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WorksheetsUnit 5 Business
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 41mins
Why do businesses often use spreadsheet software programs?
review personal records
to analyze their operating expenses
review technical reports
review advertizing plans
Natalie is a research associate for a marketing-research firm who spends a lot of her time on the internet obtaining various types of business information. Natalie can save time and easily return to websites that she frequently visits by using the ______ tool on her Internet browser.
classifying
highlighting
sorting
bookmarking
What is technology that links employees who work in different locations and allows them to access the same business information?
network
structure
modem
line
What are Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X are examples of?
operating systems
computers
internet providers
anti-virus software
The scope of the Internet can be described as
regional
secure
worldwide
proprietary
When writing email messages, employees should remember that emails
take a long time to prepare
can be forwarded to others
are formal correspondence
are private conversations
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
Patrick emails a newsletter attachment 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 contact information
Flag the message
Use the copy/paste application
Create a distribution list
Internet explorer is an example of _______ software.
bookmark
browser
computer server
cookie
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
Which of the following is the primary computer-system tool used to input data?
software
printer
keyboard
Hardware
Which of the following is one way that business use database software programs?
to design company stationery
to track operating expenses
to prepare annual reports
to maintain customer lists
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
what type of software stores information about customers?
Database
presentation
word processing
intranet
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 business operate?
Employees are sometimes able to telecommute
productivity has decreased, and costs have increased
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 it when computers direct robots and other machines to do specific tasks in a technology?
computer- aided manufacturing
computer-aided design
internet telephony
virtual training
What is the biggest impact of 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
Natalie is a research associate for a marketing-research firm who spends a lot of her time on the Internet obtaining various types of business information. Natalie can save time and easily return to websites that she frequently visits by using the __________tool on her Internet browser.
classifying
highlighting
sorting
bookmarking
What is technology that links employees who work in different locations and allows them to access the same business information?
network
structure
modem
line
What are Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X are examples of?
operating systems
computers
Internet providers
anti-virus software
The scope of the Internet can be described as
regional.
secure.
worldwide.
proprietary.
When writing email messages, employees should remember that emails
take a long time to prepare.
can be forwarded to others.
are formal correspondence.
are private conversations
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
Patrick emails a newsletter attachment 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 contact information
Flag the message
Use the copy/paste application
Create a distribution list
Internet Explorer is an example of__________ software.
bookmark
browser
computer server
cookie
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
Which of the following is the primary computer-system tool used to input data?
Software
Keyboard
Printer
Hardware
Which of the following is one way that businesses use database software programs?
To design company stationery
To track operating expenses
To maintain customer lists
To prepare annual reports
One reason why businesses develop and use information systems is to help with
decision-making process.
internal communication plan.
new recruitment system.
the public relations effort.
What type of software stores information about customers?
Database
Presentation
Word processing
Intranet
Which of the following is an example of a business using technology to improve the efficiency of its salespeople?
Providing ATM machines
Installing video catalogs
Accepting debit transactions
Providing laptop computers
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-assisted manufacturing
Computer-aided design
Data processing
Artificial intelligence
Which of the following is a way in which technology has changed the way businesses operate?
Productivity has decreased, and costs have increased.
Entering new and foreign markets has become more complex.
Employees are sometimes able to telecommute.
The nature of marketing has remained relatively the same.
Which of the following is not considered a technological innovation?
The cell phone
The Internet
The wheel
The weather
What is it when computers direct robots and other machines to do specific tasks in a technology?
computer-aided manufacturing.
computer-aided design.
Internet telephony.
virtual training.
What is the biggest impact of technology on the computer industry?
Technology changed the computer industry.
Technology eliminated the computer industry.
Technology created the computer industry
Technology is not related to the computer industry.
What is online storage that enables users to upload, store and access their files via the Internet?
Cookies
Software
Cloud storage
Data migration
What are text files that are put on a website visitor's hard disk and then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior?
Cookies
Cakes
Data
Hardware
What are programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations?
Hardware
Software
Databases
Intranet
Converting facts and figures into useful information.
Data migration
Data processing
Database
Information technology
Information technology is a subset of:
Database Management
Internet
Intranet
Information Systems
Keyboards, mouses, scanners and microphones are examples of:
Computers
Input devices
Output devices
Processor
Contains billions of transistors; responsible for the fundamental computing within the system, and directly or indirectly controls all the other components.
Secondary memory
Main memory
Processor
Network
An object placed into orbit by humans; most are used for communications purposes:
Expert system
Network
VOIP
Satellite
Request for data that match a criteria
Queries
Internet
Intranet
Cookies
If I wish to send an email that includes a word document, what email feature will I use?
Auto-signature
Copy/paste
Attachment
Reply All
Within a spreadsheet application, what is the rectangular area formed by the intersection of a row and a column?
Worksheet
Workbook
Formula
Cell
Google and Yahoo are examples of:
Browsers
Search engines
Viruses
Internet
Internet Explorer and Safari are examples of:
Browsers
Search engines
Viruses
Internet
Which application type enables users to enter and store written work into many types of documents?
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Word Processor
Database
Which application type enables users to sort, organize and arrange data efficiently, and calculate numerical data?
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Word Processor
Database
Which application type enables users to sort, organize and arrange data efficiently, and calculate numerical data?
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Word Processor
Database
I am sending an email to a parent. I would like for the administration to receive a copy of the email but I don't want the parent to see that the administration has been included. What feature might I use?
CC
BCC
Reply
Reply All
I will be out of the country and unable to respond to email for 7 days. What feature would be useful in setting expectations for my email contacts?
ALL CAPS
Reply All
Auto-response
BCC
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of email?
It has a formal tone
It has been in use since 1971
Lots of detail can be included
It has a 98% open rate
A piece of code capable of copying itself; typically has a corrupting effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
Phishing
Virus
Hacker
Spreadsheet
The fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
Virus
Fishing
Phishing
Stealing
A policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of nondurable materials.
Good business
Planned obsolescence
Fast tracking
Capital Improvement
The practical application of science to society and industry.
Computers
Internet
Technology
Invention
Working from home or a remote location increased as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the term for this practice?
Homebound
Traveling
Domesticity
Telecommuting
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
