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 […]
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, best supports Marquand’s position? A) Having information to help it plan gives a business the greatest competitive edge. B) Information technology has given consumers more choices than ever before. C) The majority of consumers make at least one online purchase per month. D) Information technology has greatly increased […]
QUESTION Which of the following would NOT be associated with Internet 2? A) servers B) WAN C) narrowband D) VPN E) broadband ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Internet 2 links over 200 universities into a “virtual university.” Because it offers high-speed data transfer, Internet 2 would not use narrowband technology.
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, best supports Stevenson’s position? A) In general, the more that information technology is used by businesses, the better they perform. B) Businesses that exclusively sell online have been the fastest growing. C) The most successful businesses are those that make use of information technology. D) Many more businesses […]
QUESTION In a computer network, what serves as the “go-between”? Explain. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: A server acts as the “go-between” in a computer network. It is a central computer that stores data and programs to connect or supply services to other computers and devices. Explanation: Servers are centralized computers […]
QUESTION Which of the following is assumed by Stevenson? A) Most people do not like shopping at traditional retail stores. B) Many businesses are reluctant to adopt the latest information technology. C) Most consumers use the Internet primarily to buy goods. D) The greatest benefit of information technology has been to businesses. E) Many products […]
QUESTION What is the difference between vertical market software and horizontal market software? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Vertical market software is designed for a specific profession or industry. Horizontal market software has broader application across many industries. Explanation: Vertical market software is developed for particular professions or industries. Computer-aided design […]
QUESTION Which of the following is assumed by Marquand? A) All businesses now use information technology for communication and information. B) Relatively few businesses sell products online. C) Less information was available to businesses before the information technology revolution than there is now. D) Consumers preferentially choose to buy from businesses that use the latest […]
QUESTION List the two core components of information technology and the purpose of each. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Information technology is comprised of computers and communications technology. The main purpose of computers is to improve problem solving and productivity. The purpose of communications technology is to enable communicating over distances. […]
QUESTION Interstate’s chief information officer thinks that improvements to the company’s wide area network (WAN) should be a priority for the company. Which of the following, if true, strengthens her position? A) Interstate’s various branches rely greatly on information-sharing with each other. B) Much of the hardware that is used in Interstate’s offices has not […]
