WorksheetsBusiness Essentials Unit 5
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The scope of the Internet can be describe as
regional
secure
worldwide
proprietary
What are Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X are examples of?
operating system
computers
interproviders
anti-virus software
What is technology that links employees who work in different locations and allows them to access the same business information?
network
structure
modem
line
Which of the following is the primary computer-system tool used to input data?
software
printer
keyboard
hardware
Internet Explorer is an example of_____software.
bookmark
browser
computer server
cookie
If Joe wants to respond to an email message that he received from Natalie, he should first click on the ___key.
forward
reply
send
import
Which of the following types of software programs would an employee use to prepare a form letter informing the company's clients of a change in product pricing?
word processing
spreadsheet
presentation
database
Patrick emails a newsletter attachement to 255 of his clients once a month. How can Patrick reduce the need to enter each client's individual email address in the email message header every time he sends out the newsletter.
delete old contract information
flag the message
use the copy/paste application
create a distribution list
When writing email messages, employes should remember that emials:
take a long time to prepare
can be forwarded to others
are formal correspondence
are private concersations
One reason why businesses develop and use information systems is to help with the:
public relations effort
decision-making process
internal communication plan
new recruitment system
Which of the following is an example of a business using technology to improve the efficiency of its salespeople?
providing laptop computers
accepting debit transactions
providing ATM machines
installing video catalogs
An automobile manufacturer is considering adding a sport utility vehicle to its product line. What technology would allow the company to experiment with different styles, features, and sizes of the new product without investing large amounts of money or time?
computer-aided design
computer-assisted manufacturing
data processing
artificial intelligence
Which of the following is a way in which technology has changed the way businesses operate?
employees are sometime able to telecommute
productivity has decreased, and costs have increasd
entering new and foreign markets has become more complex
the nature of marketing has remained relatively the same
Which of the following is not considered a technological innovation?
the weather
the wheel
the internet
the cell phone
What is the biggest impact on technology on the computer industry?
technology is not related to the computer industry
technology eliminated the computer industry
technology changed the computer industry
technology created the computer industry
Why do businesses often use spreadsheet software programs?
review personnel records
to analyze their operating expenses
review technical reports
review advertising plans
Which of the following is one way that businesses use database software programs?
to design company stationery
to track operating expenses
to prepare annual reports
to maintain customer lists
What type of software stores information about customers?
database
presentation
word processing
intranet
