Ch. 3 - Information Management and Efficiency

What is information technology?

• The physical parts of a computer or related equipment

• A program that gives instructions to a computer

• The computer equipment and software used to process information

• A collection of related data

What are the activities involved in information processing?

• Input, processing, output, distribution, and storage

• Gathering data, analyzing data, and making decisions

• Creating, storing, and retrieving information

• Connecting computers and devices to share information

What is the purpose of security measures for computer systems?

• To protect against loss of data and loss of service

• To create, store, and retrieve information

• To link two or more computers and related devices

• To connect to the Internet wirelessly

What is an example of a traditional information resource?

• Marketing research firms

• Electronic databases

• Tablet computers

• Trade publications

What is the purpose of an intranet?

• To access online resources via a computer or smartphone

• To share data quickly and easily within a company

• To link data from two or more database tables

• To connect computers and devices to share information

What is the Internet primarily used for?

• Finding and sharing information

• Storing and retrieving data

• Creating financial reports

• Processing business transactions

What is the purpose of a web-based forum?

• To create, store, and retrieve information

• To connect computers and devices to share information

• To discuss or monitor information on a specific topic

• To analyze data contained in databases

What is the main advantage of using a tablet computer?

• Accessing the Internet wirelessly

• Storing a variety of data

• Sharing data quickly and easily

• Analyzing data in databases

What is the purpose of an accounting information system?

• To record transactions and create financial reports

• To keep track of customers

• To determine the cost of goods sold

• To process work in a manufacturing firm

What is the purpose of data mining?

• To protect against loss of data and loss of service

• To analyze the data contained in databases

• To connect computers and devices to share information

• To access online resources via a computer or smartphone