Unit 5.9 Critical infrastructures

Data centres have relatively low maintenance costs ​ (a)   ​ Data centres are designed for the secure storage and management of large amounts of data ​ (b)   Critical infrastructures are physical infrastructures that are part of an organization's management information systems​ (c)   Social media platforms rely on critical infrastructures to connect people and share information in a safe and secure online environment ​ (d)   The Internet of Things (IoT) devices require critical infrastructures for monitoring and controlling connectivity and data processing​ (e)  

• False
• True

Smart transportation systems depend on critical infrastructures for the efficient movement of people, raw materials, semi-finished goods (components), and finished goods ​ (a)   Cloud computing services require on the use of external storage equipment ​ (b)   Cloud computing allows users to enjoy management information tools from any location in the world​ (c)   Chatbots are a commonly and increasingly used technology by businesses operating in the secondary sector ​ (d)   Artificial neural networks are designed for the secure storage, management, and dissemination of large amounts of data ​ (e)  

• True
• False

What is critical infrastructure in the context of management information systems (MIS)?

• Only physical (hardware) structures

• Only non-physical (software) infrastructures

• Both physical and non-physical infrastructures

• Neither physical nor non-physical infrastructures

What do artificial neural networks (ANNs) simulate in critical infrastructures?

• Human muscle movements

• Financial market trends

• Human brain data processing and analysis

• Cloud computing algorithms

What is a feature of data centres in the modern corporate world?

• Physical storage devices only

• Limited access to data due to cybersecurity measures

• Virtual communications and collaboration systems

• Exclusive use for artificial intelligence (AI) to support decision making

What is the role of cloud computing in the context of management information systems?

• Restricted to specific geographical locations for security reasons

• Exclusive use for data backup and archiving

• Exclusive for use by large businesses than can afford these systems

• Enables storage, organization, and management of data online

Which category of cloud computing is managed by an external cloud service provider?

• Hybrid clouds

• Private clouds

• Both private and public clouds

• Public clouds

What is the primary advantage of using cloud services for businesses?

• The dependency on local servers

• Having limited and secure access to management information tools

• Having global access to management information tools via the Internet

• The reliance on external storage equipment

What do chatbots simulate during online discussions with customers?

• Real human interactions

• Cloud computing algorithms

• Physical server operations

• Data analytics

Which application is not a valid use of artificial neural networks (ANNs)?

• Chatbots

• Processing and analyzing data

• Data backup and archiving

• Virtual assistants