Question 1

DVD drives and monitors are examples of computer input devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An information system that provides relevant data to help businesspeople choose the appropriate course of action is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) decision support system 
B) expert system 
C) executive information system 
D) database

Question 3

All Wal-Mart stores have satellite dishes that link stores together with the company's headquarters.Wal-Mart is using a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify four significant trends regarding information systems....

Question 5

Explain the difference between data and information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between data and information....

Question 6

Mike is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market.He is using his computer to create charts or graphs that he will then show as slides.Which of the following software programs is Mike most likely using to create his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsoft Word 
B) Microsoft Excel 
C) Microsoft Windows 
D) Microsoft PowerPoint

Question 7

Mac downloaded some company information into a spreadsheet so that he could work on it at home.When he returned to work,he inserted his memory card into his company computer.Within minutes,all of his hard drive files were corrupted.The most likely cause was a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) malfunctioning computer 
B) intranet failure 
C) computer virus 
D) bad operating system

Question 8

Information systems that are designed to provide support for effective decision making are called operational support systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Aaron is sitting at his computer preparing a new sales brochure.The brochure combines high-quality type,graphics,and photographs.What type of software is Aaron likely using to create the brochure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Theft of equipment is a type of malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Adobe Acrobat is an example of a hardware program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Executive support systems are computer programs that imitate human thinking through complicated sets of "if-then" rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An advantage of using VoIPs is that if your broadband connection goes out,your phone service will not necessarily go out too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The person who directs a firm's management information systems and related computer operations is often called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) financial advisor 
B) chief information officer 
C) executive information manager 
D) chief executive officer

Question 18

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The purpose of a(n)_____ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) IBM 
B) the U.S.Census Bureau 
C) the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C)  
D) Microsoft

Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

DVD drives and monitors are examples of computer input devices.

An information system that provides relevant data to help businesspeople choose the appropriate course of action is called a(n) ________.

All Wal-Mart stores have satellite dishes that link stores together with the company's headquarters.Wal-Mart is using a(n) ________.

Identify four significant trends regarding information systems.

Explain the difference between data and information.

Mike is putting together a presentation for senior management analyzing a potential new market.He is using his computer to create charts or graphs that he will then show as slides.Which of the following software programs is Mike most likely using to create his presentation?

Mac downloaded some company information into a spreadsheet so that he could work on it at home.When he returned to work,he inserted his memory card into his company computer.Within minutes,all of his hard drive files were corrupted.The most likely cause was a(n) ________.

Information systems that are designed to provide support for effective decision making are called operational support systems.

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

Aaron is sitting at his computer preparing a new sales brochure.The brochure combines high-quality type,graphics,and photographs.What type of software is Aaron likely using to create the brochure?

Theft of equipment is a type of malware.

Adobe Acrobat is an example of a hardware program.

Executive support systems are computer programs that imitate human thinking through complicated sets of "if-then" rules.

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

An advantage of using VoIPs is that if your broadband connection goes out,your phone service will not necessarily go out too.

Credit card applications are often evaluated using executive systems.

The person who directs a firm's management information systems and related computer operations is often called the ________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The purpose of a(n) _____ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.

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

One of the largest online databases is owned by ________.