Complete the following using the terms listed. -A system that allows top managers to access a company's primary databases is called a(n)_____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

An executive support system (ESS) allows top managers to access a company's primary databases, providing them with the information they need to make strategic decisions. ESS is a type of information system specifically designed for top-level management.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n)_____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a house, school, or office building. Note: None of the other terms listed defines or relates to a LAN.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Cloud computing uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

The term that fits the definition is "application service provider" which refers to an outside company that provides both hardware and software support for managing information systems of business clients. Note: Some of the other terms listed are not related to the given definition, while others are related but not as closely as "application service provider."

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Malicious software programs such as worms,viruses,and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Malicious software that is designed to infect computer systems is commonly referred to as malware. This includes worms, viruses, and Trojan horses.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is an information system that provides direct assistance to businesspeople to make decisions and choose courses of action. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A decision support system provides direct assistance to businesspeople in making decisions and choosing courses of action. Note: Other options may also be used in the context of assisting with decision-making in a business setting, but decision support system is the best fit for the given definition.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Wi-Fi is a wireless network that allows devices to communicate with each other through radio waves. Note: Other options are not completely wrong, but they are not the best fit for the given statement.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A _____ refers to a company's ability to invest in and keep pace with constant changes in the age of technology. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A digital workforce refers to a company's ability to invest in and keep pace with constant changes in the age of technology.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

The definition of data matches the description provided. (Note: The other terms listed are all related to information technology and information systems, but do not fit the given description as well as "data".)

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of if-then rules. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

An expert system is a computer program that emulates human intelligence by using a knowledge base and a set of rules to solve problems that typically require human expertise.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A centralized integrated collection of data resources is known as a(n)_____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A centralized integrated collection of data resources is known as a database.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The _____ of a company is an organized method for collecting,storing,and communicating past,present,and projected data on internal operations and external intelligence. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

An information system is an organized method for collecting, storing, and communicating data related to a company's operations and external environment.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Spyware is software that secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without their knowledge.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Less expensive and simpler versions of existing products and services that target entirely new customers,many times replacing industry leaders,are known as _____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Disruptive innovations are less expensive and simpler versions of existing products and services that target entirely new customers, often replacing industry leaders.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying,capturing,evaluating,retrieving,and sharing all of an enterprise's information assets. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

Knowledge management is the discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving, and sharing all of an enterprise's information assets. Note: None of the other terms listed accurately fit the definition provided.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A company network that links employees via Internet tools is called a(n)_____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

An intranet is a company network that links employees via Internet tools.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is an executive responsible for managing a company's information system and related computer technologies. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

CIO stands for Chief Information Officer, which is the exact role responsible for managing a company's information system and related computer technologies.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A botnet is a network of compromised computers (PCs) that are controlled by a malicious actor or hacker to perform various types of cyberattacks, including stealing data through malware or spyware.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as a(n)_____. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A virtual private network (VPN) is a secure connection between two points on the internet, often used for remote access or to securely connect offices in different locations.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The purpose of a(n)_____ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security. A)CIO B)Knowledge management C)decision support system D)firewall E)application service provider F)virtual private network G)Wi-Fi H)intranet I)malware J)local area network K)data L)digital workforce M)expert system N)executive support system O)spyware P)database Q)cloud computing R)botnet S)information system T)disruptive innovations U)unicorns

A firewall is a security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. It limits data transfers to certain locations and logs system use for managers to identify threats to a system's security. Note: The other terms listed are not relevant to the given statement.

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Quiz 14: Using Technology to Manage Information

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A system that allows top managers to access a company's primary databases is called a(n) _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n) _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Malicious software programs such as worms,viruses,and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an information system that provides direct assistance to businesspeople to make decisions and choose courses of action.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A _____ refers to a company's ability to invest in and keep pace with constant changes in the age of technology.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of if-then rules.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A centralized integrated collection of data resources is known as a(n) _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The _____ of a company is an organized method for collecting,storing,and communicating past,present,and projected data on internal operations and external intelligence.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Less expensive and simpler versions of existing products and services that target entirely new customers,many times replacing industry leaders,are known as _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying,capturing,evaluating,retrieving,and sharing all of an enterprise's information assets.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A company network that links employees via Internet tools is called a(n) _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is an executive responsible for managing a company's information system and related computer technologies.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as a(n) _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The purpose of a(n) _____ is to limit data transfers to certain locations and log system use so that managers can identify threats to a system's security.