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Analog signals differ from digital signals in that: A. analog signals are represented versus time while digital signals are measured versus frequency B. analog signals are periodic, digital signals are not C. analog signals are continuous while digital signals remain […]

__________ capture keystrokes on a compromised system. A. Worms B. Zombies C. Keyloggers D. All of the above _________ images are the most common type of image being transmitted over today’s enterprise networks. A. Color B. Black and white C. […]

There are basically four ways to divide the spectrum among active users: frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), and ______________. Important objectives of computer security include: A. confidentiality B. integrity C. […]

Which of the following is the most commonly used standard for computer communications? A. SLA B. TCP/IP C. ISO D. USD A design factor relating to the transmission medium and the signal to determine the data rate and distance is: […]

________ are the branches between exchanges. A. Subscribers B. Subscriber line C. Exchanges D. Trunks Of the three classes of intruders into computer systems and networks, the clandestine user is typically: A. an insider to the organization B. an outsider […]

Cables and associated connecting hardware whose transmission characteristics are specified up to _________ fall into Category 5 UTP cabling. A. 50 MHz B. 100 MHz C. 150 MHz D. 200 MHz _________ are programs that extract information from name servers […]

In general, performance on a LAN _________ with an increase in the number of devices or the length of the wire. A. increases B. decreases C. fluctuates D. does not change The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is: A. proprietary protocol […]

A key logical component of an IDS is: A. sensors B. analyzers C. user interface D. all of the above The ________ is a company that provides backbone service to an ISP. A. NSP B. CO C. IXP D. CPE […]

Which of the following is NOT one of classes of function for control signaling? A. establishment B. supervisory C. call information D. network management One type of attack on the security of a computer system or network that impacts the […]

Data can exist in either analog or _________ form. A(n) _________ signal is one in which the signal intensity varies in a smooth fashion over time. Answer: analog A(n) _________ signal is one in which the signal intensity maintains a […]

Most Congressional legislation before the 1950s that affected business was A.economic in nature. B.social regulation. C.aimed at protecting individuals’ rights. D.to protect consumers’ privacy. The center of the controversy that aligns rich nations against poor nations is A.control of oil. […]

The model of ethical management that implies a positive and active opposition to what is right is called A.immoral management. B.moral management. C.semi-moral management. D.amoral management. The due-process resistance to drug testing is based on A.protecting employees’ constitutional rights. B.the […]

All hazardous chemicals must be accompanied by ____ to ensure proper use and handling. A.Child-Proof Safety Lids (CPSL) B.Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) C.Rubber Gloves (RG) D.Chemical Safety Data Guides (MSDG) The biggest change in corporate philanthropy since 2001 was […]

The recommended strategy for nonsupportive stakeholders is to A.monitor them. B.defend against them. C.involve them. D.collaborate with them. A systematic attempt to identify, measure, monitor, and evaluate a firm’s performance with respect to its social efforts, goals, and programs is […]

The discipline that deals with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation is A.morality. B.deontology. C.ethics. D.moral philosophy. Ethical issues at the industry level A.are usually handled by industry trade associations. B.are typically resolved through the […]

Ways that companies can address issues related to the ethical use of technology include all of the following except A.management dictate. B.use of the Information Systems Society’s code of ethics. C.relying on local and federal laws. D.collaboration between managers and […]

The concept of business responsibility based on using laws to constrain business behavior is referred to as the A.neoclassical economic model. B.socialist model. C.legal model. D.stakeholder model. An attempt to assess the underlying moral justifications for corporate actions and the […]

Which of the views of the firm recognizes the fewest stakeholders and is the least complex? A.production view B.managerial view C.ownership view D.stakeholder view Directors who have some sort of ties to the firm are termed A.dependent directors. B.independent directors. […]

Precipitation containing harmful amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids A.occurs only in wet forms. B.is called acid rain. C.occurs mostly in rain forests. D.affects only man-made products. A purposeful aggregation of people who represent a common cause or share common […]

The relationship between corporate social performance and financial performance is viewed from three different perspectives. The most popular view is based on the belief that A.socially responsible firms are more financially profitable. B.more profitable firms have the ability to be […]

All the following are true of training except A.vital for employees. B.keeps employees at the cutting edge in changing environments. C.it increases knowledge and skill. D.tuition reimbursement programs. Which of the following is not something that potential whistle-blowers should do? […]

Which of the following is not a type of justice mentioned in the textbook? A.distributive justice B.compensatory justice C.procedural justice D.utilitarian justice The case that is generally agreed to have “made” crisis management is the A.Ford/Firestone tire tread separation case. […]

The micro level of legitimacy refers to achieving and maintaining legitimacy by conforming to societal expectations for A.the business system as a whole. B.public policy partnerships. C.non-government organizations. D.individual businesses. Some of the most vocal opposition to PACS comes from […]

All living and nonliving substances present in a particular place is a(n) A.environment. B.ecosystem. C.ecology. D.habitat. The Alien Tort Claims Act allows A.foreign individuals to sue U.S. firms in American courts for their actions abroad. B.foreign companies to sue U.S. […]

Spheres of power describe the arenas in which power may be utilized. Comparative advertising always affects advertising positively. Answer: FALSE Secondary, or passive, smoke can cause death of lung cancer even in non-smokers. Answer: TRUE The Americans with Disabilities Act […]

