Question 1

If a manager needs a reporting system that provides the ability to ask "what if" questions,which of the following systems would she install?

Accepted Answer

A)   an expert system
B)   a transaction processing system
C)   a decision support system
D)   an operating system

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes computer networks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enterprise software cannot be run on computer networks.
B)   A computer network is a group of two or more computers linked together by communications channels to share data and information.
C)   Computer networks can be used only to connect computers at one site.
D)   A LAN is a logistical analog network.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes computer networks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Within a computer network, the client manages the network's resources.
B)   Within a computer network, the server is the application that runs on a personal computer or workstation.
C)   Networks have eliminated the need for data sharing.
D)   Computer networks include clients and servers.

Question 4

Which of the following information systems is used by both operational managers and middle managers?

Accepted Answer

A)   a decision support system
B)   a management information system
C)   a management analytic system
D)   a transaction processing system

Question 5

Which management support system uses artificial intelligence?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A company that needs periodic access to high-end computing resources but has little money to spend on such a project can use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   on-demand computing
B)   virtual application providers
C)   network servers
D)   expert systems

Question 7

What are the two basic kinds of networks?

Accepted Answer

local area network (...

Question 8

An office automation system is a communication tool that includes voice mail,e-mail,word processing,and facsimile systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Collecting data over a period of time and then processing that data all at the same time is called what type of processing?

Accepted Answer

A)   auxiliary
B)   batch
C)   off-line
D)   online

Question 10

Which of the following is a management support system that uses artificial intelligence to enable computers to reason and learn to solve problems in much the same way as humans do?

Accepted Answer

A)   an information reporting system
B)   an expert system
C)   an executive information system
D)   an operating system

Question 11

ASPs (also called area server portals)provide computer users with access to e-commerce opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do we call processing data as they become available?

Accepted Answer

A)   off-line processing
B)   batch processing
C)   online processing
D)   auxiliary processing

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an office automation system?

Accepted Answer

A)   It automates production processes, and orders and monitors inventory.
B)   It is technology used by information technologists only.
C)   It is technology used to assist all levels of employees to complete their daily tasks.
D)   It includes devices used for telecommuting only.

Question 14

Which of the following types of management focuses on gathering and sharing an organization's collective experience to improve productivity and foster innovation?

Accepted Answer

A)   intrapreneurial management
B)   information management
C)   knowledge management
D)   creative management

Question 15

Companies adopt portal technology to take advantage of a shorter time to perform tasks and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Internet is essentially a worldwide wide area network (WAN).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Today's companies are spending increasing amounts of money on improving their IT budgets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Companies that have created large databases full of individual customer information are ignoring the concerns of consumers about potential privacy violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes knowledge management?

Accepted Answer

A)   Knowledge management eliminates security breaches and unauthorized access to a company's knowledge.
B)   Knowledge management is synonymous with information management.
C)   Knowledge management focuses on gathering and sharing an organization's collective knowledge to improve productivity and foster innovation.
D)   Knowledge management is so complex that it does not belong in any one functional area.

Question 20

According to your text,"Networks include clients and servers." What are clients and servers?

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Exam 4: Technology Managing Information for Business Success

Which of the following types of management focuses on gathering and sharing an organization's collective experience to improve productivity and foster innovation?

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Which of the following statements best describes computer networks?

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Which of the following statements best describes knowledge management?

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The Internet is essentially a worldwide wide area network (WAN).

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Which of the following is a management support system that uses artificial intelligence to enable computers to reason and learn to solve problems in much the same way as humans do?

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Which of the following best describes an office automation system?

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Which management support system uses artificial intelligence?

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According to your text,"Networks include clients and servers." What are clients and servers?

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Today's companies are spending increasing amounts of money on improving their IT budgets.

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Which of the following information systems is used by both operational managers and middle managers?

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Collecting data over a period of time and then processing that data all at the same time is called what type of processing?

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Companies adopt portal technology to take advantage of a shorter time to perform tasks and processes.

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What are the two basic kinds of networks?

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ASPs (also called area server portals)provide computer users with access to e-commerce opportunities.

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If a manager needs a reporting system that provides the ability to ask "what if" questions,which of the following systems would she install?

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What do we call processing data as they become available?

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A company that needs periodic access to high-end computing resources but has little money to spend on such a project can use which of the following?

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Companies that have created large databases full of individual customer information are ignoring the concerns of consumers about potential privacy violations.

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An office automation system is a communication tool that includes voice mail,e-mail,word processing,and facsimile systems.

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Which of the following statements best describes computer networks?

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