Internet & Web Navigation Basics
Which of the following is the primary computer-system tool used to input data?
A) classifying
B) highlighting
C) sorting
D) bookmarking
bookmarking
Why businesses often use spreadsheet software programs?
A) review personnel records
B) to analyze their operating expenses
C) review technical reports
D) review advertising plans
to analyze their operating expenses
What is technology that links employees who work in different locations and allows them to access the same business information?
A) network
B) structure
C) modem
D) line
network
Which of the following is an example of a business using technology to improve the efficiency of its salespeople?
a) Providing laptop computers
b) Accepting debit transactions
c) Providing ATM machines
d) Installing video catalogs
Providing laptop computers
The scope of the Internet can be described as
A) regional.
B) secure.
C) worldwide.
D) proprietary.
worldwide
Which of the following types of software programs would an employee use to prepare a form letter informing the company's clients of a change in product pricing?
A) Word processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Presentation
D) Database
Word processing
If Joe wants to respond to an email message that he received from Natalie, he should first click on the __________ key.
A) forward
B) reply
C) send
D) import
reply
An automobile manufacturer is considering adding a sport utility vehicle to its product line. What technology would allow the company to experiment with different styles, features, and sizes of the new product without investing large amounts of money or time?
a) Computer-aided design
b) Computer-assisted manufacturing
c) Data processing
d) Artificial intelligence
Computer-aided design
Internet Explorer is an example of __________ software.
A) bookmark
B) browser
C) computer server
D) cookie
browser
Which of the following is one way that businesses use database software programs?
A) To design company stationery
B) To track operating expenses
C) To prepare annual reports
D) To maintain customer lists
D) To maintain customer lists
Which of the following is a way in which technology has changed the way businesses operate?
A) Employees are sometimes able to telecommute.
B) Productivity has decreased, and costs have increased.
C) Entering new and foreign markets has become more complex.
D) The nature of marketing has remained relatively the same.
Employees are sometimes able to telecommunicate
Which of the following is not considered a technological innovation?
a)The weather
b)The wheel
c)The Internet
d)The cell phone
a)The weather
What are Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X are examples of?
A) operating systems
B) computers
C) Internet providers
D) anti-virus software
operating systems
What type of software stores information about customers?
A) Database
B) Presentation
C) Word processing
D) Intranet
Databases
Patrick emails a newsletter attachment to 255 of his clients once a month. How can Patrick reduce the need to enter each client's individual email address in the email message header every time he sends out the newsletter?
A) Delete old contact information
B) Flag the message
C) Use the copy/paste application
D) Create a distribution list
Create a distribution list
What is it when computers direct robots and other machines to do specific tasks in a technology?
a)computer-aided manufacturing.
b)computer-aided design.
c)Internet telephony.
d)virtual training.
a)computer-aided manufacturing.
Natalie is a research associate for a marketing-research firm who spends a lot of her time on the Internet obtaining various types of business information. Natalie can save time and easily return to websites that she frequently visits by using the __________ tool on her Internet browser.
A) Software
B) Printer
C) Keyboard
D) Hardware
One reason why businesses develop and use information systems is to help with the...
A) public relations effort.
B) decision-making process.
C) internal communication plan.
D) new recruitment system.
decision-making process
When writing email messages, employees should remember that emails
A) take a long time to prepare.
B) can be forwarded to others.
C) are formal correspondence.
D) are private conversations.
can be forwarded to others
What is the biggest impact of technology on the computer industry?
a) Technology is not related to the computer industry.
b) Technology eliminated the computer industry.
c) Technology changed the computer industry.
d) Technology created the computer industry.
d) Technology created the computer industry.