BUS 100 Chapter 14-17 SOLVED Q&A

BUS 100Chapter 14-17 SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 13 Information Technology for Business 23) Who has access to intranets generally? A) employees B) suppliers C) customers D) shareholders E) dealers An ...

BUS 100Chapter 14-17 SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 13 Information Technology for Business 23) Who has access to intranets generally? A) employees B) suppliers C) customers D) shareholders E) dealers Answer: A Explanation: A) Employees are able to access confidential information on matters related to the conditions of their employment or materials related to the company business. Page Ref: 335 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 24) What system allows outsiders limited access to a firm's internal information systems? A) intranets B) firewalls C) extranets D) directories E) satellites Answer: C Explanation: C) An example of limited access is the ability of buyers to enter a system to see what goods are available. Page Ref: 335 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 25) What is a computer-based system that allows people to communicate simultaneously from different locations via telephone, e-mail, or video? A) groupware B) a data communication network C) the Internet D) electronic conferencing E) hypertext Answer: D Explanation: D) An advantage of electronic conferencing is that it can eliminate travel time and save money for the company. Page Ref: 336 Difficulty: Easy Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 26) What feature allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document? A) video conferencing B) voice mail C) data conferencing D) digital information service E) text messaging Answer: C Explanation: C) Data conferencing can be used to work on documents that specify design components and production schedules. Page Ref: 336 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 27) What type of network links computers and workstations, usually within one building? A) satellite communication B) global positioning C) personal digital D) wide area E) local area Answer: E Explanation: E) A LAN requires only one computer system with one database and software system. Page Ref: 337 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 28) In client-server networks, who is the usual client? A) the computer through which users make requests for information B) the application through which users answer information requests C) the customer who does business online D) the supplier who checks the availability of components E) the network which supports the database and software systems Answer: A Explanation: A) The clients are usually the laptop or desktop computers. Page Ref: 337 Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 29) What feature does a firewall provide? A) Internet access B) protection from electrical surges C) connectivity between stations in a LAN D) privacy protection E) links to computers in a WAN Answer: D Explanation: D) A firewall is set up to filter incoming information. Page Ref: 346 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 30) Which component directs the computer to the correct resources to use and how to use them? A) an application program B) system software C) an electronic spreadsheet D) a database E) management information systems Answer: B Explanation: B) System software are the programs that tell the computer how to function. Page Ref: 338 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Use of information technology Objective: 13.2 Learning Outcome: Identify the different types of technologies used in business and describe their uses Skill: Concept 31) Which type of communication technology is attractive to businesses because it eliminates travel expenses?