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According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four cloud computing deployment models. Community cloud is a cloud deployment model where cloud infrastructure is provided to multiple business units within an organization.
False
Which company sells an inexpensive "Stand" point-of-sale terminal that combines an iPad, a cash drawer, a thermal printer, and a chip/swipe/contactless reader?
Square
________ was launched in 2014 by Skype co-founders, Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis. The company's vision is to revolutionize food and package deliveries across the globe. Starship robots can carry items within a 4-mile radius.
Starship
Which is the best explanation of how the World Wide Web (WWW) differs from the Internet?
The web is only one of many applications that runs on and is accessed through the Internet.
Computer application systems that seek to help firms track existing customers and target future customers are customer relationship management systems.
True
Created in 2015, ethereum is the second most valuable cryptocurrency after bitcoin. Its cryptocurrency is called an ether.
True
Mass sales messages can raise a company's brand awareness.
True
A ________ is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process.
bit
An electronic element that stores data by changing its resistance based on the current that has passed through it (similar to RRAM) is called a
memristor.
Megahertz is the same as a ________ cycles (or instruction) per second.
million
For the IoT to work properly, you must have which of the following?
network data offline capbailities
Which major category of executive information system application would focus on the process a software company used to launch a new application?
operations management
What is the best way to handle objections, according to Michael Maslansky?
Agree with the objections.
One of Google's companies that is investigating AI and Machine Learning is called
DeepMind.
A virtual private network includes policies, procedures, controls, and hardware that work together to ensure cloud-based systems are secure, including data protection, regulatory compliance, customer privacy protection, and authentication rules for users and devices.
False
Ari's email asking her colleagues to donate clothing to a local homeless shelter is an example of an external persuasive message.
False
Because they comprise such a major portion of most business's overall management system, corporate resource management (CRM) systems are often incorporated with other systems, such as inventory management systems, to streamline the entire enterprise.
False
Generally, cloud computing services are classified in three ways: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and security as a service (SaaS).
False
Internal persuasive messages are more likely to appeal to emotion than external persuasive messages are.
False
Persuasion implies that you are communicating with someone who thinks the same way as you do.
False
Persuasion usually happens relatively quickly if you follow the prescribed steps.
False
Which statement about using manipulation in persuasive messages is true?
The FAIR test can help you avoid sending manipulative messages.
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
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Internet that helps explain how it works? More than one answer may be correct.
The Internet has connections points called nodes. Data is usually stored on specialized computers called servers. Data is transferred between networks through hardware called routers Information is transferred over the Internet in small groupings called segments.
The writing style of most persuasive messages tends to be
indirect and implicit.
Which Web 2.0 feature utilizes application programming interfaces (APIs) to automate web content and/or processes?
software as a service (SaaS)
5G cellular technology offers the promise of download speeds as high as 20 Gbps. This will likely require more antenna arrays with each antenna sending out ________ microwave signals.
weaker
Which of the following are ways Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has been used during the pandemic?
- Self screening at home - Rapid COVID-19 screening - Regional integration of health records
Which of the following are examples of cryptocurrencies?
-Bitcoin -Litecoin -Ethereum
Which of the following is true about geographic information systems (GIS)? More than one answer may be correct.
A GIS uses a global positioning system (GPS) powered by at least 24 satellites. Combined with GPS, GIS is used to guide the transport of goods to different locations. GIS data is only available to users and organizations in the form of maps.
Which of the following are considered major cloud service providers? More than one answer may be correct.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a broad set of global cloud-based products. Google Cloud offers a suite of modular cloud computing services.
In which of the following scenarios would a business use human resource management system software?
An executive wants to know if they should continue to provide two days of paid time off to volunteer at local organizations.
Which of the following is a benefit of collaboration software for business teams and organizations? More than one answer may be correct.
Better communication: team members can share content in real time, from any location. Better project management capabilities: leaders can easily share plans and schedules. Streamlined workflow: team members can easily add and update activities and duties.
Headquartered in Toronto, ________ has developed a software application that serves as an early warning system for identifying pandemics.
BlueDot
What is the key reason to implement cloud computing into one's personal and/or business data and information processing?
Cloud computing diminishes the need to store files and software on a local drive.
