Question 1

What is the difference between local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN)?

Accepted Answer

Local area networks (LANs), are computer

Question 2

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the types of crises that information systems are vulnerable to.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary and could inc

Question 4

Differentiate between data and information.

Accepted Answer

Data Item: Description of activities, ev

Question 5

Credit card applications are often evaluated using expert systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Information is the result of processed data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technology has advanced so quickly but small businesses do NOT have access to information that can make them competitive in a global arena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The most widely used business applicatio

Question 11

All of the following devices are computer hardware EXCEPT a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fax machine 
B)  monitor 
C)  mouse 
D)  printer driver 
A)  fax machine 
B)  monitor 
C)  mouse 
D)  printer driver

Question 12

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Deciding how to prevent system failures along with the ability to continue operating 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

Question 14

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as 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 15

Briefly define Wi-Fi and locations where it can be found.

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is a wireless network that allows

Question 16

Briefly explain information systems and their significance within an organization.

Accepted Answer

An information system is an organized me

Question 17

Explain computer-based information systems and list their components and technologies.

Accepted Answer

Computer-based information systems rely

Question 18

Carmen is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact on an increase in her company's sales growth rate. Carmen is probably using a ______ program.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-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)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

What is the difference between local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN)?

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

Describe the types of crises that information systems are vulnerable to.

Differentiate between data and information.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using expert systems.

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

Information is the result of processed data.

Technology has advanced so quickly but small businesses do NOT have access to information that can make them competitive in a global arena.

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

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

All of the following devices are computer hardware EXCEPT a ______.

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

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

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as a(n) ______.

Briefly define Wi-Fi and locations where it can be found.

Briefly explain information systems and their significance within an organization.

Explain computer-based information systems and list their components and technologies.

Carmen is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact on an increase in her company's sales growth rate. Carmen is probably using a ______ program.

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

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

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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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

What is the difference between local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN)?

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

Describe the types of crises that information systems are vulnerable to.

Differentiate between data and information.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using expert systems.

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

Information is the result of processed data.

Technology has advanced so quickly but small businesses do NOT have access to information that can make them competitive in a global arena.

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

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

All of the following devices are computer hardware EXCEPT a ______.

Adobe Acrobat is an example of an application program.

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

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as a(n) ______.

Briefly define Wi-Fi and locations where it can be found.

Briefly explain information systems and their significance within an organization.

Explain computer-based information systems and list their components and technologies.

Carmen is sitting at her computer analyzing the financial impact on an increase in her company's sales growth rate. Carmen is probably using a ______ program.

Grid computing is too expensive for small- to medium-sized companies.

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

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