QUESTION Computers can be classified into several types. What three types are primarily limited to business use? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Supercomputers, mainframe computers, and workstations are very powerful and expensive types of computers used for business applications. Explanation: Supercomputers, mainframes, and workstations are primarily used for powerful business applications. […]
QUESTION Cookies seem like a whimsical and harmless name for information technology. What is the purpose of cookies, and what are their potential drawbacks? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Cookies are text files that store personal website data such as login name, password, and site preferences. They let a site remember […]
QUESTION Raw data often needs to be processed into information to effectively support business decision making. But not all information is created equal. What five qualities are necessary for information to be useful? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: To be useful, information must be accurate, complete, relevant, timely, and secure. Explanation: […]
QUESTION Computers do many cool things, from playing music and supporting social media to helping children read. From a business decisions perspective, what is the primary purpose of a computer? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: For a business, the basic purpose of a computer is to process data into useful information. […]
QUESTION How is Wikipedia an example of Web 2.0? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Web 2.0 is an effort to make the Web more social, interactive, and collaborative. Wikipedia is a free, online encyclopedia developed through collaboration. Anyone can contribute information to an entry and review or correct information. Explanation: Wikipedia […]
QUESTION Swapping digital copies of movies, software, and music is a fairly common practice. Most people think it’s harmless. How does digital piracy hurt consumers? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Companies that produce digital media invest revenues in enhancing products and developing new products. Lost revenues from piracy lead to fewer […]
QUESTION Which of the following questions is most relevant to Retepson’s decisions with respect to the viability of its business model? A) Does Retepson currently have high market share or low market share in the industries in which it competes? B) Has Retepson been profitable throughout its history? C) Would the profit margins of any […]
QUESTION What is the mission of Internet 2, and who are its clients? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Internet 2 supports fast and reliable movement of huge amounts of data over high-speed networks. It is designed mainly for high-end users. Explanation: Internet 2 is a cooperative project that enables high-end users […]
QUESTION What are the benefits of cloud computing for users? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Businesses and people who use cloud computing pay only for the resources they use, rather than buying an expensive suite of software with features they don’t need. Users also don’t need to worry about technical maintenance […]
QUESTION What are two environmental problems caused by the expansion of information technology? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Increased energy use is one problem. Data centers require substantial electric power to run servers 24/7 and protect them from overheating. Electronic waste is also a problem. Millions of tech items are discarded […]
