Question 1

Unlike viruses, worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Malicious software programs such as worms, viruses, and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

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 3

Cloud-computing services often make off-site backup more complicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the difference between data and information.

Accepted Answer

Data consists of raw facts and figures t

Question 5

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

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 program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer virus 
B)  purge program 
C)  inoculation program 
D)  operational program 
A)  computer virus 
B)  purge program 
C)  inoculation program 
D)  operational program

Question 7

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves.

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 8

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients.

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

Alberto purchased a company and discovered that his employees were using different operating systems. Instead of spending considerable time and expense getting everyone on the same system, Alberto established a(n) ________ to create company bulletin boards, share documents, and conduct online conference.

Accepted Answer

A)  extranet 
B)  intranet 
C)  botnet 
D)  Internet 
A)  extranet 
B)  intranet 
C)  botnet 
D)  Internet

Question 10

Local area networks allow computers to share the same printers, documents, and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On Zaxen.com, homebuyers enter information regarding their preferred home location, price, and features. Using an ________, the website automatically displays real estate properties that match the homebuyer's criteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive information system 
B)  encryption 
C)  application service provider 
D)  expert system 
A)  executive information system 
B)  encryption 
C)  application service provider 
D)  expert system

Question 12

Sales figures are an example of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A computer network that connects machines within a limited area 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 14

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year, and she lost numerous company documents. After relocating, Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________, in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

Accepted Answer

A)  enterprise resource planning 
B)  firewall 
C)  encryption 
D)  disaster recovery planning 
A)  enterprise resource planning 
B)  firewall 
C)  encryption 
D)  disaster recovery planning

Question 16

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Accepted Answer

Significant trends regarding information

Question 17

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unlike viruses, worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Malicious software programs such as worms, viruses, and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

Cloud-computing services often make off-site backup more complicated.

Explain the difference between data and information.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

A program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n) ________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients.

Local area networks allow computers to share the same printers, documents, and information.

On Zaxen.com, homebuyers enter information regarding their preferred home location, price, and features. Using an ________, the website automatically displays real estate properties that match the homebuyer's criteria.

Sales figures are an example of data.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n) _____.

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year, and she lost numerous company documents. After relocating, Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________, in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

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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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Unlike viruses, worms don't need host programs to damage computer systems.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Malicious software programs such as worms, viruses, and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

Cloud-computing services often make off-site backup more complicated.

Explain the difference between data and information.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

A program that attaches itself to other programs and changes programs or destroys data is a(n) ________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients.

Local area networks allow computers to share the same printers, documents, and information.

On Zaxen.com, homebuyers enter information regarding their preferred home location, price, and features. Using an ________, the website automatically displays real estate properties that match the homebuyer's criteria.

Sales figures are an example of data.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n) _____.

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Isabelle's office in south Florida was destroyed by a hurricane last year, and she lost numerous company documents. After relocating, Isabelle took no chances and implemented ________, in which she backed up her data in a secure online storage service.

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

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