A colleague asks you for advice on how to understand the audience of his persuasive message. How would you advise this person?
Consider the psychological principles that influence people's decisions.
The FAIR test is seldom used for evaluating persuasive messages because they are not fact based.
False
The next generation of mobile connectivity, called 4G, is faster and more reliable.
False
The third generation of the World Wide Web, Web 3.0, will focus on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to provide features that make user participation online unnecessary.
False
Which of the following are correct regarding blockchain? More than one answer may be selected.
For business contracts, blockchain makes it almost impossible to change any information in a contract. This is advantageous for businesses that are dealing with multiple contracts. In supply chain management, blockchain can verify with almost absolute certainty where items and goods are along the supply chain, thus removing guesswork and inefficiencies for shippers and customers Blockchain is ideal for audits because of the encryption used and because it eliminates the need for banks to handle audits.
Today, the standard port for video and audio input on TV is the ________ port.
HDMI
Which statement correctly defines the components of the World Wide Web (WWW)? More than one answer may be correct.
HTTP is a protocol for the transmission of hypermedia documents (such as HTML) and was designed for communication between web browsers and web servers. A URL is the address of a document or other content/resources found on the web. HTML is a language commonly used format for publishing web documents and content. W3C is the architecture of the WWW, which is created by its standards and protocols.
From the following list, select the various components of the World Wide Web (WWW)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Uniform Resource Locators (URL) Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Base Transceiver Stations (BTS)
Which statement accurately describes persuasion in the post-trust era?
In the post-trust era, persuasion is becoming increasingly difficult.
Which of the following applications or services will Web 3.0 be built to support? More than one answer may be correct.
IoT ubiquitous computing
List examples of software as a service (SaaS). More than one answer may be correct.
Microsoft Office 365 Google apps Smartsheet Microsoft Azure
Which company became one of the world's largest merchant service aggregators after it was purchased by eBay in 2002?
PayPal
Which of these transaction processing systems utilize the merchant service aggregator capability?
PayPal Stripe
Which statement about persuasive messages is accurate?
Persuasive messages require a message structure that helps reduce resistance.
Which statement about choosing attention-getters for persuasive messages is accurate?
Posting a testimonial is a good attention-getter, particularly for external messages.
What services does Quickbooks provide to its customers? More than one answer may be correct.
accounting services, payroll management, human resources services credit card processing, merchant aggregator services decision support services, business intelligence services
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
If a company wants to create a secure computer network that can be accessed and used solely by its employees, it should create
an intranet.
It is important to ask colleagues to review persuasive messages because persuasive messages
are directed to people who resist your ideas, products, or services.
List the way/s supply chain management (SCM) software can be offered. More than one answer may be correct.
as a stand-alone application cloud-based delivery on-premise, user-hosted
Using cyberattacks, such as the May 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack which struck British hospitals particularly hard, is an example of how a nation with less military strength can level the field using technology. This is an example of ________ warfare.
asymmetric
Allowing people to share a digital ledger across a network of computers, ________ uses computer code to create concatenated (linked together) blocks of transactions.
blockchain
How did the first cash registers "register" a transaction?
by adding its value to the total amount of payments already received
Before the invention of modern transaction processing systems, what other invention had a similar impact on the way that trade was conducted?
cash money
Which of the following has made enterprise resource planning system software available for smaller businesses? More than one answer may be selected.
cloud-based systems offered by large, well-known software companies the ability to scale the size of a system to meet the need of any company the declining prices on the hardware needed to run an ERP
Which principle is in play when an employee works overtime to finish a project because she promised the team they would make the deadline?
consistency
Which business computer application system is focused on helping managers to maintain the business's focus on the individual customer by developing a lasting relationship that promote long-term buying?
customer relationship management (CRM) system
What software systems are commonly used across the logistics industry, from railway scheduling to managing port visits for ships to operating locks on waterways?
decision support systems
Charles tends to be more easily persuaded by people he likes. This demonstrates the principle of reciprocation.
false
Square is a software interface company that lets websites and apps, such as Lyft's, integrate credit card payment processing with their existing software.
false
The three major components in any transaction processing system include data, a decision-making model, and a user interface.
false
Describe the benefits 5G networks will provide cell phone carriers and users. More than one answer may be correct.
faster connections and data transfer speeds greater capacity lower latency
Which of Williams and Miller's decision-making styles comprises the highest percentage of executives?
follower
Which of Williams and Miller's decision-making styles involves making decisions based on what has happened in the past?
follower
The first task of most persuasive messages is to
gain the attention of the readers.
