Coach Barton EL 5 Test: Technology In Business

A disadvantage for telecommuters is that their companies may decrease their salary because the employee is saving money by not commuting.

• True
• False

A scanner is an output device.

• True
• False

Software is a computer program that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs.

• True
• False

A spreadsheet program is used to store data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval.

• True
• False

Well-designed work stations can help to increase efficiency.

• True
• False

A microprocessor is also called a central processing unit, or microchip.

• True
• False

The World Wide Web is a part of the Internet.

• True
• False

A worm is a special virus that invades a computer network and multiplies itself as it spreads throughout the network.

• True
• False

Information technology allows people to

• access information quickly and easily
• telecommute
• process and distribute information in digital form
• all of the above

An arrangement that allows employees to work at home while communicating with the workplace by phone, fax, or modem is called

• telecommunicating
• telecommuting
• homework
• telecommunications