility.

Bank customers can now access 24-hour information systems and monitor their accounts without employee assistance.This is an example of how information technologies have

Expert systems attempt to imitate the thought processes of human experts in a given field.

The four different groups that have information needs are

What is a decision support system?

What are the building blocks of IT?

Identity thieves are generally caught by authorities,but the penalties they receive are not very severe.

Why are hackers a problem,and how do organizations protect against them?

Computer-aided design (CAD)is an example of an information system for knowledge workers.

IS knowledge workers include

Software piracy refers to the stealing of computer accessories like keyboards and monitors.

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed the very structure of business organizations.All of the following are examples of changes except

America Online customers received an email notifying them of a billing problem with their AOL accounts.The email displayed AOL logos and legitimate-looking links,but it was a fake.This was an example of

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is an input?

A(n)________ is software and hardware that prevent outsiders from accessing a company's internal network.

When Equifax Canada's security system was breached and outsiders gained access to personal information on hundreds of Canadians,this was an example of computer hacking.

Why is electronic conferencing a desirable alternative for business?

Ball Corp.has a new flexible production process that generates customized products in high volumes at low costs.The company is using

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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