Question 1

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ 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)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 2

Which of the following reasons is a reason for the increasing popularity of notebook computers?

Accepted Answer

A) more computing capacity than midrange systems 
B) limited displays 
C) faster processing speeds 
D) higher prices

Question 3

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ashley,a chief executive officer,reviews the internal performance of her company's stock,as well as market trends for the industry.To access this information,Ashley uses a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Eliot is trying to close a particularly difficult sale.He uses his PDA (personal digital assistant)and a special program to access information within his company's database on pricing.Eliot is using an ________.

Accepted Answer

A) expert system 
B) enterprise resource planning system 
C) executive support system 
D) application service provider

Question 9

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Malicious software programs such as worms,viruses,and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

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 10

Job is a salesperson and is visiting one of his largest clients.Before the visit,he reviewed the client's past purchases.Job used the firm's ________ system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

All of the following are advantages of VoIP EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased flexibility 
B) increased security 
C) lower cost 
D) additional features

Question 12

An outside supplier used to provide computer and application support for managing an information system is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an application service provider 
B) an application maintenance provider 
C) utility computing 
D) on-demand computing

Question 13

There are only a select number of hot spots in today's public locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A computer network that connects machines within a limited area 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)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 15

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_______ consist(s)of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

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 16

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ 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)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 17

A new wireless standard called ________ has the potential to bring high-speed Internet access to rural areas where traditional forms of broadband access are too expensive or impractical.

Accepted Answer

A) intranet 
B) VPN 
C) Wi-Max 
D) VoIP

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ 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)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 20

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

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

Which of the following reasons is a reason for the increasing popularity of notebook computers?

An intranet links a company to its suppliers and customers.

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

Ashley,a chief executive officer,reviews the internal performance of her company's stock,as well as market trends for the industry.To access this information,Ashley uses a(n) ________.

A familiar example of wide area networks is long-distance telephone service.

An especially powerful midrange computer is called a supercomputer.

Eliot is trying to close a particularly difficult sale.He uses his PDA (personal digital assistant) and a special program to access information within his company's database on pricing.Eliot is using an ________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Malicious software programs such as worms,viruses,and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

Job is a salesperson and is visiting one of his largest clients.Before the visit,he reviewed the client's past purchases.Job used the firm's ________ system.

All of the following are advantages of VoIP EXCEPT ________.

An outside supplier used to provide computer and application support for managing an information system is known as ________.

There are only a select number of hot spots in today's public locations.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n) _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_______ consist(s) of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

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

A new wireless standard called ________ has the potential to bring high-speed Internet access to rural areas where traditional forms of broadband access are too expensive or impractical.

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

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

Application software controls the basic workings of a computer system.