Question 1

_____ is a scam in which official-looking emails are sent to individuals in an attempt to get them to divulge private information such as passwords, usernames, and account numbers.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of phishing, which is a type of scam that attempts to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity through electronic communication, primarily email.

Question 2

Security experts suggest that organizations restrict access to computer resources by requiring users to have strong _____.

Accepted Answer

Passwords are the most commonly used form of access control to computer resources. Strong passwords that include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters make it difficult for hackers to guess or crack them. Organizations should require users to create and regularly change their passwords to increase security.

Question 3

_____ occurs when someone reproduces and distributes copyright protected work without obtaining permission from-or providing compensation to-the owner of the material.

Accepted Answer

Piracy refers to the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material. It includes everything from illegally downloading and sharing music, movies, and software to selling counterfeit goods.

Question 4

Recently, Candice found it difficult to find legitimate email messages due to the hundreds of unsolicited commercial emails in her inbox. To prevent this from occurring in the future, Candice should install a _____.

Accepted Answer

A spam filter is the best choice to prevent unsolicited commercial emails from cluttering up an inbox. It scans incoming emails for known spam characteristics and filters them into a separate folder or deletes them altogether. Cyber net filters, pharming filters, and spyware programs are not relevant to this issue.

Question 5

_____ are best described as specialized Internet sites, which provide a platform to interact for businesses, specifically those involved in business-to-business (B2B)transactions.

Accepted Answer

E-marketplaces are specifically designed to facilitate B2B transactions and allow businesses to interact with one another for the purpose of buying and selling goods and services. Social networking sites, blogs, and i-commerce sites may also allow for some level of business interaction, but they are not solely focused on B2B transactions like e-marketplaces.

Question 6

In the _____ form of e-commerce, firms want to develop customer loyalty and repeat business but seldom develop a close working relationship with individual customers.

Accepted Answer

Business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce involves selling products or services directly to individual consumers. In this form of e-commerce, firms aim to develop customer loyalty and repeat business, but they do not typically develop a close working relationship with individual customers.

Question 7

_____ refers to unsolicited commercial emails, usually sent to a large number of people with little regard for the users' interest in the product or its promotion.

Accepted Answer

Spam refers to unsolicited commercial emails that are sent to a large number of people without regard for their interest in the product or promotion. It is typically sent in bulk and can be a nuisance or even harmful if containing malware.

Question 8

_____ is software that installs itself on a computer without permission and then tracks its behavior in some way.

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of software that gets installed on a computer without the user's permission, and is used to track the behavior of the user or the computer. This can include tracking internet activity, logging keystrokes, and gathering personal information. Adware, screenware, and freeware are all different types of software that serve different functions, and may or may not be installed with the user's permission.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to programs that install themselves on computers without the users' knowledge or permission and spread by attaching themselves to other files that are transferred from computer to computer?​

Accepted Answer

Computer viruses are programs that install themselves on computers without the users' knowledge or permission and spread by attaching themselves to other files that are transferred from computer to computer.

Question 10

_____ refers to marketing, buying, selling, and servicing of products over a network, usually the Internet.

Accepted Answer

E-commerce specifically refers to the buying, selling, and servicing of products over a network, usually the Internet. Media-based networking and enterprise content management may involve similar technologies, but they are not specific to commerce activities. Social commerce refers specifically to the use of social media platforms for commerce-related activities.

Question 11

_____ is a technology that stores information on a microchip-such as a unique serial number-and transmits it to a reader when it is within range.

Accepted Answer

The technology described in the question is radio frequency identification (RFID).

Question 12

A(n)_____ is similar to a virus, except that it is an independent program that can be spread across computer networks without being attached to other files.

Accepted Answer

The definition matches that of a worm, which is a type of malware that can replicate and spread across networks without the need for a host program or file. Spam programs, spyware, and adware all function differently than worms.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of business-to-business (B2B)e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

B2B e-commerce involves businesses selling supplies, components, machinery, equipment, or services to other businesses. It typically involves more negotiation and investment than B2C e-commerce, as the transactions are larger and more complex. Option A and C are incorrect as they are not true statements about B2B e-commerce. Option B is incorrect as it describes B2C e-commerce, not B2B.

Question 14

_____ is best described as an Internet advertising strategy that attempts to get customers to communicate a firm's message to friends, family, and colleagues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is best described as an Internet...

Question 15

The approach to make e-commerce sites more interactive and collaborative, with customers providing most of the content, as well as a richer, more interesting, and more useful experience is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The approach described in the question is commonly known as "Web 2.0," referring to a shift in internet use and design towards more user-generated content, collaboration, and interactivity. Internet5 and Internet2 are not commonly used terms in this context, and Web 2.2 is not a recognized designation.

Question 16

When a person buys stocks through an online broker such as Charles Schwab, he or she participates in _____ e-commerce.

Accepted Answer

The person is buying stocks as a consumer, making it business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce.

Question 17

A(n)_____ is a decision support system that helps managers make better decisions in an area where they lack sufficient knowledge.

Accepted Answer

An expert system is a decision support system that uses artificial intelligence and knowledge base to assist managers in making decisions where they lack sufficient knowledge. It can provide advice, recommendations, and solutions based on a set of rules and logic.

Question 18

A(n)_____ gives managers access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information quickly and efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A decision support system (DSS) is a computer-based information system that provides managers with access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information quickly and efficiently. DSSs are designed to assist managers in making decisions by providing them with the necessary information to analyze problems, identify alternatives, and choose the best course of action.

