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Question 1 of 30

When businesses need to formalize the information provided to employees, customers, or other businesses, they often use which type of communication?

Select one of the following:

upward
lateral
written
verbal

Explanation

Question 2 of 30

Why is it important for businesses to store information for future use?

Select one of the following:

to make it accessible
to interpret data
to establish quality control
to protect it from overuse

Explanation

Question 3 of 30

What do most businesses use to store information for future use?

Select one of the following:

CD-ROMs
Computer systems
Display screens
Scanners

Explanation

Question 4 of 30

Which is the most efficient tool for gathering the external information that businesses need?

Select one of the following:

textbooks
software
internet
library

Explanation

Question 5 of 30

One of the purposes of information management is to provide businesses with the strategic information they need to:

Select one of the following:

create sales presentations.
develop a short-term advertising campaign.
make long-term decisions.
write an annual report.

Explanation

Question 6 of 30

Which is a true statement about a management information system (MIS)?

Select one of the following:

It is only one part of a business's overall information management program.
It is the same thing as an information management program.
It does not assist with a business's information management program.
It includes people, processes, and practices.

Explanation

Question 7 of 30

Information management can be a challenge because:

Select one of the following:

there is often not enough information to manage.
many people do not understand what it is.
there is only one “right” way to do it.
no one wants to participate in it.

Explanation

Question 8 of 30

Henry Ford combined what with subdivided labor and fluid movement of materials to create his moving assembly line in 1913? The resulting productivity gains and price cuts led manufacturers of every type to adopt Ford’s innovative production methods.

Select one of the following:

Movable parts
Interchangeable parts
Consumer goods
Raw materials

Explanation

Question 9 of 30

Jose installs automated systems that will assist customers with opening bank accounts. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

MIS
Artificial intelligence
Expert system
E-business

Explanation

Question 10 of 30

Using the Internet and online communication, Shari presented a new product to potential customers in Peru, Costa Rica, and New York. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

E-business
Artificial intelligence
Expert system
MIS

Explanation

Question 11 of 30

Cook Out has decided to shut down all of it's free standing restaurants and convert them into online delivery stations. Customers would no longer be able to stop by the restaurant to pick up their order. The orders would come to them. This extreme change in Cook Out's business setup is:

Select one of the following:

Product innovation
Process innovation
Position innovation
Paradigm innovation

Explanation

Question 12 of 30

Cheng processed reports on his computer that will allow his manager to make decisions about the amount of brake pads and oil to order from the warehouse. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

Robotics
MIS
Artificial intelligence
Telecommunications

Explanation

Question 13 of 30

Lowes, Inc. use tow mowers that will automatically pick up pallets from the assembly lines and move them to the warehouse. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

AI
MIS
Robotics
Expert systems

Explanation

Question 14 of 30

Bobby is a customer service representative for Factory Furniture. He takes clients' complaint calls regarding the delivery schedule. Yesterday, he called into work sick but told his boss he would still be able to take customer calls at his home. Bobby's ability to be able to work from home is a benefit of:

Select one of the following:

Expert systems
MIS
Robotics
Telecommuting

Explanation

Question 15 of 30

Which is a capability of a presentation software program?

Select one of the following:

connecting several computers
copying and printing documents
combining animation and sound
calculating mathematical data

Explanation

Question 16 of 30

Which type of software program would an employee use to prepare a form letter informing the company's clients of a change in product pricing?

Select one of the following:

Spreadsheet
Word Processing
Database
Presentation software

Explanation

Question 17 of 30

Which is a way that businesses often use database software programs?

Select one of the following:

to prepare promotional material
to calculate weekly payroll
to diagram work schedules
to organize vendor information

Explanation

Question 18 of 30

What type of software program would a business use to analyze its operating expenses and level of sales?

Select one of the following:

Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation software
Database

Explanation

Question 19 of 30

The set of computer programs that manages the hardware and software of a computer is the:

Select one of the following:

electronic resource.
digital connection.
transfer protocol.
operating system.

Explanation

Question 20 of 30

A wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear clothing would like to track its customers geographically. Which software application would be most effective?

