CH 16 IT Few options Practice

What is the main topic of the chapter titled "Managing Information and Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link"?

• Managing information and technology

• The evolution of mobile phones

What is the significance of the $10,000 Mac pros mentioned in the text?

• They are affordable for the average computer user.

• They use high-end graphics cards and Intel’s fastest desktop chips.

What is one of the key benefits of high-speed networks mentioned in the text?

• They allow businesses to coordinate internal functions and reach customers.

• They increase the price of Mac pros.

What has allowed New Jersey-based Copart to become a global, billion-dollar "junk yard"?

• Exponential increases in broadband internet speeds

• Efficient hardware

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

• The physical tools and equipment used to collect, input, store, organize, and process data

• Software that helps a user perform a desired task

What is the primary function of system software?

• To provide instructions to a computer so that it can perform a desired task

• To control the overall operation of the computer

What is the role of applications software?

• To manage the file system and reading programs

• To help users perform a desired task

Which of the following is an example of vertical application software?

• Dealertrack's vertical application software for automobile dealers

• Personal information management software

What is the primary function of a broadband internet connection?

• To transmit large amounts of data very quickly

• To provide access to social networks

What is the main reason firms use networks?

• To communicate with each other and share resources

• To provide access to private networks