Question 1

Some advantages of cloud computing include flexible capacity and easier access.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During the 1970s business technology employees often dealt directly with customers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the 1970s, business technology was known as

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A)   data processing.
B)   information processing.
C)   information technology.
D)   systems analysis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

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A)   Viruses could be completely eliminated if people would quit sharing infected files.
B)   Wild rumors and sloppy reporting have exaggerated the threat computer viruses pose to typical computer users. Almost all real-world computer viruses turn out to be harmless practical jokes.
C)   The Internet contains built-in safeguards that prevent programs with viruses from being downloaded.
D)   Although antivirus software can help identify and eliminate known viruses, the software must be updated frequently to remain effective.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

When ransomware software infects a computer, scammers hold data hostage until you pay the hacker to get it back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ransomware only infects individuals' personal computers. Big organizations have too many firewalls in place to allow the virus in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is a form of virtualization in which a company's data and applications are stored offsite.

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A)   Data warehousing
B)   Data mining
C)   Cloud computing
D)   Mobile softwaringE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

During the 1980s business technology began to emphasize the use of technology to change how business was conducted by introducing new methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Data mining would be most helpful to a manager that wants to

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A)   find the most efficient way to reduce the amount of data collected.
B)   restrict access to the company's data to a few key analysts.
C)   store data in a more secure location.
D)   discover unexpected relationships among the data stored by his or her organization.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Intranets use a different, less sophisticated, type of technology than the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a business wanted to gather up-to-the-minute data on its customers, one way to do that would be

Accepted Answer

A)   database management.
B)   data mining.
C)   social media.
D)   physical-world observations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Virtual private networks create secure connections over regular Internet lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The advantages of cloud computing are security, possible instability, and data control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

High-quality information is

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A)   accurate and reliable.
B)   normative and open ended.
C)   simple and easy to use.
D)   subjective and unique.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of

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A)   crossnets.
B)   alternets.
C)   outernets.
D)   extranets.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Firewalls can be constructed using software, hardware, or a combination of both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A computer ________ is a piece of programming code that is inserted into other programming to cause an unexpected and often-undesirable event for the victim.

Accepted Answer

A)   virus
B)   cold
C)   wasp
D)   firecrackerE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Compared to intranets, one advantage of an extranet is that it protects a company's information from hackers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Perfect Price Warehouse is a major discount store chain on the east coast. The company wants to do a better job of finding sales patterns and trends that will help it customize the product offerings for different stores. Data mining is one technique that would help Perfect Price Warehouse achieve this goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Telecommuting is popular with workers, but it is costly for businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Intranets use a different, less sophisticated, type of technology than the Internet.

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Telecommuting is popular with workers, but it is costly for businesses.

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A computer ________ is a piece of programming code that is inserted into other programming to cause an unexpected and often-undesirable event for the victim.

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Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of

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Ransomware only infects individuals' personal computers. Big organizations have too many firewalls in place to allow the virus in.

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If a business wanted to gather up-to-the-minute data on its customers, one way to do that would be

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When ransomware software infects a computer, scammers hold data hostage until you pay the hacker to get it back.

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Some advantages of cloud computing include flexible capacity and easier access.

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Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

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The advantages of cloud computing are security, possible instability, and data control.

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Firewalls can be constructed using software, hardware, or a combination of both.

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In the 1970s, business technology was known as

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Virtual private networks create secure connections over regular Internet lines.

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________ is a form of virtualization in which a company's data and applications are stored offsite.

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Compared to intranets, one advantage of an extranet is that it protects a company's information from hackers.

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During the 1970s business technology employees often dealt directly with customers.

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During the 1980s business technology began to emphasize the use of technology to change how business was conducted by introducing new methods.

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High-quality information is

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Data mining would be most helpful to a manager that wants to

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