chapter 11

a computer _______ is a program code hidden in a system that can later do damage to software or stored data

• spam

• virus

• geek

• pirate

___________ software refers to programs that preform specific tasks such as word processing or accounting

• business

• output

• application

• computer

companies typically use desktop publishing software to produce

• financial calculations

• newsletters, brochures, and booklets

• alphabetized customerlists

• all of the above

an organization's reports, letters, and memos are usually created with

• spreadsheet software

• graphics software

• word processing software

• database software

businesses often use spreadsheet software to conduct _ analysis to calculate the effect of different prices on profit.

• output

• application

• what-if

• presentation

the most commonly used operating system software is

• linux

• microsoft word

• photoshop

• windows

the location where a spreadsheet column and row intersect is called a cell.

• true

• false

which of the following workers would probably be LEAST likely to telecommute?

• auto mechanic

• writer

• sales rep

• website designer

computer ______ is the ability to use computers to process information or solve problems.

• software

• hardware

• literacy

• assisted instruction

the final step in the operation of MIS is

• process, analyze, and organize data

• obtain facts, figures, and other data

• distribute data to decision makers

• update data files as needed