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WorksheetsUnit 5 Quiz
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
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
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 the set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software of a computer?
A electronic resource
B. digital connection
C. operating system
D. transfer protocol
William is creating a book report for his Entrepreneurship class. He can create an outline, the report, and a list of works cited all in the same application. Which application software is Hugo using?
database
presentation
spreadsheet
word processing
Which application software is designed to create, store, manage, search, and extract information?
A database application
B. presentation application
C. spreadsheet application
D. word processing application
Sally is an architect who works with engineers to create precision drawings and technical illustrations. What type of computer technology does Sally use?
expert systems
networking technology
computer-aided design (CAD)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Meg would like to send the same e-mail message to multiple people at once. She wants to save their e-mail contact information for future e-mail messages too. Which e-mail service should she use?
A virus
B. attachments
C. address book
D. distribution lists
Mrs. Jones is helping her students create accounting forms in class. They are entering numbers and text to create the forms, which calculate the ending financial information. Which application software are they using?
A database
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. word processing
What are the programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations?
A cookies
B. software
C. hardware
D. information systems
Jacob browses for workout gear online. He needs to type in the website address of the company to access the website. This website address is called:
the World Wide Web (WWW).
a browser.
the uniform resource locator (URL).
a virus
What is the computerized storage of information and facts called?
A database application
B. telecommuting software
C. Global Positioning System (GPS)
D. Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Four J Automotive Company specializes in automotive repair. Which computer technology helps the mechanic to diagnose car engine trouble?
A expert systems
B. networking technology
C. computer-aided design (CAD)
D. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Why do many businesses store information in a computerized database?
to maintain client lists
B. to transcribe word documents
C. to calculate and chart economic trends
D. to communicate company policies to employees
What do businesses often develop to be able to store and analyze data for the purpose of making business decisions?
A advertisements
B. employee policies
C. information systems
D. machinery operating guides
Applications and programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations are called:
A hardware.
networks.
C. satellites.
D. software.
Which software enables users to enter and store their written work as various types of documents?
A database
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. word processing
Robert keeps track of all orders, customer names and addresses, and inventory in an application software. Which application software is Robert using?
A database
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. word processing
George is using software to create a letter of application that he will send to a potential employer. Which application software is he using?
A database
B. spreadsheet
C. presentation
D. word processing
Heather created a computer program that will alter the way a computer operates without the permission of the user. She attaches this file to an e-mail message. What is this attachment called?
A virus
B. browser
C. worksheet template
D. uniform resource locator (URL)
Wendy received an e-mail with an attachment from an unknown person. She quickly deletes this e-mail because it could contain a/an
A virus.
B. address book.
C. distribution list.
D. spam message.
Which computer technology uses databases of highly skilled knowledge to offer advice or make decisions in such areas as medical diagnosis and stock exchange trading?
A expert systems
B. networking technology
C. computer-aided design (CAD)
D. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Rachel stores her friends' and co-workers' contact information in her e-mail application. Which type of e-mail service is this
A virus
B. attachments
C. address book
D. distribution lists
Ryan is creating a personal budget to help him manage his income and expenses for the month. He enters all the numerical information and calculates the results. Which application software is Ryan using?
A database
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. word processing
What is a system of computers connected together by telephone wires, cable wires, or other means?
A driver
B. network
C. satellite
D. software
What is a computer system that is part of a larger machine and has a dedicated function to aid in the overall machine operations?
A motherboard
B. embedded system
C. secondary memory
D. application programs
