Professonal Communications Review Part 2

(a)   systems allow employees to track their performance and receive ongoing feedback.

• Scheduling and filing
• Employee and project management
• Tax and invoicing
• Ecommerce and customization

Which of the following is NOT something which can present risks and ethical concerns for businesses?

• Invasion of privacy of employees

• Data protection of stored information

• Employees buying a new personal laptop

• Technology failure from malfunctions

Select the correct answer from the choices provided in the underlined sections. System software / Application software provides instructions for basic operation of computer hardware and application software / system software provides platforms and instructions for specific tasks.

• System software / Application software

• Application software / System software

Which of the following is NOT a purpose workplace technology serves?

• Improving communication

• Increasing productivity

• Enhancing employee satisfaction

• Creating more manual work

Which of the following does NOT describe the cloud?

• Global network of remote servers

• Stores and manages data

• Private network used by organizations

• Runs application software

With Wi-Fi, (a)   are used to transport the internet signal between the computer and a router.

• wireless transmissions
• Bluetooth signals
• Ethernet cables
• Fiber optics

The internet is the world’s largest, most popular network.

• True

• False

A web-based application is application software which operates and can be accessed through ___________.

• Intranets

• The World Wide Web

• Desktop applications

• Storage hardware devices

Networks are connections among computers to facilitate communication and sharing of resources.

• True

• False

Which of the following does NOT describe intranets?

• Typically used for sharing company news, policies and documents

• May incorporate communication and collaboration tools

• May be connected to internet through one or more gateway computers

• Public resource available to everyone