Language processing occurs when the system attempts to make sense of what you’re
saying by comparing the word phonemes generated with a language model database.
Printers with lower resolution are better than those with higher resolution.
Microphones are used to capture video into electronic form.
Most current Internet services are based on push technology.
Spyware is one example of Trojan horse software.
Future transaction processing systems may incorporate biometric processing systems to
capture personal characteristics of the person performing the transaction.
The document management system manages a document through all the stages of its
processing.
The data dictionary includes query optimization facilities.
A tablet PC is just a giant PDA, and cannot perform the same tasks as a traditional
laptop or desktop PC.
The IT infrastructure once defined is usually sufficient for a number of years.
Intellectual property is tangible creative work that is embodied in physical form.
A gaming wheel consists of a steering wheel and foot petals used with virtual games.
The intelligence phase of decision making finds or recognizes a problem, need, or
opportunity.
Downloading a song or album from the Internet is usually not a violation of intellectual
property laws.
An IrDA port is for wireless devices that work in a completely different way than the
remote control to your TV does.
Users are usually involved in the testing phase as they are most familiar with the
business requirements and test conditions.
Once a system has been created and implemented, no changes should be made to it.
Foreign keys uniquely identify records.
A worm hides your identity from the Web sites you visit.
If an employee needs to change the details of a specific customer order, he/she would
use OLTP (online transaction processing).
A virtual private network uses services offered by only one telephone company.
Open-source is only available for application software.
A bit represents an on/off state, or a 0/1 state.
A walker is an input device that captures and records the movement of your feet as you
walk or turn in different directions.
The CPU clock runs at half the speed of a machine cycle.
The four phases of decision making are linear and once one phase is complete it is not
returned to.
IT people need to possess a solid understanding of the business environment and need
to possess people-oriented and communications skills.
Firstgov.com is a Web site just for businesses to interface with the U.S. federal
government.
Data-mining agents observe and report on equipment.
End users often use tools like DBMSs and spreadsheets to develop applications for their
own needs.
SpeedPass is an example of using GPS.
Security-auditing software presents a false target for hackers, then logs their key
strokes.
Supply chain management includes fulfillment.
Hot sites and cold sites should be located as close to the main facility as possible for
convenience and cost.
An organization does not need technology to compete effectively in today’s
marketplace.
A mainframe computer is designed to meet the computing needs of several people
simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.
A switch is a device that connects multiple computers into a network in which multiple
communications links can be in operation simultaneously.
An IT infrastructure includes the hardware, software, and telecommunications
equipment that, when combined, provide the underlying foundation to support the
organization’s goals.
What type of software is a screen saver?
A.Operating system software
B.Utility software
C.Anti-virus software
D.Disk optimization software
If you were to develop a text messaging system that was able to piggy back messages
onto other messages moving through the network, and, thereby allowing users to send
more messages for less money, how would you be enhancing your competitive
strategy?
A.Through focus
B.As a product leader
C.Through loyalty enhancement
D.Through overall cost leadership
Which infrastructure-centric metric measures how well a system can adapt to increasing
demand?
A.Scalability
B.Response time
C.Throughput
D.Accuracy
Who commits most of the computer crime made against companies?
A.Employees
B.Competitors
C.Terrorists
D.Hackers
What is called when two or more computers are connected so that they can
communicate with each other and share resources?
A.Star connection
B.Computer system
C.Network
D.Net
What is subjective information?
A.Operational information
B.Strategic information
C.Unprocessed data
D.Speculations
Which type of device allows you to enter information and commands into a computer?
A.Output
B.Input
C.Transmission
D.Data entry
One function in CRM is the sales force automation (SFA) system. What is its purpose?
A.To track all the steps in the sales process
B.To track the movements of salespeople so that, at any moment, the company can
determine where they are located
C.To track products as they move from inventory to the customer
D.To tracks the sales process and the movement of people and products
What is the difference between data and information?
A.There is no difference between the two terms; they can be used interchangeably
B.Data is stored, information is not
C.Information is intelligence, data is not
D.Data is unprocessed and will turn into information once it is processed
If you needed to analyze a problem, for instance, the type of career path you wished to
follow, and there were hundreds if not thousands of different possibilities (e.g.,
geographical area, industry, salary), what type of system could you employ to find the
best career for you?
A.Artificial intelligent synthesis system (AISS)
B.Genetic algorithm
C.Intelligent database management systems (I-DBMS)
D.Neural network
Which type of communication medium does not use radio waves?
A.Bluetooth
B.WiFi
C.Twisted pair
D.Microwave
Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials refer to which type of material?
