Question 1

What is the term for the small text files placed on the computer of a user who visits a company's Website?
A)spyware
B)cookies
C)HTML links
D)adware

Accepted Answer

The term for small text files placed on a user's computer by a company's website is cookies. Cookies are used to store information about the user's website activity and preferences, which can help improve the user's experience on the website. They do not typically pose a security threat like spyware or adware. HTML links are simply clickable links on a website.

Question 2

According to eWeek.com,computers are not the only devices susceptible to viruses.Which of the following can also be infected?
A)hand-held gaming devices
B)car radios
C)portable DVD players
D)cell phones

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to eWeek.com,computers are not the only...

Question 3

In order to provide more security,many companies have begun relying on which of the following methods,such as fingerprint scanners,to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive materials?
A)optometric
B)intrinsic
C)biometric
D)empathic

Accepted Answer

Biometric methods rely on the unique physical characteristics of an individual, such as their fingerprints, to provide secure access. Optometric and empathic methods are not commonly used for security purposes, and intrinsic does not describe a specific security method.

Question 4

In which of the following markets do customers often do very careful research,comparing multiple vendors and perhaps even soliciting bids?
A)C2C
B)B2B
C)B2C
D)B2G

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which of the following markets do...

Question 5

Which of the following are hackers motivated by political or ideological beliefs with malicious intent to do harm,steal identities,or disrupt business?
A)cyberstalkers
B)cyberterrorists
C)spammers
D)phishers

Accepted Answer

Cyberterrorists are hackers who are motivated by political or ideological beliefs with the intent of causing harm, stealing identities, or disrupting business.

Question 6

The Business Software Alliance,an organization dedicated to combating the piracy of software,estimates that what percentage of all software installed on computers in 2009 was illegally obtained,resulting in the loss of over $40 billion in revenue to software companies?
A)50%
B)43%
C)35%
D)20%

Accepted Answer

The Business Software Alliance estimated that 43% of all software installed on computers in 2009 was illegally obtained, resulting in the loss of over $40 billion in revenue to software companies.

Question 7

Which of the following is the result of creative efforts such as books,musical works,inventions,and computer software?
A)intellectual property
B)system software
C)capital knowledge
D)antivirus software

Accepted Answer

Creative efforts such as books, musical works, inventions, and computer software are all examples of intellectual property, which is protected under copyright, trademark, and patent laws. This means that the creators have exclusive rights to their work and can control how it is used, distributed, and reproduced.

Question 8

When comparing seat belt prices for his firm's auto assembly plant,purchasing manager Ernie Wong finds it most convenient to access which of the following?
A)data mine
B)e-marketplace
C)e-shelter
D)cybermediary

Accepted Answer

An e-marketplace is an online platform where buyers and sellers can exchange goods and services. It provides a convenient way to compare prices from multiple vendors, making it ideal for purchasing managers like Ernie Wong to access when comparing seat belt prices for his firm's auto assembly plant.

Question 9

According to Microsoft's criteria,4&nrU3r# is a good example of which of the following?
A)a strong password
B)an RFID identity tag
C)a product authorization code
D)a serial number

Accepted Answer

Microsoft's criteria for a strong password include using a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, which is exactly what 4&nrU3r# is.

Question 10

Which of the following are skilled computer users who try to gain unauthorized access to other people's computers?
A)networkers
B)hackers
C)phishers
D)cyberstalkers

Accepted Answer

Hackers are skilled computer users who try to gain unauthorized access to other people's computers. Networkers refer to individuals who engage in networking, phishers attempt to obtain sensitive information (such as passwords) through fraudulent means, and cyberstalkers engage in persistent and threatening behavior using electronic communication.

Question 11

Data becomes information when which of the following happens?
A)the data are actually used in a business situation
B)the data are processed, organized, and presented
C)the data are bought by someone else
D)the data are published in a newspaper or magazine

Accepted Answer

Data alone does not have much meaning, but when it is processed, organized, and presented in a meaningful way, it becomes information that can be used to make informed decisions in a business situation. The other options - data being used, bought, or published in a newspaper or magazine - do not necessarily result in the data becoming information.

Question 12

Which of the following is the sending of official-looking (but fake)e-mail messages designed to get users to disclose personal information in an attempt to steal identities?
A)cyberstalking
B)adware
C)spying
D)phishing

Accepted Answer

Phishing is the sending of official-looking (but fake) e-mail messages designed to get users to disclose personal information in an attempt to steal identities.

Question 13

Unlike other Internet software that installs itself on a computer without permission,cookies have which of the following?
A)no ability to interact with the Website that was the cookie's original source
B)the ability to automatically spread to other computers
C)the ability to alter the host computer's file management system
D)no programming code

Accepted Answer

Cookies are simple text files and do not contain programming code, so they cannot execute any actions on their own.

Question 14

Which of the following is software installed on a computer with the explicit purpose of promoting products?
A)spyware
B)freeware
C)adware
D)screenware

Accepted Answer

Adware is software that is installed on a computer with the specific purpose of displaying advertisements, often in the form of pop-up ads or banners. The ads may be targeted based on the user's browsing history or other personal information. Spyware, on the other hand, is software that collects data from a computer without the user's knowledge or consent, usually for the purpose of monitoring browsing habits or stealing sensitive information. Freeware refers to software that is free to download and use, while screenware is not a commonly used term in the software industry.

