Question 1

Deciding how to prevent system failures along with the ability to continue operations if computer systems fail is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disaster recovery planning 
B)  information systems management 
C)  advanced computer security 
D)  virus protection 
A)  disaster recovery planning 
B)  information systems management 
C)  advanced computer security 
D)  virus protection A

Question 2

A firewall scrambles data and makes it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Provide examples of ethical concerns regarding information technology and information systems.

Accepted Answer

Ethical concerns include standards and policies regarding the use of information systems by employees and vendors. In addition, ethical concerns involve the obligation of organizations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of data about employees and customers.

Question 4

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____ is an information system that provides direct assistance to businesspeople to make decisions and choose courses of action.

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 5

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Telephones connected via _____ use personal computers with broadband connections in place of a traditional phone jack.

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 6

A virtual private network provides secure communication connections between two points on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Brian 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. Brian 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

Question 8

Bill is sitting at his computer preparing a new sales brochure. The brochure combines high-quality type, graphics, and photographs. What type of software is Bill likely using to create the brochure?

Accepted Answer

A)  word processing program 
B)  desktop publishing program 
C)  presentation graphics program 
D)  spreadsheet program 
A)  word processing program 
B)  desktop publishing program 
C)  presentation graphics program 
D)  spreadsheet program

Question 9

Raw facts and figures are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  information 
C)  a management information system 
D)  a decision support system 
A)  data 
B)  information 
C)  a management information system 
D)  a decision support system

Question 10

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Electronic spreadsheets ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are special software used to create graphics 
B)  can replace managerial judgment in decision making 
C)  are used for numerical and statistical data 
D)  are very difficult to use 
A)  are special software used to create graphics 
B)  can replace managerial judgment in decision making 
C)  are used for numerical and statistical data 
D)  are very difficult to use

Question 12

All Walmart stores have satellite dishes that link stores together with the company's headquarters. Walmart is using a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  wide area network 
B)  enterprise resource system 
C)  expert system 
D)  local area network 
A)  wide area network 
B)  enterprise resource system 
C)  expert system 
D)  local area network

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Decision support systems provide support to people making business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about intranets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranets require a Windows operation system. 
B)  Intranets can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection. 
C)  Intranets provide secure connections between two points on the Internet. 
D)  Intranets allow information sharing within a company network. 
A)  Intranets require a Windows operation system. 
B)  Intranets can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection. 
C)  Intranets provide secure connections between two points on the Internet. 
D)  Intranets allow information sharing within a company network.

Question 16

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe two tips for communication etiquette for using wireless devices.

Accepted Answer

1. Lower your voice. If you're in a room

Question 18

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An information system that provides relevant data to help businesspeople choose the appropriate course of action is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision support system 
B)  expert system 
C)  executive information system 
D)  database management system 
A)  decision support system 
B)  expert system 
C)  executive information system 
D)  database management system

Question 20

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Deciding how to prevent system failures along with the ability to continue operations if computer systems fail is called ________.

A firewall scrambles data and makes it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

Provide examples of ethical concerns regarding information technology and information systems.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an information system that provides direct assistance to businesspeople to make decisions and choose courses of action.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Telephones connected via _____ use personal computers with broadband connections in place of a traditional phone jack.

A virtual private network provides secure communication connections between two points on the Internet.

Brian 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. Brian is using a(n) ________.

Bill is sitting at his computer preparing a new sales brochure. The brochure combines high-quality type, graphics, and photographs. What type of software is Bill likely using to create the brochure?

Raw facts and figures are _____.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Electronic spreadsheets ________.

All Walmart stores have satellite dishes that link stores together with the company's headquarters. Walmart is using a(n) ________.

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

Decision support systems provide support to people making business decisions.

Which of the following statements is true about intranets?

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Describe two tips for communication etiquette for using wireless devices.

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

An information system that provides relevant data to help businesspeople choose the appropriate course of action is called a(n) _____.

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

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

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Deciding how to prevent system failures along with the ability to continue operations if computer systems fail is called ________.

A firewall scrambles data and makes it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

Provide examples of ethical concerns regarding information technology and information systems.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an information system that provides direct assistance to businesspeople to make decisions and choose courses of action.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Telephones connected via _____ use personal computers with broadband connections in place of a traditional phone jack.

A virtual private network provides secure communication connections between two points on the Internet.

Brian 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. Brian is using a(n) ________.

Bill is sitting at his computer preparing a new sales brochure. The brochure combines high-quality type, graphics, and photographs. What type of software is Bill likely using to create the brochure?

Raw facts and figures are _____.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Electronic spreadsheets ________.

All Walmart stores have satellite dishes that link stores together with the company's headquarters. Walmart is using a(n) ________.

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

Decision support systems provide support to people making business decisions.

Which of the following statements is true about intranets?

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Describe two tips for communication etiquette for using wireless devices.

On-demand computing is different than utility computing.

An information system that provides relevant data to help businesspeople choose the appropriate course of action is called a(n) _____.

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

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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