What is a component of the AIDA approach to mass sales messages?
gaining attention
Which of these is the most expensive medium for sending mass sales messages?
hard-copy letters
It is especially important to review persuasive messages because nearly all of them are
high-stakes communications.
Which of the following have been made nearly obsolete by business applications technology? More than one answer may be correct.
imprinters ("knuckle-busters") credit card verification books travelers checks mobile payments
What are the advantages of software as a service (SaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.
instant access, downloads, and usability frequent application updates offered relatively low upfront costs
The amount of time that passes between when a device is asked to perform and when it completes the task is known as
latency.
Min-Ji is a good friend of Tasha. Tasha signs up to participate in a charity event when she finds out that Min-Ji is also participating. Tasha's behavior illustrates the principle of influence known as
liking.
Typically, internal persuasive messages focus mostly on
logical appeals.
When you reduce the confidence and positivity in your message, you run the risk of
making your idea seem weak or unexciting.
What are the key functions of customer relationship management (CRM) systems? More than one answer may be correct.
marketing sales customer service
Thoren is looking for a colleague to give him feedback on a persuasive message he has written. Which colleague would be the best choice?
one who may resist in the same way as Thoren's audience
The U.S. Census Bureau is using differential ________ to make census data secure and private.
privacy
In order to encourage participation in a walkathon, the organization arranging the event offers a free T-shirt and water bottle to all participants. Which principle of influence is being used?
reciprocation
Anthony is trying to convince his colleagues to contribute to their company's holiday clothing drive. The most effective persuasive argument he can use is an argument that
relates the clothing drive to their need to feel good about themselves.
In the context of developing persuasive messages, the process of understanding the needs and values of others
requires a strong listening orientation.
Which of the following are manufacturers of enterprise resource planning system software? More than one answer may be selected.
sage group microsoft adobe
Sautéed, a restaurant in California, holds a highly popular bash featuring well-known DJs on the last Saturday night of every month. The restaurant offers event-passes to frequent customers (who have spent at least $3,000 during the past year) for free. A limited number of passes are also available to other customers at a high price one day prior to the event. Which principle of influence is the restaurant using?
scarcity
A shopper is more likely to buy a product if she hears that it sells out quickly. Her behavior illustrates the principle of influence known as
scarcity.
Jerold was sure that sales were down at his company because its supplier wasn't keeping up with orders, in spite of the data that showed the supplier was actually more responsive than the previous supplier. He yelled at the operations manager during a meeting, telling him to fix the problem now. Jerold's decision-making style is that of a(n)
skeptic.
What is a principle of influence whereby people determine what is right, correct, or desirable by seeing what others do?
social proof
Candy is writing a brochure to explain the benefits of buying produce from local farmers at the farmers' market rather than from chain grocery stores. What information will most likely make her brochure effective?
stories about local farm families who participate in the farmers' market
What portion of a firm's executive information system would be responsible for automatically restocking a necessary manufacturing component once it went below a predetermined level?
supply chain management
If a hotel restaurant is expecting a sudden influx of customers, which business software system/s would enterprise resource planning (ERP) software coordinate to not only manage the additional guests, but also maximize profits? More than one answer may be correct.
supply chain management human resources management customer relationship management marketing management
Of the following business computer applications, which one offers the manager a single dashboard that integrates reports from multiple logistics software products?
supply chain management (SCM) application
Which has the most storage capacity?
terabyte
What is the main purpose of content delivery networks (CDNs)?
to minimize the distance between website users and website servers
What is the second criteria necessary for adding a block to the blockchain?
transaction verification
The Square Stand is a relatively inexpensive point-of-sale system that integrates an iPad, a cash drawer, a thermal printer, and a chip/swipe/contactless reader.
true
The business intelligence that is collected by an enterprise resource planning software system is rolled up and presented in the dashboard.
true
