Question 1

For companies to gain increased security for Internet communications, which of the following networks are recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  voice over internet protocol (VoIP) 
B)  wide area networks (WANs) 
C)  local area networks (LANs) 
D)  virtual private networks (VPNs)

Question 2

Which of the following is a computer program that imitates human thinking by applying human knowledge in a specific subject area to solve a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  process control systems 
B)  management information systems 
C)  transaction processing systems 
D)  expert systems

Question 3

A firewall is a computer network that is similar to the Internet but limits access to authorized users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the five important tasks that need to be considered by an organization regarding offsite data storage?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

All of the following are reasonable responses to potential computer problems EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  routinely backing up software and data 
B)  installing extra hardware in a secure location 
C)  limiting computer access to only a handful of senior managers 
D)  using online storage services

Question 7

Briefly describe some of the ethical issues regarding information systems within an organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Most wide area networks are clusters of local area networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses 
B)  Worm 
C)  Botnet 
D)  Spyware

Question 10

On-demand computing is particularly useful for companies that experience seasonal spikes in customer usage of their applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe an application service provider.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

On-site data backup involves storing software and data in a separate physical location or online on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sales of notebook computers are now exceeding sales of desktop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following factors are NOT part of the most significant trends in information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributed workforce 
B)  the increased use of application service providers 
C)  on-demand computing, and cloud and grid computing 
D)  virtual offices

Question 15

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

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about intranets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranets require a Windows operation system. 
B)  Intranets may be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection. 
C)  Intranets provide secure connections between two points on the Internet. 
D)  Intranets allow information sharing within a company network.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Today, ______ make information access and information transmission work very smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized networks 
B)  gathering of data 
C)  implementation of information systems 
D)  training of employees on information systems

Question 19

Which of the following is an application program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Excel 
B)  Microsoft Windows 
C)  UNIX 
D)  Java

Question 20

What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves from computer crimes?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

For companies to gain increased security for Internet communications, which of the following networks are recommended?

Which of the following is a computer program that imitates human thinking by applying human knowledge in a specific subject area to solve a problem?

A firewall is a computer network that is similar to the Internet but limits access to authorized users.

Cloud computing allows users to access software and databases via an intranet.

What are the five important tasks that need to be considered by an organization regarding offsite data storage?

All of the following are reasonable responses to potential computer problems EXCEPT ______.

Briefly describe some of the ethical issues regarding information systems within an organization.

Most wide area networks are clusters of local area networks.

______ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

On-demand computing is particularly useful for companies that experience seasonal spikes in customer usage of their applications.

Describe an application service provider.

On-site data backup involves storing software and data in a separate physical location or online on the Internet.

Sales of notebook computers are now exceeding sales of desktop computers.

Which of the following factors are NOT part of the most significant trends in information systems?

Mario 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) ______.

Which of the following statements is true about intranets?

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

Today, ______ make information access and information transmission work very smoothly.

Which of the following is an application program?

What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves from computer crimes?