Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Text and format commands 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Accounting data 
D)  General ledger program 
E)  Break-even analysis program 
A)  Text and format commands 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Accounting data 
D)  General ledger program 
E)  Break-even analysis program

Question 2

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following statements would Darrell MOST likely agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encryption software is really the only way to protect consumers' identities. 
B)  Viruses do not pose a major problem to online security. 
C)  People have more choices in online shopping now than they used to. 
D)  Consumers should regularly check their credit reports and transactions in order to detect identity theft. 
E)  Identity theft has always been a problem for consumers. 
A)  Encryption software is really the only way to protect consumers' identities. 
B)  Viruses do not pose a major problem to online security. 
C)  People have more choices in online shopping now than they used to. 
D)  Consumers should regularly check their credit reports and transactions in order to detect identity theft. 
E)  Identity theft has always been a problem for consumers.

Question 3

Generally speaking,local area networks are superior to wide area networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the most common forms of computer intrusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chat-lines 
B)  Firewalls 
C)  Theft 
D)  Vaccines 
E)  Privacy invasion 
A)  Chat-lines 
B)  Firewalls 
C)  Theft 
D)  Vaccines 
E)  Privacy invasion

Question 5

Middle managers are the largest MIS user group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is software important to a computer's functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for spreadsheet operations. 
B)  It shows information on the screen of a video display terminal. 
C)  It is the printed copy of the computer's output. 
D)  It is the primary storage unit for the computer. 
E)  It contains the instructions that tell the computer what to do. 
A)  It allows for spreadsheet operations. 
B)  It shows information on the screen of a video display terminal. 
C)  It is the printed copy of the computer's output. 
D)  It is the primary storage unit for the computer. 
E)  It contains the instructions that tell the computer what to do.

Question 7

A special form of artificial intelligence is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an expert system. 
B)  applications software. 
C)  computer diagnostics. 
D)  an ASCII system. 
E)  a bridge system. 
A)  an expert system. 
B)  applications software. 
C)  computer diagnostics. 
D)  an ASCII system. 
E)  a bridge system.

Question 8

Canadians spend more time on the internet each month than people in any other country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The software programs that actually process data according to the needs of the user are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial intelligence. 
B)  word processing. 
C)  computer analysis. 
D)  application programs. 
E)  data processing. 
A)  artificial intelligence. 
B)  word processing. 
C)  computer analysis. 
D)  application programs. 
E)  data processing.

Question 10

Lotus Domino 6.5 is an example of groupware software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via software or telephone.

Accepted Answer

A)  A data communication network 
B)  Groupware 
C)  The internet 
D)  An internet service provider 
E)  Electronic conferencing 
A)  A data communication network 
B)  Groupware 
C)  The internet 
D)  An internet service provider 
E)  Electronic conferencing

Question 12

At which level of management would transaction processing systems most likely be essential?

Accepted Answer

A)  Second-level managers 
B)  First-level managers 
C)  Middle-level managers 
D)  Top-level managers 
E)  Knowledge workers 
A)  Second-level managers 
B)  First-level managers 
C)  Middle-level managers 
D)  Top-level managers 
E)  Knowledge workers

Question 13

Don wants to make sure that the users of his company's email system do not have their emails diverted to unauthorized recipients.To achieve this goal,Don would likely use

Accepted Answer

A)  a firewall. 
B)  encryption software. 
C)  a spreadsheet. 
D)  a spam filter. 
E)  anti-virus software. 
A)  a firewall. 
B)  encryption software. 
C)  a spreadsheet. 
D)  a spam filter. 
E)  anti-virus software.

Question 14

________ allow outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Transaction processing systems imitate human behaviour by performing physical tasks using thought processes,sensing,and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding firewalls?

Accepted Answer

A)  The three components of a firewall are the company's security policy,a router,and anti-spyware software 
B)  They are designed to keep computers safe from hackers 
C)  They are designed primarily to prevent identity theft 
D)  They are designed primarily to prevent encryption 
E)  None of these are correct 
A)  The three components of a firewall are the company's security policy,a router,and anti-spyware software 
B)  They are designed to keep computers safe from hackers 
C)  They are designed primarily to prevent identity theft 
D)  They are designed primarily to prevent encryption 
E)  None of these are correct

Question 17

When Walmart depends upon its private satellite network to link more than 2000 retail stores to its headquarters,it is using a

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized system. 
B)  wide area network. 
C)  supercomputer. 
D)  mainframe. 
E)  local area network. 
A)  decentralized system. 
B)  wide area network. 
C)  supercomputer. 
D)  mainframe. 
E)  local area network.

