Question 1

________ tie geographical regions together using long-distance telephone lines or satellite transmissions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Local area networks 
B)  Executive information systems 
C)  Database systems 
D)  Wide area networks 
A)  Local area networks 
B)  Executive information systems 
C)  Database systems 
D)  Wide area networks

Question 2

List and briefly explain the most widely used applications of computers.

Accepted Answer

The most widely used business applicatio

Question 3

Which of the following is an application program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unix 
B)  Java 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft Excel 
A)  Unix 
B)  Java 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft Excel

Question 4

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

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

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Hardware consists of all the tangible el

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ consists of a network of smaller computers running special software.

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

In the context of security and ethical issues affecting information system, theft of equipment is a type of malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

James is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market. He is using his computer to create charts and graphs that he will then show as slides. Which of the following software programs is James most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Word 
B)  Microsoft Excel 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft PowerPoint 
A)  Microsoft Word 
B)  Microsoft Excel 
C)  Microsoft Windows 
D)  Microsoft PowerPoint

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a management information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It assists the human resources department with research on employee benefit costs. 
B)  It provides management with feedback from sales meetings. 
C)  It provides information on internal operations and external intelligence for use in decision making. 
D)  It assists the accounting department with budget information. 
A)  It assists the human resources department with research on employee benefit costs. 
B)  It provides management with feedback from sales meetings. 
C)  It provides information on internal operations and external intelligence for use in decision making. 
D)  It assists the accounting department with budget information.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The main purpose of management information systems is to help managers make better decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Virtual private networks are more expensive to install than wide area networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A database can best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  data that has been converted into information 
B)  data gathered at random from a variety of sources 
C)  a centralized integrated collection of an organization's data resources 
D)  a loose collection of ideas 
A)  data that has been converted into information 
B)  data gathered at random from a variety of sources 
C)  a centralized integrated collection of an organization's data resources 
D)  a loose collection of ideas

Question 20

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  IBM 
B)  the U.S. Census Bureau 
C)  the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
D)  Microsoft 
A)  IBM 
B)  the U.S. Census Bureau 
C)  the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
D)  Microsoft

________ tie geographical regions together using long-distance telephone lines or satellite transmissions.

List and briefly explain the most widely used applications of computers.

Which of the following is an application program?

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

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

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

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consists of a network of smaller computers running special software.

In the context of security and ethical issues affecting information system, theft of equipment is a type of malware.

Which of the following is considered information rather than data?

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

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) _____.

James is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market. He is using his computer to create charts and graphs that he will then show as slides. Which of the following software programs is James most likely using?

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a management information system?

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

The main purpose of management information systems is to help managers make better decisions.

Virtual private networks are more expensive to install than wide area networks.

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

A database can best be described as ________.

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

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

Filters

Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

________ tie geographical regions together using long-distance telephone lines or satellite transmissions.

List and briefly explain the most widely used applications of computers.

Which of the following is an application program?

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

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

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

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consists of a network of smaller computers running special software.

In the context of security and ethical issues affecting information system, theft of equipment is a type of malware.

Which of the following is considered information rather than data?

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

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) _____.

James is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market. He is using his computer to create charts and graphs that he will then show as slides. Which of the following software programs is James most likely using?

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a management information system?

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

The main purpose of management information systems is to help managers make better decisions.

Virtual private networks are more expensive to install than wide area networks.

An expert system is a computer program that imitates human thinking.

A database can best be described as ________.

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

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

Filters