Unit 13: Information Technology

1. Management Information Systems (MIS) gather, analyze, and distribute data to:

• Employees
• Suppliers
• Customers
• Competitors

2. True or False: Information is used to make long-term business decisions for a firm.

• True
• False

3. True or False: Networks help companies share data and expensive hardware to reduce operating efficiency.

• True
• False

4. Check all that apply. What are commonly used networks in a business?

• LAN
• WAN
• VPN
• Intranet
• Internet

5. Complete the sentence. Transaction processing....

• collects and organizes operational data on the firm's activities.
• helps managers by transforming data into information and run "what if" scenarios.
• connects to payment processing systems and banks to collect payment from customers.
• is a technical support hub for employees.

6.. Complete the sentence. MIS....

• collects and organizes operational data on the firm's activities.
• helps managers by transforming data into information and run "what if" scenarios.
• connects to payment processing systems and banks to collect payment from customers.
• is a technical support hub for employees.

7. True or False: Technology management and planning help companies optimize their business operations by helping firms evaluate goals & objectives.

• True
• False

8. Why do IT managers evaluate existing infrastructure?

• Spend money
• Improve productivity
• Improve efficiency
• Encourage Innovation
• Option 5

9. How do companies protect computers and information?

• Prepare written security policies
• Use virus protection
• Implement Firewalls
• Train Employees
• All of the Above

10. Leading Trends in Information Technology include:

• AI
• Digital Forensics
• Internal Grids
• Cloud Computing
• All of the Above