A.Non-perishable
B.Indirect materials
C.Services
D.Support resources
If you were to create a unique industry Web site for your customers that allowed them
to build virtual communities with other customers by sharing knowledge, how would
you be enhancing your competitive strategy?
A.Through focus
B.Through overall cost leadership
C.Through loyalty enhancement
D.Through differentiation
Which e-commerce model has proven to be the most lucrative model in the world?
A.B2C
B.C2C
C.B2B
D.E-BC
Which of the following is not a common Internet connection at home?
A.DSL
B.Cable Internet
C.T1 and DS3
D.DSL, cable Internet, T1 and DS3 are common for home computer needs
A person who grew up during the digital revolution is often called a(n) _____.
A.Digitizer
B.Digital native
C.Technoboomer
D.Assimilator
What type of Internet-based company makes it easy for one person to pay another
person or organization over the Internet?
A.Financial cybermediary
B.Electronic bill and payment business
C.E-provider
D.I-banks
What is the difference between spam and phishing?
A.Spam is sent via email; phishing is not
B.Phishing is about pornography; spam is not
C.Phishing attempts to get your personal information; spam does not
D.There is virtually no difference between spam and phishing
What is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?
A.An integrated software system for every functional area within an organization
B.A collaborative document management system that stores and manages documents
needed by the entire organization
C.A database management system that maintains information on the information
resources for the entire enterprise
D.A strategic planning methodology that promotes enterprise-wide planning rather than
decentralized planning
Multidimensional analysis (MDA) tools are slice-and-dice techniques that allow you to
view multidimensional information from different perspectives.
Which of the following terms is used to define all the steps or business rules, from
beginning to end, required for a business process?
A.Business conventions
B.Workflow
C.Work method
D.Organizational practice
What is the term for electronic commerce conducted over a wireless device?
A.E-trade
B.M-commerce
C.E-commerce
D.IBuy
In the area of Information Technology, which of the job positions listed below is
responsible for converting technical design documents into actual software?
A.Network engineer
B.Programmer
C.Web services expert
D.Database designer/developer
What discipline seeks to control matter at the atomic and subatomic levels for the
purpose of building devices on the same small scale?
A.Nanotechnology
B.Biogenetics
C.Atometrics
D.Haptic technology
What type of tiered infrastructure is the most common approach used for Web
applications today?
A.1-tier
B.2-tier
C.3-tier
D.4-tier
What type of business application encompasses all the resource planning for an
organization including product design, warehousing, materials planning, capacity
planning, and communications systems?
A.ERP
B.CRM
C.MRP
D.MRP II
What part of the CPU interprets software instructions and literally tells the other
hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions?
A.Control unit
B.RAM
C.Cache
D.Arithmetic logic unit
Which type of system can learn and adjust to new circumstances by themselves?
A.Database management system
B.Expert systems
C.Geographical systems
D.Neural networks
What uses electronic pathways to move information between basic components on the
motherboard, including between CPU and RAM?
A.System bus
B.Expansion slot
C.Expansion card
D.Expansion bus
What type of connector or port allows you to connect to at least 127 devices to a single
port on your computer?
A.USB port
B.Serial port
C.Parallel port
D.Systems port
What part of a computer system temporarily holds information and instructions while
they are being processed?
A.ROM
B.RAM
C.Input
D.Data entry
_____ ensure the validity of database updates when multiple users access or attempt to
change the same information.
A(n) _____ allows you to see the contents of a database file, make whatever changes
you want, perform simple sorting, and query to find the location of specific
information.
_____ is a program, when installed on a computer, records every keystroke and mouse
click.
To determine the impact of an advertising blitz based on a specific product line for the
northern region in the 4th quarter, a _____ would be used.
_____ is the temporary storage that holds the information you’re working with, the
application software you’re using, and the operating system software you’re using.
_____ combines purchase requests from multiple buyers into a single large order, which
justifies a discount from the business.
_____ refers to the electronic integration of government agencies, activities, and
processes across a specific level of government.
With respect to the circumstances that surround making an ethical decision, _____
refers to how much or how little benefit or harm will come from a particular decision.
_____ uses red light to send and receive information.
_____ software is used to create letters, papers, or other basic documents.
The _____ attribute of information deals with having access to information no matter
where you are.
_____ is a hardware device that captures keystrokes on their journey from the keyboard
to the motherboard.
A(n) _____ or ad hoc, decision is one that you make infrequently (perhaps only once)
and you may even have different criteria for determining the best solution each time.
_____ is an iterative process in which a model of the information system is created
from business requirements, demonstrated to end users, then refined and enhanced
based on end user comments.