IBT Unit 2 Technology: Technology in the Workplace & The Internet

Question 1

An intranet works like the Internet, but its access is restricted to authorized users.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Science of refining a products design in offices, workstations, etc. making it safe for workers

Accepted Answer

ergonomics

Question 3

A person who illegally gains access & tampers with information in a computer system is a ____.

Accepted Answer

hacker

Question 4

Virtual training allows people to simulate a real situation using ____.

Accepted Answer

a computer

Question 5

An artificial, three-dimensional visual world created by a computer is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

virtual reality

Question 6

The acronym___ is a group that sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)

Question 7

When computers were first used in businesses, ____

Accepted Answer

they were too big and heavy to take from the office

Question 8

Companies often find that when workers telecommute, the quality of their work program improves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

An extranet gives authorized users controlled access to ___________.

Accepted Answer

an Intranet

Question 10

Information technology allows people to ________.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 11

A worm is a special virus that invades and multiplies itself throughout a computer network.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Ergonomics focus on redesigning office equipment to prevent workers from sustaining injuries.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The World Wide Web is part of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

A frequent focus of ergonomics design- using computers, desk, chairs, keyboards & other equip.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Bits of information about a computer user that's stored on the computer's hard drive.

Accepted Answer

cookies

Question 16

Spam is wanted email.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

An arrangement allowing employees to work from home while communicating w/office via computer

Accepted Answer

telecommuting

Question 18

Accessing the Internet is possible through devices called modems which send data to computers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

CAD is an acronym that stands for ______.

Accepted Answer

computer-aided design

Question 20

Hypertext markup language (HTML) is a ________________.

Accepted Answer

computer language

Question 21

A program that can insert copies of itself into a computer without the user's knowledge is ___.

Accepted Answer

a virus

Question 22

An example of an electronic transfer funds is using an ATM (automatic teller machine).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Most manufacturing plants are __________.

Accepted Answer

partly automated

Question 24

Virtual training does not allow people to simulate a real situation using a computer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

A computer network specifically used by an organization.

Accepted Answer

intranet

Question 26

A computer program that can produce a list of documents related to a given topic is called ___.

Accepted Answer

search engine

Question 27

A small portable computer designed to be used while it is worn on the body

Accepted Answer

wearable computer

Question 28

Devices used to send data from one compute to another are called ______.

Accepted Answer

modems

Question 29

The transmission of information over communication lines is called _________.

Accepted Answer

telecommunications

Question 30

Repetitive stress injuries are ailments resulting from doing the same motions over and over.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

Arrangement allowing employees to work at home yet communicate w/workplace by phone, fax, etc.

Accepted Answer

telecommuting

Question 32

DSL is an acronym that stands for _________.

Accepted Answer

dial-up subscriber line

Question 33

Consumers have no use for electronic information transfer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

In a virtual world, the computer recreates places and actions that do not seem real.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

The Internet is _____________.

Accepted Answer

a global network of computers

Question 36

A computer network giving authorized users controlled access to an internet is called ___.

Accepted Answer

extranet

Question 37

Software that tracks what a user does on the Internet is called __________.

Accepted Answer

spyware

Question 38

Information technology allows people to access information from anywhere.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

A security breach occurs when someone manages to obtain unauthorized access to your system.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

A disadvantage for telecommuters is employers may decrease salary b/c employee is saving money.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

When computers were first used in businesses, they were small and easy to move.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

In manufacturing settings, robots and computer-controlled machines do very little work.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 43

Computer software preventing unauthorized users access to software or data on a user's computer

Accepted Answer

a firewall

IBT Unit 2 Technology: Technology in the Workplace & The Internet

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IBT Unit 2 Technology: Technology in the Workplace & The Internet

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