The technology related to the Internet has shifted the burden onto individual employees to monitor their own workplace activities. The stages of the issues management process are easily separable; thus each can be assigned to a specialist with the public […]

Leadership PACs were designed to allow lawmakers holding safe seats to funnel money to colleagues without a risk of not being reelected. Managers have successfully lobbied Congress to make shareholder lawsuits very difficult to file. Answer: FALSE[/cpmembership] The consumer movement […]

Integrity is the quality most sought after in leaders. Some management scholars believe that the successful firms of the future will be those that can meet stakeholders’ social expectations and investment advisors’ financial expectations. Answer: FALSE The “Silent Stakeholder” is […]

In practice, it is relatively simple to determine the motives behind business giving. Outsourcing today affects both blue collar and white collar jobs. Answer: TRUE A political strategy for public activism is keeping an issue off the public agenda and […]

The money that PACs donate to political candidates has brought about great benefit to the political system. Our goals for business focus solely on the production and distribution of goods and services. Answer: FALSE[/cpmembership] One of the primary problems associated […]

The purpose of corporate governance is a direct outgrowth of the question of legitimacy. The ethical tests approach is considered a more pragmatic approach than the principles approach to ethics. Answer: TRUE Business’s response to consumerism has consistently been to […]

Use of the polygraph has been banned in virtually all situations. Affirmative action postures are noted as ‘soft” or “weak.” Answer: TRUE Practically speaking the corporate CEO often does the work the nominating committee should do. Answer: TRUE Many government […]

With regard to data security, data breaches are on the rise. Biodiversity continues to be lost at a small rate. Answer: FALSE One of the most direct ways in which government influences business is through transfer payments. Answer: FALSE Corruption, […]

If the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) cannot get advertisers to modify their campaigns, CARU must let the matter drop with no further action. Power is only manifest when it is used purposefully. Answer: FALSE For an MNC to be […]

The restriction of business activities can be expected to continue as the extinction rate for species climbs. The monetary policy set the Federal Reserve System is completely independent of the influence of other branches of government. Answer: FALSE A society […]

Targets of comparative advertising have no recourse if they think their competition has gone too far. Based on recent Supreme Court decisions, it is unclear that affirmative action will be abolished in this decade. Answer: TRUE Because it represents a […]

Cross-cultural contradictions arise due to: A. The emergence of a developing country’s economic power. B. Religious differences practiced by business executives. C. Differences between home and host countries’ ethical standards. D. All of the above. According to management scholar Karl […]

An organization that produces net zero emissions of greenhouse gases is achieving: A. Carbon offsets. B. Carbon credits. C. Carbon neutrality. D. Black carbon. Variation in the important human characteristics that distinguish people from one another is called: A. Workforce […]

According to a survey of community relations managers, what is the most important social issue facing communities today? A. Education. B. Health care. C. Public safety. D. Housing. Habitat for Humanity is considered a: A. Corporation. B. Government division. C. […]

The percentage of global wealth concentrated at the Bottom of the Pyramid is: A. 8 percent. B. 22 percent. C. 60 percent. D. 70 percent. The fiduciary duty of managers benefits a firm’s: A. Shareholders. B. Customers. C. Employees. D. […]

A company can increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce by: A. Accommodating family needs outside of work. B. Moving all operations overseas. C. Hiring only foreign-born managers. D. Showing foreign films weekly. An individual who is a supporter of […]

Business managers need a set of ethical guidelines to help them: A. Understand the changing customs throughout the world. B. Justify the resolution which best helps them. C. Identify and analyze the nature of the ethical problem. D. None of […]

Interactions between business and society occur: A. Within a finite natural ecosystem. B. Only during an environmental crisis. C. When business employees and the community are of similar cultural backgrounds. D. When legislation is passed requiring interaction. Which of the […]

MIT researchers determined that 90 percent of shopper’s credit-card transactions could be used to: A. Uniquely identify an individual’s shopping habits and preferences. B. Collect individual social security numbers. C. Identify an individual shopper using only four bits of secondary […]

Which of the following is true about romantic relationships in the workplace? A. Most businesses have strict policies forbidding all romantic relationships in the workplace. B. OSHA requires businesses to forbid workplace romantic relationships. C. Many companies allow managers to […]

The leading cause of death on the job is due to: A. Falls. B. Vehicle accidents. C. Contact with equipment. D. Murder. The Securities and Exchange Commission outlaws: A. Any manipulative or deceptive device used to trade stocks. B. Compensating […]

In recent years, the use of drug testing in the workplace has increased as drugs have become more available. According to Figure 16-5, the country with the highest percentage of women holding board member positions is the United States. Answer: […]

The U.S. government strictly controls the use of GPS and similar tracking devices at the federal level. Civic engagement is a major way in which companies carry out their corporate citizenship mission. Answer: TRUE In most companies, a moral atmosphere […]

A commons is a shared resource, such as land, air or water that a group of people uses collectively. Companies that have name recognition also have a good reputation. Answer: FALSE The proportion of working women that have told researchers […]

Expert witnesses provide information to legislators for businesses or business groups. Because supply chains have become heavily globalized, government regulation efforts are now more concentrated and increasingly effective. Answer: FALSE One reason lead firms do not change suppliers is due […]