Concepts Assessment 1

Binary language consists of two digits, ___ and ___.

0-1

"Full HD" resolution is expressed as

1920 x 1080

Most new laptop computers come with how much storage?

256 GB - 1 TB

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

What is conducted in the process modeling step of business process management?

Analysts use flowcharts and other tools to depict workflow.

A sophisticated SCM can reduce the impact of the phenomenon that often occurs when small variations in consumer demand create amplified demand variations in the supply. This phenomenon is referred to as the

Bullwhip effect

Which stage of the project management process involves documenting the lessons learned during the project's execution?

Closure stage

The data amount defining each color in a pixel is ___.

Color depth

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

Compensation management software

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

To ensure adequate spacing between flights, track changes in aircraft airspeed and altitude, and issue alerts at any deviations, air traffic controllers use

Decision Support Systems (DSS)

What is the acronym for End-User Licensing Agreement?

EULA

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

Execution stage

Corporate-level managers/executives are responsible for making decisions that impact profitability and the short-term and long-term success of an organization. To get the information they need, managers rely on output provided from

Executive support systems (ESS)

An application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the _____

Finder

The ___ computer creates images on your computer

GPU

The role of managing employee grievances, absences, sick days, and paid-time-off days belongs to

HR manager

What is equal to one cycle per second?

Hertz

The business world is overwhelmed by data. It estimated that 1.7MB of data is created every second by every person. Data volume has grown substantially in the last few years, when 90% of the world's data has been created. Of the following, what is the most useful fully computerized tool that can directly translate data into decisions and solutions?

High velocity automated decision making

Why is the meeting between all project stakeholders and key players scheduled as the final step in the planning phase?

Idk. Lol so there is time

A TV remote usually uses ________ waves.

Infrared (IR)

Calculation reordering points and order quantity levels are key advantages of modern

Inventory management systems

Which of the following is an example of a benefit to using a scroll-over feature on a Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard?

It allows the user to see the details of the project right from the screen with overall summary of the project.

The processor directly houses the _____ cache

L1

All of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except _____.

MIDI ports

What occurs during the process optimization step of business process management?

Managers adapt (modify) the process to enhance process performance.

Windows OS is owned and maintained by ________.

Microsoft

Which of the listed programs are used for creating documents, basic web pages, and desktop publishing?

Microsoft Word

Which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?

Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter

MIDI is an acronym that stands for?

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

Many manufacturers have made _____ optional equipment when purchasing a new laptop computer.

Optical drives

Which company became one of the world's largest merchant service aggregators after it was purchased by eBay in 2002?

PayPal

What are the five classical functions of managers as identified by management theorist Henri Fayol?

Planning, organizing, coordinating, deciding, and controlling

The information in _____ is dumped when a computer is shut down

RAM

System BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is stored in ________.

ROM

The type of storage that retains data and information when the power is turned off is called

ROM (read only memory)

Logisticians can minimize costs by having a view of the cost centers within an entire supply chain through which software system?

SCM

Keeping in mind that all SCM systems have three basic components, how do individual systems vary?

SCM systems vary according to the product or products provided.

Most tablets and phones use ________ as their main storage device.

SSD

Which of the following is not a presentation software term?

Speaker Image

The first two steps in business process management (BPM) are examining the design of the process and modeling the process. What are the third and fourth steps of the process?

Step 3: running the process; Step 4: monitoring the process

A computer that is highly mobile, has a smaller OS, and used a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____

Tablet

How can picturing a long series of "if-then" statements best explain how the model of a decision support system works?

The DSS model adapts its processes based on the success of every prior decision.

As an increasing number of retailers use modern business applications technology to process credit card payments more quickly and easily, which device is becoming nearly obsolete?

The imprinter

When designing a solution, why is it important to consider all outcomes?

This will allow you to create multiple plans in order to visualize all possible solutions.

Why would a business choose to implement a business intelligence (BI) software system that their employees are already familiar with?

User familiarity will make the implementation easier and as seamless as possible.

In the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) programming model, what is the first thing placed into a hierarchy to facilitate the decision-making process?

Variables or conditions in the situation

The wireless network protocol is called

Wi-Fi

A _____ is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process

a bit

What is a Gantt chart?

a chart in which a series of horizontal lines shows the amount of work done or production completed in certain periods of time in relation to the amount planned for those periods.

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).

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

a software as a service (SaaS) option.

FireWire connectors were developed for ___ computers.

apple

Organizations that use an on-premises business management system

are also responsible for maintaining, updating, and securing the system.

IBM estimates the U.S. economy loses over $3.1 trillion per year as a result of

bad data

Many managers, particularly in smaller firms, use companies such as Zenefits and BenefitFocus to manage their employees' ___.

benefits systems

A gigabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes.

billion

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

bus

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

byte

Including RAM, modern processors keep frequent and temporary accessed data in ________.

cache

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

In a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), what are you doing when you are identifying available options?

comparing different options in order to determine which are best candidates for measure

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

computer

A site on the Windows operating system where you can uninstall programs, adjust settings, and manage tasks is the ________.

control panel

The understanding that retaining customers is more profitable than finding new ones is behind which business management system?

customer relationship management

The element of the supply chain management system that may include payment and demand management, customer service management, and returns management is

customer relationship management element.

Three functions of CRM include marketing, sales and

customer service

What is gathering, storing, and searching relevant data known as?

data science

What is used to convey meaning from Big Data Analytics to managers who need to make decisions based on this data?

data visualization

Executive information system (EIS) software is a version of

decision support system (DSS) software.

Modern air travel would not be possible without

decision support systems software.

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

desktop

How is the screen size of a laptop computer measured?

diagonally from left corner to right corner

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.

Benefits administration involves the human resource (HR) function of

enrolling, maintaining, managing, and discontinuing employee benefits.

According to Mintzberg, managers take part in what organizational role when they disseminate information and strategic objectives to their subordinates?

informational

Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?

kilobyte

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.

laptop

A megabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?

million

A laptop typically has ________ RAM than a smartphone.

more

Which of the following is a strength of the Android platform?

most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets

The information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is _____ when a computer is shut down

not saved

What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?

operating system

Which element of the belief action outcome (BAO) framework explains the methods used to measure and monitor the belief and action steps of the framework?

outcome terminology

Quantifiable values that validate how effectively an organization is accomplishing significant business objectives are called key

performance indicators (KPIs).

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

Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?

projective capacitive

What is the purpose of executive support systems (ESSs)?

provide output that helps managers make important decisions

Arguably the most powerful business intelligence (DSS) software available is Business Objects, offered by Germany-based

sap

A processor that consists of one control unit and one ALU is called a _____

single-core processor

A logistician for an oil company receives an alert from the software she uses that a supertanker has been delayed. In addition, she receives a choice of reasonable actions to take. What software is she likely using?

supply chain management software

Which of the following represent the highest amount of storage?

terabyte

A kilobyte is equal to approximately one ________ bytes.

thousand

Since they are low-priced and reliable, _____ storage devices are extremely popular

thumb drives (USB or flash drives)

What is the second step in the decision-making process created by Herbert Simpson?

to design

Josh is taking an Intro to Computers course and needs to use Microsoft Office to complete a variety of assignments. He has purchased the software, now he must ________ it so he can start his assignments.

to install