Question 18

At Timbuk2's website,you can build your own messenger bag at different price levels with choices of size,fabric,colour combinations,and accessories.This is an example of how information technologies have

Accepted Answer

A)  increased collaboration. 
B)  created greater independence of company and workplace. 
C)  improved global exchange. 
D)  created leaner organizations. 
E)  improved flexibility for customization. 
A)  increased collaboration. 
B)  created greater independence of company and workplace. 
C)  improved global exchange. 
D)  created leaner organizations. 
E)  improved flexibility for customization.

Question 19

Individuals who download music from file-swapping networks are engaging in intellectual property theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following questions is the key point of debate between Darrell and Melissa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do malicious online activities pose a major threat to computer users? 
B)  Are most computer users are sufficiently conscious of the online threats that are present? 
C)  Is identity theft or viruses the bigger online threat? 
D)  Are businesses significantly affected by online fraud? 
E)  Are consumers significantly affected by online fraud? 
A)  Do malicious online activities pose a major threat to computer users? 
B)  Are most computer users are sufficiently conscious of the online threats that are present? 
C)  Is identity theft or viruses the bigger online threat? 
D)  Are businesses significantly affected by online fraud? 
E)  Are consumers significantly affected by online fraud?

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

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following statements would Darrell MOST likely agree with?

Generally speaking,local area networks are superior to wide area networks.

Which of the following is one of the most common forms of computer intrusion?

Middle managers are the largest MIS user group.

Why is software important to a computer's functioning?

A special form of artificial intelligence is called

Canadians spend more time on the internet each month than people in any other country.

The software programs that actually process data according to the needs of the user are known as

Lotus Domino 6.5 is an example of groupware software.

________ is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via software or telephone.

At which level of management would transaction processing systems most likely be essential?

Don wants to make sure that the users of his company's email system do not have their emails diverted to unauthorized recipients.To achieve this goal,Don would likely use

________ allow outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems.

Transaction processing systems imitate human behaviour by performing physical tasks using thought processes,sensing,and learning.

Which of the following is correct regarding firewalls?

When Walmart depends upon its private satellite network to link more than 2000 retail stores to its headquarters,it is using a

At Timbuk2's website,you can build your own messenger bag at different price levels with choices of size,fabric,colour combinations,and accessories.This is an example of how information technologies have

Individuals who download music from file-swapping networks are engaging in intellectual property theft.

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following questions is the key point of debate between Darrell and Melissa?

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

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

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following statements would Darrell MOST likely agree with?

Generally speaking,local area networks are superior to wide area networks.

Which of the following is one of the most common forms of computer intrusion?

Middle managers are the largest MIS user group.

Why is software important to a computer's functioning?

A special form of artificial intelligence is called

Canadians spend more time on the internet each month than people in any other country.

The software programs that actually process data according to the needs of the user are known as

Lotus Domino 6.5 is an example of groupware software.

________ is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via software or telephone.

At which level of management would transaction processing systems most likely be essential?

Don wants to make sure that the users of his company's email system do not have their emails diverted to unauthorized recipients.To achieve this goal,Don would likely use

________ allow outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems.

Transaction processing systems imitate human behaviour by performing physical tasks using thought processes,sensing,and learning.

Which of the following is correct regarding firewalls?

When Walmart depends upon its private satellite network to link more than 2000 retail stores to its headquarters,it is using a

At Timbuk2's website,you can build your own messenger bag at different price levels with choices of size,fabric,colour combinations,and accessories.This is an example of how information technologies have

Individuals who download music from file-swapping networks are engaging in intellectual property theft.

Darrell says that the most important online threat today is identity theft,but Melissa disagrees and says that the biggest threat is from viruses and malware.Which of the following questions is the key point of debate between Darrell and Melissa?

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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