Question 1

Provide examples of ethical concerns regarding technology and information systems.

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Ethical concerns include st andards and ...

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An expert system would most likely be used to ________.

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A)   retrieve sales data
B)   determine the status of a customer's order
C)   determine the optimal layout of a plant
D)   access relevant data from the company's database

Question 5

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 6

A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  CIO
B)  VoIP
C)  decision support system
D)  firewall
E)  application service providerF) virtual private networkG) WiFiH) IntranetI) malwareJ) local area networkK) dataL) grid computingM) expert systemN) executive support systemO) spywareP) databasesQ) cloud computingR) botnet

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Word processing program
B)   Desktop publishing program
C)   Presentation graphics program
D)   Spreadsheet program

Question 9

Hans works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Hans is using a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In addition to making and receiving calls and text messages,smart phones allow users to surf the Internet,receive and send e-mail,check their schedules,and open and edit documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Information is the result of processed data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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The most widely used business applicatio...

Question 13

Which of the following is a storage device?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flash memory card
B)   Modem
C)   Monitor
D)   Scanner

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) _____ is an information system that quickly provides relevant data to help people make decisions and choose courses of action.

Accepted Answer

A)  CIO
B)  VoIP
C)  decision support system
D)  firewall
E)  application service providerF) virtual private networkG) WiFiH) IntranetI) malwareJ) local area networkK) dataL) grid computingM) expert systemN) executive support systemO) spywareP) databasesQ) cloud computingR) botnet

Question 16

Explain the difference between an intranet and a virtual private network.

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a physical network that l...

Question 17

_______ consist 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 providerF) virtual private networkG) WiFiH) IntranetI) malwareJ) local area networkK) dataL) grid computingM) expert systemN) executive support systemO) spywareP) databasesQ) cloud computingR) botnet

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a management information system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide management with feedback from sales meetings
B)   Assist the human resources department with research on employee benefit costs
C)   Provide the accounting department with budget information
D)   Provide information on internal operations and external intelligence for use in decision making

Question 20

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Data alone are of limited value to a company.

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

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Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a management information system?

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Which of the following is a storage device?

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

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Provide examples of ethical concerns regarding technology and information systems.

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

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In addition to making and receiving calls and text messages,smart phones allow users to surf the Internet,receive and send e-mail,check their schedules,and open and edit documents.

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

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

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

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Information is the result of processed data.

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Hans works in the mortgage loan department of a bank.He enters information on credit applications into the bank's computer system.The system has a program that evaluates the loan application and gives it a score.Hans is using a(n) ________.

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A(n) _____ is an information system that quickly provides relevant data to help people make decisions and choose courses of action.

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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) ________.

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_______ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

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Explain the difference between an intranet and a virtual private network.

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

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A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n) _____.

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An expert system would most likely be used to ________.

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