Question 15

Which of the following installs itself on a computer without the user's knowledge or permission for the purpose of tracking the user's behaviour?
A)adware
B)freeware
C)cyberware
D)spyware

Accepted Answer

Spyware is specifically designed to install on a computer without the user's knowledge or consent, with the intent of tracking the user's behavior. Adware is similar, but it is typically installed with the user's consent, and its purpose is to display advertisements. Freeware refers to software that is available for free, without any obligation to pay, but it does not necessarily involve tracking behavior. Cyberware is not a commonly used term in relation to software installation.

Question 16

Which of the following uses software and/or hardware to prevent unwanted access to a computer or computer system?
A)firewall
B)router
C)spam filter
D)utility program

Accepted Answer

A firewall is used to prevent unwanted access to a computer or computer system. It acts as a barrier between the computer and the internet, filtering all incoming and outgoing traffic to ensure that only authorized traffic is allowed through. Routers and spam filters can provide some level of security, but they do not specifically focus on preventing unwanted access to a computer or computer system. Utility programs are used for maintenance and optimization tasks, but they do not provide security measures.

Question 17

Alonzo has just downloaded some interesting new free games from a Website.It's likely that a careful reading of the end user licensing agreement will reveal that when he installs these games,which of the following is most accurate?
A)He is actually agreeing to buy a certain number of games from the same Website.
B)He actually owes the company a royalty.
C)He will also be installing some adware along with the free games.
D)He can only install the games on a single computer.

Accepted Answer

It is common for free software to come with adware, which displays advertisements or tracks user data. Therefore, it is likely that the end user licensing agreement will disclose the inclusion of adware along with the free games. The other options of buying a certain number of games or owing a royalty are unlikely for free games, and the restriction of installing the games on a single computer may or may not be included in the licensing agreement.

Question 18

What is the term for unsolicited commercial e-mails,usually sent to a large numbers of people with little regard to the user's interest in the product or its promotion?
A)cyberware
B)adware
C)spam
D)filterware

Accepted Answer

The term for unsolicited commercial e-mails, usually sent to a large number of people with little regard to the user's interest in the product or its promotion is spam. This type of email is typically unwanted and can be annoying or even harmful, as it may contain malware or links to fraudulent websites.

Question 19

In 1996-97,Hotmail created the concept of a free Web-based e-mail.Because it was entirely new,many potential users were very skeptical.With each e-mail sent by a Hotmail user,the company placed the tag line,"Get your free e-mail at Hotmail." The tag at the bottom of each e-mail demonstrated the power of which of the following?
A)spidering
B)B2C marketing
C)e-tailing
D)viral marketing

Accepted Answer

The power demonstrated by the tag at the bottom of each e-mail is viral marketing, as it encouraged Hotmail users to spread the word about the free email service to their contacts.

Question 20

High schools,colleges,and universities that use Turnitin's plagiarism detection services routinely provide the company with copies of student papers,even if they contain no plagiarism.Some students have protested this practice,claiming which of the following?
A)It is an unauthorized use of their intellectual property.
B)It stifles creativity.
C)It leads to long and unnecessary delays in grading and returning their papers.
D)It actually promotes plagiarism rather than preventing it.

Accepted Answer

Students may argue that their papers are their intellectual property and submitting them to Turnitin for plagiarism detection without their explicit consent is an unauthorized use of their work.

Quiz 15: Managing Information and Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

What is the term for the small text files placed on the computer of a user who visits a company's Website?

According to eWeek.com,computers are not the only devices susceptible to viruses.Which of the following can also be infected?

In order to provide more security,many companies have begun relying on which of the following methods,such as fingerprint scanners,to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive materials?

In which of the following markets do customers often do very careful research,comparing multiple vendors and perhaps even soliciting bids?

Which of the following are hackers motivated by political or ideological beliefs with malicious intent to do harm,steal identities,or disrupt business?

The Business Software Alliance,an organization dedicated to combating the piracy of software,estimates that what percentage of all software installed on computers in 2009 was illegally obtained,resulting in the loss of over $40 billion in revenue to software companies?

Which of the following is the result of creative efforts such as books,musical works,inventions,and computer software?

When comparing seat belt prices for his firm's auto assembly plant,purchasing manager Ernie Wong finds it most convenient to access which of the following?

According to Microsoft's criteria,4&nrU3r# is a good example of which of the following?

Which of the following are skilled computer users who try to gain unauthorized access to other people's computers?

Data becomes information when which of the following happens?

Which of the following is the sending of official-looking (but fake) e-mail messages designed to get users to disclose personal information in an attempt to steal identities?

Unlike other Internet software that installs itself on a computer without permission,cookies have which of the following?

Which of the following is software installed on a computer with the explicit purpose of promoting products?

Which of the following installs itself on a computer without the user's knowledge or permission for the purpose of tracking the user's behaviour?

Which of the following uses software and/or hardware to prevent unwanted access to a computer or computer system?

Alonzo has just downloaded some interesting new free games from a Website.It's likely that a careful reading of the end user licensing agreement will reveal that when he installs these games,which of the following is most accurate?

What is the term for unsolicited commercial e-mails,usually sent to a large numbers of people with little regard to the user's interest in the product or its promotion?

High schools,colleges,and universities that use Turnitin's plagiarism detection services routinely provide the company with copies of student papers,even if they contain no plagiarism.Some students have protested this practice,claiming which of the following?