computer

Which stage of the project management process involves meetings with project stakeholders to ensure everyone understands their role in the project?

planning

A point in a computer (a hole or a slot) that accepts a specific connector is called a ________.

port

During the optimization process step of business process management, what are two key things manager look for in the process?

potential slowdowns and savings opportunities

The third step in business process management provides managers the ability to play the "what-if" game by changing input variables (abstract) decision making. This step is called

process execution.

The second step of business process management (BPM) involves the use of flowcharts and other tools to examine decision points and inputs. This step is called

process modeling.

What is the primary purpose of fragmenting your hard drive?

reduces the time it takes to find files on a hard drive

Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ________ than data from the RAM.

slower

Hubspot CRM, Zoho CRM, and Freshsales CRM are designed to meet the needs of

smaller businesses.

What is the most powerful computer type?

supercomputer

Which has the most storage capacity?

terabyte

-Recruiting and hiring management software can help HR managers evaluate how their organization's future staffing needs are influenced by

the number of college students preparing to enter the field and the approximate salaries they expect to earn.

The term "native resolution" refers to?

the number of pixels in a display

CPU clock speeds of a personal computer range between ________.

2 to 4 gigahertz

What is the minimum amount of RAM you should have on a laptop?

4 GB

Bus width is the amount of data that can be transmitted at a given time. A 64-bit bus can transmit ________ bits of data.

64

The two main components of a processor are the control and the ________.

ALU

The practice of human resources management originated

with or before the ancient Egyptians, who had many scribes and priests dedicated to organizing workforces.

What typically happens during Step 3 of business process management just before the execution process is fully automated?

Decision makers compare engine output to previous business activity.

Which of the following could have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?

Dell desktop computer

Which device carries a relatively large footprint and separate system unit?

Desktops

Which stage of the project management process involves constantly monitoring the progress of the project and the project's resources?

Execution Stage

Which chip and manufacturing company is the largest in the world?

Intel

The phenomenon in which computer chips double in computing power roughly every 18 months is called

Moore's Law.

________ runs the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer. This can increase performance and speed, but will also void the manufacturer warranty.

Overclocking

What is the goal of the modeling step of business process management?

Provide recommendations on handling labor and supply imbalances.

One of the largest suppliers of customer relationship management software solutions is

Salesforce

Troy has a customized business management system that he likes. However, it cannot easily scale up to meet his growing database storage needs, offers poor protection from hackers, and requires maintaining a large IT department. Troy should replace this system with

a custom, cloud-based solution (PaaS or IaaS).

Managers have the greatest degree of control over a new business management system that is implemented as

a custom, cloud-based system.

The business management system with the lowest initial or startup expenses is

a software as a service (SaaS) option.

Combining a desktop's power with a clean look, ________ computers are popular with companies. However, their inability to expand makes them less popular with serious gamers.

all in one

Since its radio waves pass through walls or desktops, ________-capable devices are very popular.

bluetooth

A channel over which information flows inside a digital device is called a ________.

bus

Data flows between different computer parts via ________.

buses

One ________ represents a letter, symbol, or number (one character) of information.

byte

Clock speed, also known as ________, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and the digital device's instructions.

clock rate

Recognizing that inappropriate and inconsistent pay can demotivate the strongest workforce, many firms use

compensation management software.

Of these business management systems, which one is focused on how managers can develop a lasting relationship with individual customers that promotes long-term buying?

customer relationship management system

The business management system that collects customers' email, telephone, and social media data and adds information about their buying habits is a(n)

customer relationship management system.

Which part of Business Intelligence (BI) software platforms displays an overview of the data that is presented?

dashboard presentation

A business management system includes three main components: a decision-making information system, a predictive information system, and a

database management system.

The correct way to measure the screen size of a computer monitor is?

diagonally from one corner to the other

RAM is ________ and has no moving parts.

electronic (solid state)

Payscale.com, Payfactors.com, and Salary.com are sites that offer

employee compensation management solutions.

-Smaller firms may rely on software packages such Kronos Workforce Ready, BambooHR, PerformancePro for services related to

employee evaluation.

Because accurate tracking of employee performance will always be critical to good management, most firms invest in a software that manages

employee evaluation.

Benefits administration involves the human resource (HR) function of

enrolling, maintaining, managing, and discontinuing employee benefits.

The SSD cost is ________ than the traditional hard drive cost.

higher

Because some tasks can be done concurrently while other tasks are dependent upon the completion of preceding tasks, Gantt charts are constructed using a

horizontal bar chart.