Technology in Business

Computer hardware includes:

• database programs
• laser printers
• graphics programs
• zip utilities

An advantage of portable computers is that they

• are less expensive than desktop computers
• Can be used anywhere
• have smaller keyboards than desktop computers
• require a battery pack

Spreadsheet programs perform mathematical operations by using.

• numerical data
• graphs
• formulas
• columns and rows

A database record is

• one part of a mathematical formula
• a collection of fields
• a single piece of information such as a customer name
• used in creating a spreadsheet

computer and the equipment used with them are called computer 

• software
• laptop
• hardware
• spreadsheet

A file accessible through the World wide Web that greets visitors and provides information

• spreadsheet
• web page
• search engine
• desktop

The internet is a worldwide computer network that allows people to 

• access the world wide web
• send and receive electronic mail
• buy and sell merchandise electronically
• all of these

To find products and services you need to run your business, you can search the web using

• a search engine
• browser
• e-commerce
• web paging

You may want to consider electronic marketing

• your traditional marketing methods have not been successful
• you sell products or services that can be used by people all over the country
• you can hire an inexpensive web site desginer
• your business targets only customers who live in your aea.

Before you purchase technology for your business, you should

• choose an internet service provider
• carefully assess your needs
• hire a computer consultant
• be open for business for at least six months