Question 1

_________ describes the process of buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging products, services, or information via computer networks, including the Internet.
A) E-business
B) E-commerce
C) E-entrepreneurship
D) E-innovation

Accepted Answer

E-commerce specifically refers to the buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging of products, services or information through computer networks. E-business includes all aspects of running a business using electronic means, including operations and management, while e-entrepreneurship is focused on starting and growing a business through electronic means. E-innovation is a broader term that refers to the development and implementation of new technologies in any area, not just related to commerce.

Question 2

Globalization is a type of __________ pressure.
A) Economic
B) Market
C) Technology
D) Societal

Accepted Answer

Globalization is primarily a market pressure as it involves the integration and interaction of markets across the world, influencing competition, consumer preferences, and business strategies.

Question 3

____ percent of people in Bangladesh have regular internet connections.
A) 3
B) 25
C) 57
D) 89

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major type of business pressure?
A) Global
B) Market
C) Technology
D) Societal

Accepted Answer

Global pressure is a major type of business pressure, along with market pressure, technology pressure, and societal pressure. Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it is the only option that is not a major type of business pressure.

Question 5

____________ refers to the wide gap between those individuals who have access to information and communications technology and those who do not.
A) BYOD
B) Digital divide
C) HIPAA
D) Internet divide

Accepted Answer

The term "digital divide" specifically refers to the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a policy regarding personal devices in the workplace, HIPAA is a privacy law in the healthcare industry, and Internet divide is not a commonly used term.

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of BYOD?
A) Cost
B) Productivity
C) Satisfaction
D) Security

Accepted Answer

The major disadvantage of BYOD is security concerns regarding unauthorized access to company data, loss or theft of devices, and the risk of malware and viruses entering the corporate network. Cost, productivity, and satisfaction can also be affected but they are not the primary concern.

Question 7

The Hyperion software used to make Big Hero 6 focused on making digital _______ more realistic. A) Fire B) Hair C) Light D) Water

Accepted Answer

The Hyperion software used in making "Big Hero 6" was focused on making digital light more realistic, enhancing the movie's visual effects by simulating the physical behavior of light in a more accurate and lifelike manner.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a market pressure?
A) Globalization
B) Information overload
C) Powerful customers
D) The changing nature of the workforce

Accepted Answer

Information overload may be a challenge for businesses, but it is not a market pressure in the same sense as globalization, powerful customers, and the changing nature of the workforce. Market pressures are external factors that impact a company's competitiveness and profitability in the marketplace, and information overload is more of an internal challenge for organizations to manage.

Question 9

Labor costs are ________ in developed countries. IT has made it ____________ to move operations to countries with low labor costs.
A) higher; easier
B) higher; harder
C) lower; easier
D) lower; harder

Accepted Answer

Developed countries typically have higher labor costs due to factors such as minimum wage laws and higher living standards. However, with the advancement of technology and communication through IT, it has become easier to move operations to countries with lower labor costs, such as outsourcing jobs to countries like India, China, or the Philippines.

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE of illegal logging?
A) It accounts for 25 to 50 percent of all trees harvested.
B) It causes about 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
C) It costs the global industry $10 billion every year.
D) It reduces world timber prices by about 15 percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is FALSE of...

Question 11

Green IT is a type of ______ pressure.
A) Economic
B) Market
C) Technology
D) Societal

Accepted Answer

Green IT is a type of societal pressure as it is driven by the growing concern for environmental sustainability among individuals, organizations, and governments.

Question 12

In mass ____________, a company produces a large quantity of identical items.
A) Customization
B) Identification
C) Production
D) Quantification

Accepted Answer

The answer of In mass ____________, a company produces a...

Question 13

It took ________ to develop Hyperion, Disney's new animation software.
A) 2 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years

Accepted Answer

It took 2 years to develop Hyperion, as mentioned in the question.

Question 14

BYOD is a phenomenon associated with __________ pressures.
A) Global
B) Market
C) Technology
D) Societal

Accepted Answer

BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, is primarily associated with technology pressures as it refers to the policy of permitting employees to bring personally owned devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones) to their workplace and to use those devices to access privileged company information and applications. This trend is driven by advancements and the widespread adoption of technology in the workplace.

Question 15

Your company's target market is located in China, India, Russia, and the US. This means your business is engaged in ____________.
A) Digital divide management
B) Globalization
C) Government compliance
D) Innovation

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to conducting business activities across national borders, and the company's target market being in China, India, Russia, and the US indicates it is engaged in global business activities.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a societal pressure?
A) Ethical issues
B) Government regulation
C) Powerful customers
D) Terrorism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 17

The animation software Hyperion was used to produce _________.
A) Big Hero 6
B) Cars
C) Frozen
D) The Incredibles

Accepted Answer

Hyperion was specifically developed by Disney for the production of Big Hero 6. It was not used for Cars, Frozen, or The Incredibles.

Question 18

The amount of information on the Internet _________ approximately every year.
A) Doubles
B) Triples
C) Quadruples
D) Stays about the same

Accepted Answer

According to various sources, including IBM and Cisco, the amount of information on the Internet has been doubling every year.

Question 19

Globalization ____________ competition.
A) has no effect on
B) has nothing to do with
C) is decreasing
D) is increasing

Accepted Answer

Globalization increases competition as it allows businesses to operate on a global scale, increasing the number of competitors in a market. Companies must now compete not only with local businesses but also with international ones.

Question 20

The Rainforest Connection uses _____________ to help stop illegal logging.
A) Facebook's Aquila drones
B) Google's Project Loon balloons
C) GPS trackers
D) old smartphones

Accepted Answer

The Rainforest Connection uses old smartphones to create a real-time monitoring system that detects the sound of chainsaws and alerts authorities to the location of illegal logging activities.

Quiz 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

_________ describes the process of buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging products, services, or information via computer networks, including the Internet.

Globalization is a type of __________ pressure.

____ percent of people in Bangladesh have regular internet connections.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of business pressure?

____________ refers to the wide gap between those individuals who have access to information and communications technology and those who do not.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of BYOD?

The Hyperion software used to make Big Hero 6 focused on making digital _______ more realistic.

Which of the following is NOT a market pressure?

Labor costs are in developed countries. IT has made it ____ to move operations to countries with low labor costs.

Which of the following is FALSE of illegal logging?

Green IT is a type of ______ pressure.

In mass ____________, a company produces a large quantity of identical items.

It took ________ to develop Hyperion, Disney's new animation software.

BYOD is a phenomenon associated with __________ pressures.

Your company's target market is located in China, India, Russia, and the US. This means your business is engaged in ____________.

Which of the following is NOT a societal pressure?

The animation software Hyperion was used to produce _________.

The amount of information on the Internet _________ approximately every year.

Globalization ____________ competition.

The Rainforest Connection uses _____________ to help stop illegal logging.