Question 1

Smaller firms tend to spend faster on technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Defining the needs of each part of a business for information and its processing and use is the final step in designing an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

_____ are inexpensive sources of information, data services, consultant referrals, and possibly even funding, but might not include the most recent technology.

Accepted Answer

A)   Industry associations
B)   Computer stores
C)   Government publications
D)   Computer consultants C

Question 4

What are the strengths and weaknesses of computers for small firms?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the strengths and weaknesses of...

Question 5

Write a short note on management information system (MIS).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a short note on management information...

Question 6

Describe the role of technology in the operations of businesses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the role of technology in the...

Question 7

The two most important groups of information that are needed in developing an MIS for a small business are records of service provided to customers and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   records of the software used in transactions
B)   records of government regulations
C)   records of recent technological innovations
D)   records of services performed for the business

Question 8

What are the seven elements needed for a good web page?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Saying something is backward compatible means that existing programs will run on the new hardware while still allowing newer software to take full advantage of the recent technological advancements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technology-mediated exchanges between parties as well as the electronically based intra- or interorganizational activities that facilitate such exchanges are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   e-commerce
B)   backward compatible systems
C)   market penetration
D)   branding

Question 11

Lack of self-confidence often keeps many small firms from using computer technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the different purposes for which information is used?

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Question 13

Text marketing is an expensive marketing tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A website's context focuses on how a site is designed and captures its aesthetic and functional look-and-feel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Job scheduling is most likely to be done:

Accepted Answer

A)   before the first transaction.
B)   when the weekly sales are summarized.
C)   when the daily sales are summarized.
D)   when the yearly sales are summarized.

Question 16

RFID tags are used for efficient inventory control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is Internet marketing and how does it aid small businesses in their marketing success?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is Internet marketing and how does...

Question 18

Small businesses follow a universal set of rules for adopting and applying technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The process of building and maintaining customer relationships through online activities to facilitate the exchange of ideas, products, and services that satisfy the goals of both parties is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Internet marketing
B)   decision engineering
C)   traditional marketing
D)   data mining

Question 20

According to Jeffrey Rayport, there are _______ elements needed for a good web page.

Accepted Answer

A)   five
B)   seven
C)   four
D)   nine

Exam 16: Using Computer Technology in Small Businesses

Smaller firms tend to spend faster on technology.

Defining the needs of each part of a business for information and its processing and use is the final step in designing an information system.

_____ are inexpensive sources of information, data services, consultant referrals, and possibly even funding, but might not include the most recent technology.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of computers for small firms?

Write a short note on management information system (MIS).

Describe the role of technology in the operations of businesses.

The two most important groups of information that are needed in developing an MIS for a small business are records of service provided to customers and _____.

What are the seven elements needed for a good web page?

Saying something is backward compatible means that existing programs will run on the new hardware while still allowing newer software to take full advantage of the recent technological advancements.

Technology-mediated exchanges between parties as well as the electronically based intra- or interorganizational activities that facilitate such exchanges are referred to as _____.

Lack of self-confidence often keeps many small firms from using computer technology.

What are the different purposes for which information is used?

Text marketing is an expensive marketing tool.

A website's context focuses on how a site is designed and captures its aesthetic and functional look-and-feel.

Job scheduling is most likely to be done:

RFID tags are used for efficient inventory control.

What is Internet marketing and how does it aid small businesses in their marketing success?

Small businesses follow a universal set of rules for adopting and applying technology.

The process of building and maintaining customer relationships through online activities to facilitate the exchange of ideas, products, and services that satisfy the goals of both parties is known as _____.

According to Jeffrey Rayport, there are _______ elements needed for a good web page.