What is the primary function of a broadband internet connection?

To transmit large amounts of data very quickly

To provide access to social networks

To support video streaming services

To connect smartphones to the internet

What is the primary reason firms use private networks?

To strengthen their relationships with important stakeholders

To increase their internet speed

To reduce their operational costs

To provide free Wi-Fi to employees

What is the main purpose of Internet2 (I2)?

To deliver high-speed internet to member organizations and educational institutions

To provide high-speed internet access to the general public

To offer a platform for social media interactions

To replace standard broadband for all users

What tool is suggested to help regular consumers compete with scalper bots?

OctoShop Chrome browser extension

A private network for a single organization

A public network for global communication

What is one of the missions of the internet2 consortium?

To facilitate the development of revolutionary internet technologies

To increase online shopping efficiency

To create social media platforms

To improve video streaming quality

What is the primary use of an intranet within an organization?

To facilitate communication and collaboration among employees

An internal network that allows limited access to a selected group of stakeholders.

A public network that allows access to everyone.

A private network that only employees can access.

A network used exclusively for marketing purposes.

What is the primary role of the IT department in many business organizations?

To manage the company's information technology resources.

To manage the company's finances.

To handle the company's marketing strategies.

To oversee the company's human resources.

What is cloud computing?

Using internet-based storage capacity, applications, and processing power to supplement or replace internally owned computer resources.

Storing data on physical servers within the company.

Using external hard drives for data storage.

What is one of the benefits of using cloud services mentioned in the text?

Limited access to computing resources

Reduced need for cybersecurity professionals

What is one of the reasons companies are moving to the cloud, according to the text?

To break the cycle of hardware investment

To reduce the number of IT personnel

What is one of the benefits of using cloud-based apps and tools for clients?

Access to a variety of sophisticated apps and tools

Limited access to business applications

What is one of the vital functions of information technology in relation to business?

Transforming data into useful information for decision makers

Creating new software applications

What is the main difference between data and information according to the text?

Data are raw facts and figures, while information is processed data that is meaningful to the user

Data is always numerical, while information is always textual

Data is used for storage, while information is used for communication

Data is more reliable than information

What is the promise of electronic health records (EHRs) mentioned in the text?

They can capture all of the data from every doctor's appointment, medical and lab test, and hospital stay

They can reduce the cost of healthcare

They can eliminate the need for medical professionals

They can replace traditional paper records completely

What is the problem with centralized EHRs as mentioned in the text?

They have too much data, making it difficult to find relevant information

They are too expensive to implement

They are not compatible with other systems

What is the purpose of the AWARE system used in ICUs according to the text?

To reduce the length of ICU stays and hospital costs

To increase the number of ICU beds

To monitor the hospital staff's performance

To improve the hospital's infrastructure

According to the text, what is the impact of using disposable sensors for people with Type 1 diabetes?

It allows continuous monitoring and reporting of insulin levels

It increases the frequency of blood glucose tests

It reduces the need for insulin

It eliminates the need for any blood glucose testing

What is the primary function of decision support systems (DSS)?

To give managers access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information

To store large amounts of data in a centralized location

To analyze vast amounts of data to identify useful information that had been hidden

To help businesses discover subtle and complex relationships hidden in their data

What is a business intelligence system designed to do?

Help businesses discover subtle and complex relationships hidden in their data

Store data in a centralized location

Provide statistical and mathematical techniques to analyze data

What is a data warehouse?

A large, organization-wide database that stores data in a centralized location

A system that helps managers make better decisions

A technique to analyze vast amounts of data

A system that predicts when a steel wheel needs fixing or replacing

What is the purpose of data mining?

To analyze vast amounts of data to identify useful information that had been hidden

To store data in a centralized location

To provide managers with high-quality information

To predict when a steel wheel needs fixing or replacing

What is one of the most common approaches to implementing a business intelligence system?

Creating a data warehouse and using data mining

Creating a decision support system

Using data mining to discover unknown relationships

Using conventional technology to store data

What is an expert system (ES) used for in decision-making processes?

To guide the manager through the decision-making process

Which of the following is a common use of expert systems in hospitals?

Determining if a coughing patient has pneumonia

Managing financial transactions

What does e-commerce refer to?

The marketing, buying, selling, and servicing of products over a network

The use of expert systems in hospitals

The development of new software

The management of physical stores

What is business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce?

E-commerce in which businesses sell products and services to final consumers

E-commerce in which businesses sell supplies to other businesses

E-commerce in which consumers sell to other consumers

E-commerce in which businesses sell to government agencies

What is business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce?

E-commerce in which businesses sell supplies, components, machinery, equipment, or services to other businesses

E-commerce in which businesses sell products and services to final consumers

E-commerce in which consumers sell to other consumers

E-commerce in which businesses sell to government agencies

What is the primary goal of search engine optimization (SEO)?

To optimize a website for higher rankings in organic search results

To increase the number of paid advertisements

To improve social media engagement

To enhance email marketing campaigns

What is one of the reasons Bitcoin investors might lose access to their Bitcoin accounts?

Forgetting their Bitcoin wallet password

Forgetting their email password

What is one method mentioned to encourage people to create stronger passwords?

Displaying password expiration times

Providing free password managers

What is one way to tell if a website is using SSL to secure payment information?

The website has a green background

The website asks for a security question

What is a digital wallet primarily used for?

Secure electronic transfer of funds for e-commerce transactions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key benefits of high-speed networks for businesses mentioned in the text?

They reduce the cost of hardware.

They allow businesses to coordinate internal functions.

They increase the physical size of businesses.

They eliminate the need for software.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, what has become more powerful, more flexible, and easier to use?

Hardware

Internet

Software

Networks

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

Programs that provide instructions to a computer

The physical tools and equipment used to collect, input, store, organize, and process data

Software that helps a user perform a desired task

The operating system of a computer

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Antivirus software

Operating system software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of application software?

To control the overall operation of the computer

To perform a desired task for the user

To manage the file system and reading programs

To provide instructions to a computer

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by operating system software?

Running programs

Opening, saving, or deleting files

Copying a file to another directory

Creating a spreadsheet

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a vertical application software?

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Personal information management software

Dealertrack's vertical application software for automobile dealers

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CH 15 Computer Technology Quiz

What is one of the key benefits of high-speed networks for businesses mentioned in the text?

According to the text, what has become more powerful, more flexible, and easier to use?

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

Which of the following is an example of system software?

What is the primary function of application software?

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by operating system software?

What is an example of a vertical application software?

What is the primary function of a broadband internet connection?

What is the primary reason firms use private networks?

What is the world's largest computer network referred to as?

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