Question 19

_____ are files of related facts and figures organized according to a logical system and stored on hard drives or some other computer-accessible storage media.

Accepted Answer

Databases are files of related facts and figures organized according to a logical system and stored on hard drives or some other computer-accessible storage media. Extranets are private networks that allow companies to securely share business-related information with customers, suppliers, and other external parties. Intranets are private networks that only company employees can access, and they are used to store and share company information. Data mines are repositories of data that allow for the extraction of useful information.

Question 20

In _____ e-commerce, many purchases may be based on impulse.

Accepted Answer

Business-to-consumer e-commerce involves transactions between businesses and individual consumers. In this type of e-commerce, consumers are often the ones making purchases based on impulse, such as buying something online because they saw an advertisement or because it was recommended to them by a friend. Business-to-business e-commerce typically involves more strategic planning and involves purchasing decisions that are not made on impulse. Business-to-government e-commerce involves transactions between businesses and government agencies, which also typically involve more planning and less impulse buying. Consumer-to-business e-commerce involves individual consumers selling goods or services to businesses, which is less common and generally involves less impulse buying as well.

Quiz 16: Managing Information and Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

_____ is a scam in which official-looking emails are sent to individuals in an attempt to get them to divulge private information such as passwords, usernames, and account numbers.

Security experts suggest that organizations restrict access to computer resources by requiring users to have strong _____.

_____ occurs when someone reproduces and distributes copyright protected work without obtaining permission from-or providing compensation to-the owner of the material.

Recently, Candice found it difficult to find legitimate email messages due to the hundreds of unsolicited commercial emails in her inbox. To prevent this from occurring in the future, Candice should install a _____.

_____ are best described as specialized Internet sites, which provide a platform to interact for businesses, specifically those involved in business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

In the _____ form of e-commerce, firms want to develop customer loyalty and repeat business but seldom develop a close working relationship with individual customers.

_____ refers to unsolicited commercial emails, usually sent to a large number of people with little regard for the users' interest in the product or its promotion.

_____ is software that installs itself on a computer without permission and then tracks its behavior in some way.

Which of the following refers to programs that install themselves on computers without the users' knowledge or permission and spread by attaching themselves to other files that are transferred from computer to computer?

_____ refers to marketing, buying, selling, and servicing of products over a network, usually the Internet.

_____ is a technology that stores information on a microchip-such as a unique serial number-and transmits it to a reader when it is within range.

A(n) _____ is similar to a virus, except that it is an independent program that can be spread across computer networks without being attached to other files.

Which of the following statements is true of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce?

_____ is best described as an Internet advertising strategy that attempts to get customers to communicate a firm's message to friends, family, and colleagues.

The approach to make e-commerce sites more interactive and collaborative, with customers providing most of the content, as well as a richer, more interesting, and more useful experience is known as _____.

When a person buys stocks through an online broker such as Charles Schwab, he or she participates in _____ e-commerce.

A(n) _____ is a decision support system that helps managers make better decisions in an area where they lack sufficient knowledge.

A(n) _____ gives managers access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information quickly and efficiently.

_____ are files of related facts and figures organized according to a logical system and stored on hard drives or some other computer-accessible storage media.

In _____ e-commerce, many purchases may be based on impulse.

Quiz 16: Managing Information and Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

_____ is a scam in which official-looking emails are sent to individuals in an attempt to get them to divulge private information such as passwords, usernames, and account numbers.

Security experts suggest that organizations restrict access to computer resources by requiring users to have strong _____.

_____ occurs when someone reproduces and distributes copyright protected work without obtaining permission from-or providing compensation to-the owner of the material.

Recently, Candice found it difficult to find legitimate email messages due to the hundreds of unsolicited commercial emails in her inbox. To prevent this from occurring in the future, Candice should install a _____.

_____ are best described as specialized Internet sites, which provide a platform to interact for businesses, specifically those involved in business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

In the _____ form of e-commerce, firms want to develop customer loyalty and repeat business but seldom develop a close working relationship with individual customers.

_____ refers to unsolicited commercial emails, usually sent to a large number of people with little regard for the users' interest in the product or its promotion.

_____ is software that installs itself on a computer without permission and then tracks its behavior in some way.

Which of the following refers to programs that install themselves on computers without the users' knowledge or permission and spread by attaching themselves to other files that are transferred from computer to computer?​

_____ refers to marketing, buying, selling, and servicing of products over a network, usually the Internet.

_____ is a technology that stores information on a microchip-such as a unique serial number-and transmits it to a reader when it is within range.

A(n) _____ is similar to a virus, except that it is an independent program that can be spread across computer networks without being attached to other files.

Which of the following statements is true of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce?

_____ is best described as an Internet advertising strategy that attempts to get customers to communicate a firm's message to friends, family, and colleagues.

The approach to make e-commerce sites more interactive and collaborative, with customers providing most of the content, as well as a richer, more interesting, and more useful experience is known as _____.

When a person buys stocks through an online broker such as Charles Schwab, he or she participates in _____ e-commerce.

A(n) _____ is a decision support system that helps managers make better decisions in an area where they lack sufficient knowledge.

A(n) _____ gives managers access to large amounts of data and the processing power to convert the data into high-quality information quickly and efficiently.

_____ are files of related facts and figures organized according to a logical system and stored on hard drives or some other computer-accessible storage media.

In _____ e-commerce, many purchases may be based on impulse.

Which of the following refers to programs that install themselves on computers without the users' knowledge or permission and spread by attaching themselves to other files that are transferred from computer to computer?