CGS2100 - Concepts Assessment 1

"Full HD" resolution is expressed as

1920x1080*

CPU clock speeds of a personal computer range between ________.

2-4 GHz*

When you buy a new laptop, how much RAM should it come with?

4-8 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.

8 - wrong

How many bits equal a byte?

8*

Which of the following is an example of data that would best be conveyed using data visualization to help a manager make a decision?

A manager at a startup wants to decide which city to target based on the percentage of a city's citizens that do not have at home internet access but do have a smartphone. The company has this information for the citizens of 15 similar-sized cities.*

Lightning connectors and ports are used by which company?

Apple*

What business management system seeks to streamline an organization's activities to prevent backlogs and inefficiencies?

BPM*

Businesses that rely on Quickbooks may need a decision support system, but this financial management software for small businesses does not provide one. What other resources are easily available?

Business analytics software apps that integrate with QuickBooks are available.*

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

Documentation Stage - unsure

Creating efficiencies by ensuring that nearly all aspects of the firm's operations coordinate with each other is why many corporations integrate a SCM system with their

ERP system*

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

Execution Stage*

The ________ computer creates images on your computer.

GPU*

Today, the standard port for video and audio input on TV is the ________ port.

HDMI*

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

HR manager*

What is the goal of the process design step of business process management (BPM)?

Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in existing processes.*

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

Intel*

Megahertz abbreviation is ________.

MHz*

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

MIDI ports*

What occurs in the process execution step of business process management?

Managers track the individual components of the process as well as the process as a whole.

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*

MIDI is an acronym that stands for?

Musical Instrument Digital Interface*

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

Overclocking*

Which phase of the project management process involves feasibility studies?

Phase 1: intitation phase*

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

Provide recommendations on handling labor and supply imbalances.*

The information in ________ is dumped when a computer is shut down.

RAM*

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

SSD*

Which of the following is not a presentation software term?

Speaker Image*

Which step of business process management allows managers to create a continually improving process?

Step 5: process optimization*

What is the dominant U.S. financial services software for small business?

Stripe - not sure

What is the most powerful computer type?

Supercomputer*

This type of connector is the most common type of connection to a computer for peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices, etc.).

USB*

Rana's employment agency is a startup with a one-person IT department, but it requires a business management system that can meet unique needs. Which type of business management system should she adopt?

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

Which component of a business management system can help a manager check and report on the company's current inventory?

a database management system (DBMS)*

A bus is a channel over which information flows. A bus has two parts: the ________ and the ________?

address bus; data bus*

Which type of business management system would best enable executives to quickly adapt to dynamic business environments by implementing their own changes?

an on premises system*

Which element of the belief action outcome (BAO) framework is MOST helpful for analyzing the way stakeholders' perceptions about and desires for an organization's operating environment are formed?

belief formation*

A gigabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes.

billion*

The two main factors that affect the speed of the processor are clock speed and ________.

bus width*

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.*

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

computer*

Which of the following processes would operations management systems software be used for in a manufacturing firm?

creating bedroom furniture from lumber*

The Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) defines the planning, implementation, and control of activities that apply quality management techniques to data as

data quality (DQ)*

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

database management 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*

Integrating database management systems (DBMS) with predictive analytics to give managers a recommended course of action is the focus of

decision-making management information systems.*

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

design*

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

diagnoally*

To measure screen size, measure ________ across the monitor.

diagonally*

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*

Human resource management systems are invaluable to HR managers who lack legal expertise because the systems

ensure that HR actions comply with governmental regulations.

Decision support system (business intelligence systems) applications, that expressly meet the needs of executives of larger companies or corporations are referred to as executive support systems (ESS) or

executive information systems (EIS).*

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

free to download and use*

The visual image output created by the computer is called ________.

graphics*

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*

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

informational*

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.

install*

Which is the stage of Herbert Simpson's four stage approach to decision making where the problem is identified?

intelligence*

Which outcome of the balanced scorecard framework measures how efficiently a business is operating?

internal business process*

Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?

kilobyte*

What do smaller merchants use to process credit card payments and avoid issues with fund reversals (such as when credit card purchases are returned) or disputes over credit card charges?

merchant service aggregators*

Megahertz is the same as a ________ cycles (or instruction) per second.

million*

The term "native resolution" refers to?

number of pixels*

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

operating systems (OS)*

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*

The first step in business process management, in which analysts often "storyboard" the processes in an attempt to view the entire system prior to investigating each component is called

process design*

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*

What is Jira and GanttPro examples of?

project management software*

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

provide output that helps managers make important decisions*

What is the primary purpose of defragmenting your hard drive?

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

In which stage of Herbert Simpson's four stage process for decision making are solutions identified?

second*

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

single processor*

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

smaller businesses.*

Devices allowing data to be retained when your computer is shut down are called ________ devices.

storage*

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*

Providing managers with increased visibility of the entire logistics process so that they can improve the efficiency of the entire system is the primary function of any

supply chain management system*

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*

What is a main component of the belief action outcome framework (BAO) that organizations provide to address the economic, environmental, and social impacts that result from their day-to-day operations?

sustainability reports*

Which has the most storage capacity?

terabyte*

In addition to the probable outcome, what other information does modern business intelligence software provide?

the degree of likelihood of the outcome*

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 type of system is defined as one that helps make the sales process itself more efficient?

transaction processing system*

A terabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes?

trillion*