Question 1

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A large organization typically assigns responsibility for managing its information systems and related operations to an executive called the chief information officer (CIO).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Diego 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, Diego established a(n) ______ to create company bulletin boards, share documents, and conduct online conferencing.

Accepted Answer

A)  extranet 
B)  intranet 
C)  virtual private network 
D)  Internet 
A)  extranet 
B)  intranet 
C)  virtual private network 
D)  Internet

Question 4

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ 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)Wi-Fi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

Question 5

Companies design their databases to meet specific information processing and retrieval needs of its workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

______ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert 
B)  Executive information system 
C)  Database 
D)  Operating 
A)  Expert 
B)  Executive information system 
C)  Database 
D)  Operating

Question 7

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Theft of equipment is a type of computer crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-A(n) ______ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet 
A) CIO 
B) VoIP 
C) decision support system 
D) firewall 
E) application service provider
F)virtual private network
G)Wi-Fi
H)Intranet
I)malware
J)local area network
K)data
L)grid computing
M)expert system
N)executive support system
O)spyware
P)databases
Q)cloud computing
R)botnet

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chloe would like her company to fund a worthwhile project and has accumulated valuable charts and graphs regarding market shares, territories, and projected sales. In order to achieve maximum impact, Chloe should communicate her information via ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  desktop publishing 
B)  production software 
C)  staging software 
D)  presentation software 
A)  desktop publishing 
B)  production software 
C)  staging software 
D)  presentation software

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an alternative to traditional telecommunication services provided by companies such as Bell Canada and TELUS?

Accepted Answer

A)  voice over internet protocol (VoIP) 
B)  hotspot 
C)  wireless Fidelity 
D)  intranet 
A)  voice over internet protocol (VoIP) 
B)  hotspot 
C)  wireless Fidelity 
D)  intranet

Question 14

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  midrange system 
B)  mainframe computer 
C)  hand-held device 
D)  personal computer 
A)  midrange system 
B)  mainframe computer 
C)  hand-held device 
D)  personal computer

Question 15

______ is software that gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses 
B)  Trojan horse 
C)  Worm 
D)  Spyware 
A)  Viruses 
B)  Trojan horse 
C)  Worm 
D)  Spyware

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A virus can remain dormant for a period of time on a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Distinguish between operating systems and application software.

Accepted Answer

The operating system is the software tha

Question 20

Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware are collectively referred to as malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

A large organization typically assigns responsibility for managing its information systems and related operations to an executive called the chief information officer (CIO).

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

Companies design their databases to meet specific information processing and retrieval needs of its workforce.

______ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Theft of equipment is a type of computer crime.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

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

Chloe would like her company to fund a worthwhile project and has accumulated valuable charts and graphs regarding market shares, territories, and projected sales. In order to achieve maximum impact, Chloe should communicate her information via ______.

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

Which of the following is an alternative to traditional telecommunication services provided by companies such as Bell Canada and TELUS?

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ______.

______ is software that gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

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

A virus can remain dormant for a period of time on a computer.

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Distinguish between operating systems and application software.

Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware are collectively referred to as malware.

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Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

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Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Executive support systems allow senior managers to access the firm's primary databases.

A large organization typically assigns responsibility for managing its information systems and related operations to an executive called the chief information officer (CIO).

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

Companies design their databases to meet specific information processing and retrieval needs of its workforce.

______ software controls the basic workings of the computer system.

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Theft of equipment is a type of computer crime.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

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

Chloe would like her company to fund a worthwhile project and has accumulated valuable charts and graphs regarding market shares, territories, and projected sales. In order to achieve maximum impact, Chloe should communicate her information via ______.

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

Which of the following is an alternative to traditional telecommunication services provided by companies such as Bell Canada and TELUS?

The largest type of computer system with the most extensive storage capacity and the fastest processing speeds is a ______.

______ is software that gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

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

A virus can remain dormant for a period of time on a computer.

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Distinguish between operating systems and application software.

Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware are collectively referred to as malware.

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 Labour 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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