Question 1

Since businesses implemented automated payroll systems, fewer accounting employees are needed.

Accepted Answer

Automated payroll systems can perform tasks such as calculating wages, taxes, and benefits, and can also generate reports and paychecks, reducing the need for human intervention and thus decreasing the number of accounting employees needed.

Question 2

A patient who doesn't have to pay for a medical test or procedure is probably more likely to consider its cost­to­benefit ratio.

Accepted Answer

If the patient doesn't have to pay for the medical test or procedure, they may not consider its cost-to-benefit ratio as heavily as someone who does have to pay. They may not have the same financial concerns or incentives to weigh the potential benefits against the potential costs.

Question 3

The OLPC XO-4 runs a Windows-based operating system.

Accepted Answer

The OLPC XO-4 runs on the Linux-based operating system called Sugar.

Question 4

The healthcare industry was slow to implement IT solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

Historically, the healthcare industry has been slow to adopt information technology solutions compared to other sectors. However, there has been an increasing shift towards implementing IT solutions to improve productivity and efficiency in recent years.

Question 5

It usually takes less than two years for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity in large firms.

Accepted Answer

IT investments often require a significant period for implementation, integration, and for employees to adapt to new systems, which can extend beyond two years before a noticeable increase in productivity is observed in large firms.

Question 6

A University of Chicago study found no evidence that the E­Rate program had any effect on students' performance on any of the six subjects covered in the Stanford Achievement Test.

Accepted Answer

The University of Chicago study found no evidence that the E-Rate program affected students' performance on any of the six subjects covered in the Stanford Achievement Test.

Question 7

It is relatively easy to pull together the paper trail created by a patient's interactions with various healthcare entities to create a clear, meaningful, consolidated view of that person's health history.

Accepted Answer

It is currently a challenge to pull together and consolidate health data from different sources and formats, creating a fragmented health record for patients.

Question 8

In the early days of IT in the 1960s, productivity improvements were difficult to measure.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Cell phones come in a wide range of capabilities and costs.

Accepted Answer

Cell phones vary in features, capabilities, and prices to suit different needs and budgets.

Question 10

There are roughly 2.4 billion Internet users worldwide.

Accepted Answer

According to the latest statistics from June 2018, there are approximately 4.2 billion Internet users worldwide.

Question 11

The digital divide cannot exist within countries.

Accepted Answer

The digital divide can exist within countries, as there can be disparities in internet access, technology usage, and digital skills among different regions, socioeconomic groups, and age groups within a country.

Question 12

The standard of living varies greatly among groups within a country as well as from nation to nation.

Accepted Answer

Different groups within a country, such as those based on income or ethnicity, can have vastly different standards of living, and the same holds true for different countries.

Question 13

Mastering the use of cell phones has a significant learning curve.

Accepted Answer

Cell phones are designed to be user-friendly, and most people can learn to use them with minimal effort.

Question 14

A Sensis Consumer Report found that the majority of teleworkers reported a negative impact of teleworking on their lives.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate according to the Sensis Consumer Report. The report actually found that the majority of teleworkers reported a positive impact from teleworking on their lives.

Question 15

Some industry observers identify personal computers as an important first step in bridging the digital divide in many countries.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Telework increases ad hoc work requests and disruptions from fellow workers.

Accepted Answer

Telework can actually reduce ad hoc work requests and disruptions from fellow workers since communication and collaboration can be more intentional and structured. However, it can also create new challenges such as feeling isolated or being distracted by family members or pets at home.

Question 17

Productivity in a factory is measured by the annual revenue an employee generates divided by the employee's
annual salary.

Accepted Answer

Productivity in a factory is typically measured by output per unit of input, such as units produced per hour worked, not by revenue divided by salary.

Question 18

Bank of America, Best Buy, and Yahoo! are some of the organizations that encourage telework.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

It is difficult to quantify how much the use of IT has contributed to worker productivity due to the fact that many other factors influence worker productivity.

