Question 1

Despite improvement in technology in today's environment, specialized hand-held devices for various applications are NOT available to small businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A firewall scrambles data, making it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

______ allow users to enter data and commands for processing, storage, and output.

Accepted Answer

A)  Midrange system 
B)  Output devices 
C)  Input devices 
D)  Servers 
A)  Midrange system 
B)  Output devices 
C)  Input devices 
D)  Servers

Question 4

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  information interface 
B)  decision support system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  expert system 
A)  information interface 
B)  decision support system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  expert system

Question 5

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ 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)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 6

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  netbook 
B)  minicomputer 
C)  tablet PC 
D)  PDA 
A)  netbook 
B)  minicomputer 
C)  tablet PC 
D)  PDA

Question 7

______ is used for planning and preventing computer system failures, and planning how to continue operations if computer systems do fail.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disaster recovery planning 
B)  Disaster prevention program 
C)  Data backup 
D)  Data recovery 
A)  Disaster recovery planning 
B)  Disaster prevention program 
C)  Data backup 
D)  Data recovery

Question 8

As viruses become more complex, the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A server supports applications and allows networked users to share output devices, software, and databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Disaster recovery planning involves deciding how to prevent system failures and continue operations if computer systems fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ 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)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 12

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Accepted Answer

Significant trends regarding information

Question 14

Explain the difference between data and information.

Accepted Answer

Data consists of raw facts and figures t

Question 15

What is a decision support system? How does a decision support system differ from an expert system?

Accepted Answer

A decision support system is an informat

Question 16

Hans 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. Hans is using a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  information interface 
B)  expert system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  decision support system 
A)  information interface 
B)  expert system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  decision support system

Question 17

Caleb's company has installed a system to make data transmission secure. Therefore, he can use the Internet to send and receive sensitive data. Caleb's company has installed a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  intranet 
B)  virtual private network 
C)  extranet 
D)  wide area network 
A)  intranet 
B)  virtual private network 
C)  extranet 
D)  wide area network

Question 18

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-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)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 19

Explain the difference between an intranet and a virtual private network.

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a physical network that l

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Despite improvement in technology in today's environment, specialized hand-held devices for various applications are NOT available to small businesses.

A firewall scrambles data, making it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

______ allow users to enter data and commands for processing, storage, and output.

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n) ______.

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

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

______ is used for planning and preventing computer system failures, and planning how to continue operations if computer systems do fail.

As viruses become more complex, the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

A server supports applications and allows networked users to share output devices, software, and databases.

Disaster recovery planning involves deciding how to prevent system failures and continue operations if computer systems fail.

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

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Explain the difference between data and information.

What is a decision support system? How does a decision support system differ from an expert system?

Hans 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. Hans is using a(n) ______.

Caleb's company has installed a system to make data transmission secure. Therefore, he can use the Internet to send and receive sensitive data. Caleb's company has installed a(n) ______.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n) ______.

Explain the difference between an intranet and a virtual private network.

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

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

Filters

Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Despite improvement in technology in today's environment, specialized hand-held devices for various applications are NOT available to small businesses.

A firewall scrambles data, making it difficult for unauthorized users to view the data.

______ allow users to enter data and commands for processing, storage, and output.

A computer program that imitates human thinking is a(n) ______.

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

Which of the following is the most recent development in notebook computers?

______ is used for planning and preventing computer system failures, and planning how to continue operations if computer systems do fail.

As viruses become more complex, the technology to fight them has lagged behind.

A server supports applications and allows networked users to share output devices, software, and databases.

Disaster recovery planning involves deciding how to prevent system failures and continue operations if computer systems fail.

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

Grid computing combines multiple small computers to create a virtual mainframe.

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Explain the difference between data and information.

What is a decision support system? How does a decision support system differ from an expert system?

Hans 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. Hans is using a(n) ______.

Caleb's company has installed a system to make data transmission secure. Therefore, he can use the Internet to send and receive sensitive data. Caleb's company has installed a(n) ______.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n) ______.

Explain the difference between an intranet and a virtual private network.

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

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

Filters