Select one of the following:

Internet
Spreadsheet
Database
Word processing

Explanation

Question 21 of 30

Many presentation software programs allow users to:

Select one of the following:

publish web pages.
copyright their graphics.
include voice narration.
design organizational charts.

Explanation

Question 22 of 30

Which is a standard capability of spreadsheet software?

Select one of the following:

to graph data
to create slides
to prepare text
to manage files

Explanation

Question 23 of 30

Which is a computer-based time-management tool that helps employees keep track of their appointments and activities?

Select one of the following:

desktop-publishing software
spreadsheet calculator
instant-messaging program
electronic task organizer

Explanation

Question 24 of 30

Which is an important component of computer systems?

Select one of the following:

Software
Internet
E-commerce
Website

Explanation

Question 25 of 30

Businesses often use word-processing computer software to produce:

Select one of the following:

detailed reports, memos, and contracts.
complex graphics, letters, and reports.
research reports, spreadsheets, and tables.
business plans, contracts, and spreadsheets.

Explanation

Question 26 of 30

Sue works as a cashier at American Eagle. One of her customers gave her $100 cash to purchase clothing. Sue decided it would be an easy way to pocket the money. Sue has committed what type of crime?

Select one of the following:

Blue collar
White collar
Virus
Ergonomics

Explanation

Question 27 of 30

Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome allow a computer to search and access information on the Internet. They are examples of:

Select one of the following:

Operating systems
Hardware
Servers
Browsers

Explanation

Question 28 of 30

Technology is an important part of businesses because of all of the following except:

Select one of the following:

Retain (keep) the Most Valued Employees
Enhance Productivity for All Employees
Reduces costs
Prevents a diverse workforce

Explanation

Question 29 of 30

All of the following are advantages of storing information on computer systems except:

Select one of the following:

Documentation for future use (MAKES INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE)
Obsolescence
Audit trail
Heritage preservation (historical documentation)

Explanation

Question 30 of 30

The process of accessing, processing, maintaining, evaluating, and disseminating knowledge, facts, or data for the purpose of assisting business decision making is called:

Select one of the following:

A database
Information Management
A computer network
The intranet

Explanation

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High School Principles of Business Quiz on POB 2.04 Review, created by Tara McDonald on 02/02/2017.

POB 2.04 Review

Question 1 of 30

When businesses need to formalize the information provided to employees, customers, or other businesses, they often use which type of communication?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 30

Why is it important for businesses to store information for future use?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 30

What do most businesses use to store information for future use?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 30

Which is the most efficient tool for gathering the external information that businesses need?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 30

One of the purposes of information management is to provide businesses with the strategic information they need to:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 30

Which is a true statement about a management information system (MIS)?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 30

Information management can be a challenge because:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 30

Henry Ford combined what with subdivided labor and fluid movement of materials to create his moving assembly line in 1913? The resulting productivity gains and price cuts led manufacturers of every type to adopt Ford’s innovative production methods.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 30

Jose installs automated systems that will assist customers with opening bank accounts. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 30

Using the Internet and online communication, Shari presented a new product to potential customers in Peru, Costa Rica, and New York. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 30

Cook Out has decided to shut down all of it's free standing restaurants and convert them into online delivery stations. Customers would no longer be able to stop by the restaurant to pick up their order. The orders would come to them. This extreme change in Cook Out's business setup is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 30

Cheng processed reports on his computer that will allow his manager to make decisions about the amount of brake pads and oil to order from the warehouse. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 30

Lowes, Inc. use tow mowers that will automatically pick up pallets from the assembly lines and move them to the warehouse. This is an example of what type of technology application?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 30

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 30

Which is a capability of a presentation software program?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 30

Which type of software program would an employee use to prepare a form letter informing the company's clients of a change in product pricing?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 30

Which is a way that businesses often use database software programs?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 30

What type of software program would a business use to analyze its operating expenses and level of sales?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 30

The set of computer programs that manages the hardware and software of a computer is the:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 30

A wholesale distributor of ready-to-wear clothing would like to track its customers geographically. Which software application would be most effective?

Select one of the following: