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A #review on #information management
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1
Many presentation software programs allow users to:
publish web pages.
design organizational charts.
copyright their graphics.
include voice narration.
2
Which factor has aided the
most
in creating a global business environment?
cultural change
government
technology
exchange rate
3
Which is a standard capability of spreadsheet software?
to create slides
to graph data
to prepare text
to manage files
4
Three factors affecting business structure are: interpersonal relationships, tasks, and:
attrition
initiative
injunction.
authority
5
Which processes turn economic resources into goods and services?
production
promotion
marketing
distribution
6
An electronic planning device many employees use to keep track of activities is an example of:
communication system.
web-based program.
presentation application.
time-management tool.
7
The reason businesses obtain information usually is to apply it in order to:
evaluate a source.
accomplish a task.
determine a need.
develop a database.
8
Which is the
most
efficient tool for gathering the external information that businesses need?
software
internet
textbooks
library
9
Which demonstrates the correct method ensuring all words in a phrase are in a web search?
(Discipline is the most important part of success)
[There is no tree that the wind has not shaken]
"Confidence in itself is the secret of success"
'To be or not to be'
10
The two main divisions of the trade industry are:
manufacturers and wholesalers.
wholesalers and producers.
producers and retailers.
wholesalers and retailers.
11
Why is it important for businesses to store information for future use?
to interpret data
to make it accessible
to protect it from overuse
to establish quality control
12
Business ethics involve considering issues about what is:
safe and unsafe.
positive and negative
legal and illegal.
right and wrong
13
One reason many businesses develop a organizational design requiring a board of directors is:
helps with the day-to-day operations of the business.
evaluates the performance of the business's employees.
assumes all legal responsibility for the business's actions.
provides experience increasing the business's credibility.
14
Which allows a computer to search and access information on the Internet?
folder
cookie
server
browser
15
Which is usually the quickest way a business can obtain information about unknown new vendors
by phoning an agent
by searching the web
by faxing a request
by sending an e-mail
16
What method for going global would be
best
to recommend to the small-business owner?
Start by renting facilities in the countries of interest.
Start by building facilities in the countries of interest.
Start by merging with a foreign business.
Start by hiring an export management company.
17
Businesses that successfully adapt to current market situations often realize that:
diversification is the key.
change is an opportunity.
cutting costs is important.
more financing is necessary.
18
What do
most
businesses use to store information for future use?
CD-ROMs
display screens
computer systems
scanners
19
To track your customers geographically, which software application would be
most
effective?
word processing
Internet
database
spreadsheet
20
The set of computer programs that manages the hardware and software of a computer is the:
digital connection.
operating system.
transfer protocol.
electronic resource.
21
What do businesses often develop in order to analyze data for the purpose of making decisions?
management policies
information systems
operating procedures
survey methods
22
Computer database programs make it easier for businesses to manage:
problem-solving skills.
large amounts of related data.
customers' buying habits.
Internet search engines.
23
Businesses assess their information needs to determine the information to help them deal with:
personal relationships.
job applicants
specific problems
ethical issues.
24
Which is available to all people around the world who have access to a computer?
extranet
broadband
internet
intranet
25
One way for businesses to obtain needed information efficiently is to:
contact a competitor.
access a database.
read a book.
schedule an interview.
26
A group of individuals wants to open a museum. Will the museum be a business?
No, the museum will be a charitable institution.
Yes, the museum will be a not-for-profit business.
No, the museum will not be considered a business.
Yes, the museum will be a for-profit business.
27
Which is an example of an economic factor that affects the business environment?
business cycle
long-term goals
management style
employee morale
28
A U.S. company would decide to offer its products in other countries as a reason to:
provide jobs to people in other countries.
subsidize developing countries.
sell obsolete, outdated products.
expand to new, untapped markets.
29
Which is a capability of a presentation software program?
copying and printing documents
combining animation and sound
calculating mathematical data
connecting several computers
30
Businesses evaluate the quality of the information they obtain to make sure the information is:
scientific
random.
useful
technical.
31
What situation would
most likely
indicate the need to adapt to changes in business environment?
The number of the business's competitors has decreased.
The business has experienced little employee turnover.
The supply of materials to make a product has declined.
The demand for the product is stable.
32
Which business activity should an owner use to inform potential customers about a new product?
finance
management
production
marketing
33
Which type of software program would an employee use to prepare a form letter?
database
presentation
spreadsheet
word processing
34
Which is a factor that affects the business environment?
industry competition
information management
staff organization
conflict negotiation