Accepted Answer

Many other factors such as management practices, worker skills, and job design can also play a significant role in influencing worker productivity. Therefore, it is difficult to isolate the effects of IT alone on worker productivity.

Question 20

A disadvantage of teleworking is that the contributions of teleworkers may not be fully recognized and credited.

Accepted Answer

Since teleworkers are not physically present in the office, it may be difficult for their supervisors or colleagues to fully appreciate and acknowledge their work and accomplishments, leading to possible issues with recognition and credit.

Quiz 8: The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life

Since businesses implemented automated payroll systems, fewer accounting employees are needed.

A patient who doesn't have to pay for a medical test or procedure is probably more likely to consider its costtobenefit ratio.

The OLPC XO-4 runs a Windows-based operating system.

The healthcare industry was slow to implement IT solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.

It usually takes less than two years for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity in large firms.

A University of Chicago study found no evidence that the ERate program had any effect on students' performance on any of the six subjects covered in the Stanford Achievement Test.

It is relatively easy to pull together the paper trail created by a patient's interactions with various healthcare entities to create a clear, meaningful, consolidated view of that person's health history.

In the early days of IT in the 1960s, productivity improvements were difficult to measure.

Cell phones come in a wide range of capabilities and costs.

There are roughly 2.4 billion Internet users worldwide.

The digital divide cannot exist within countries.

The standard of living varies greatly among groups within a country as well as from nation to nation.

Mastering the use of cell phones has a significant learning curve.

A Sensis Consumer Report found that the majority of teleworkers reported a negative impact of teleworking on their lives.

Some industry observers identify personal computers as an important first step in bridging the digital divide in many countries.

Telework increases ad hoc work requests and disruptions from fellow workers.

Productivity in a factory is measured by the annual revenue an employee generates divided by the employee's annual salary.

Bank of America, Best Buy, and Yahoo! are some of the organizations that encourage telework.

It is difficult to quantify how much the use of IT has contributed to worker productivity due to the fact that many other factors influence worker productivity.

A disadvantage of teleworking is that the contributions of teleworkers may not be fully recognized and credited.

Quiz 8: The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life

Since businesses implemented automated payroll systems, fewer accounting employees are needed.

A patient who doesn't have to pay for a medical test or procedure is probably more likely to consider its cost­to­benefit ratio.

The OLPC XO-4 runs a Windows-based operating system.

The healthcare industry was slow to implement IT solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.

It usually takes less than two years for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity in large firms.

A University of Chicago study found no evidence that the E­Rate program had any effect on students' performance on any of the six subjects covered in the Stanford Achievement Test.

It is relatively easy to pull together the paper trail created by a patient's interactions with various healthcare entities to create a clear, meaningful, consolidated view of that person's health history.

In the early days of IT in the 1960s, productivity improvements were difficult to measure.

Cell phones come in a wide range of capabilities and costs.

There are roughly 2.4 billion Internet users worldwide.

The digital divide cannot exist within countries.

The standard of living varies greatly among groups within a country as well as from nation to nation.

Mastering the use of cell phones has a significant learning curve.

A Sensis Consumer Report found that the majority of teleworkers reported a negative impact of teleworking on their lives.

Some industry observers identify personal computers as an important first step in bridging the digital divide in many countries.

Telework increases ad hoc work requests and disruptions from fellow workers.

Productivity in a factory is measured by the annual revenue an employee generates divided by the employee's annual salary.

Bank of America, Best Buy, and Yahoo! are some of the organizations that encourage telework.

It is difficult to quantify how much the use of IT has contributed to worker productivity due to the fact that many other factors influence worker productivity.

A disadvantage of teleworking is that the contributions of teleworkers may not be fully recognized and credited.

A patient who doesn't have to pay for a medical test or procedure is probably more likely to consider its costtobenefit ratio.

A University of Chicago study found no evidence that the ERate program had any effect on students' performance on any of the six subjects covered in the Stanford Achievement Test.