Contemporary Business

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -_____ is a wireless network that connects various devices and allows them to communicate with one another through radio waves.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A secure connection between two points on the Internet is known as a(n)_____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A company network that links employees via Internet tools is called a(n)_____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A(n)_____ is an outside company that specializes in providing both computers and the application support for managing information systems of business clients.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -Malicious software programs such as worms,viruses,and Trojan horses designed to infect computer systems are known as __________.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -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.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A computer network that connects machines within a limited area is called a(n)_____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A(n)_____ is an information system that quickly provides relevant data to help people make decisions and choose courses of action.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -_______ consist of raw facts and figures that may or may not be relevant to business decisions.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -Telephones connected via _____ use personal computers with broadband connections in place of a traditional phone jack.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -_____ consists of a network of smaller computers running special software.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A(n)_____ is an executive responsible for managing a firm's information system and related computer technologies.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A centralized integrated collection of data resources is known as a(n)_______.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -________ software secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A(n)_____________ is a computer program that imitates human thinking through complicated sets of "if/then" rules.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A system that allows top managers to access a firm's primary databases is called a(n)_____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -________ uses powerful servers to store applications software and databases for users to access via the Web.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. a.CIO b.VoIP c.decision support system d.firewall e.application service provider f.virtual private network g.WiFi h.Intranet i.malware j.local area network k.data l.grid computing m.expert system n.executive support system o.spyware p.databases q.cloud computing r.botnet -A(n)________ is a network of PCs that have been infected with one or more data-stealing viruses.

Explain the difference between data and information.

Describe how the role of the chief information officer has changed in recent years.