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What is phishing?
A method for storing business data
A technique for improving online search rankings
Cybersecurity attack when hackers trick people to share personal info
A way to remove duplicate files
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Which of these cities is known for its high-tech employment?
Pittsburgh, PA
Raleigh, NC
Nashville, TN
Orlando, FL
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What enables employees to work from home?
Mobile web
Telecommuting
Cybersecurity software
Cloud computing
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How do businesses use artificial intelligence?
To automate customer service with chatbots
To slow down data processing
To prevent viruses from attacking systems
To replace social media marketing
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What is a key feature of cloud computing?
It requires expensive physical servers
It allows access to data from anywhere with an internet connection
It stores data on local hard drives
It only works with mobile applications
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What is a primary use of business analytics?
Storing customer contacts
Predicting business trends based on data analysis
Deleting old files
Encrypting email messages
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What is an important benefit of using data analytics in business?
It makes emails more secure
It helps businesses make informed decisions based on patterns
It prevents hackers from accessing information
It eliminates the need for human employees
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Which of the following is an example of biometric technology?
Email encryption
Voice-activated assistants
Cloud storage
Fingerprint scanners
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What is the main purpose of business intelligence (BI)?
To design new business logos
To analyze data for better decision-making
To improve social media engagement
To store customer emails
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What does the Internet of Things (IoT) enable?
Video streaming services
Objects and devices to connect and communicate through the internet
Faster computer processing speeds
Only computers to access Wi-Fi
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What is a key feature of wearable technology?
It only functions with an internet connection
It tracks physical activity and collects real-time data
It improves battery life on smartphones
It is mainly used for gaming
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What is a major security risk for businesses using technology?
Reduced need for employees
Cybersecurity threats like hacking and phishing
Increased internet speeds
Faster data processing
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How does social media benefit businesses?
It prevents hackers from accessing company data
It replaces traditional customer service
It provides free advertising with no risks
It allows businesses to collect and analyze customer feedback
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What is an advantage of cloud computing?
It can only be used by large businesses
It eliminates the need for cybersecurity
It requires a physical storage device
It allows data to be accessed from multiple devices
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Why is cybersecurity important in business?
It increases website speed
It helps prevent data breaches and cyberattacks
It makes business meetings more efficient
It eliminates the need for IT support
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What does the term "Big Data" refer to?
A social media platform
A security software program
A large company specializing in tech
Vast amounts of structured and unstructured data used for analysis
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How does artificial intelligence (AI) impact business?
It prevents cybersecurity threats
It helps automate processes and analyze large datasets
It replaces ALL human workers
It only works in the healthcare industry
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What type of malware locks users out of their data and demands payment?
Phishing
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
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What is the main function of data mining?
To increase website traffic
To extract valuable patterns and insights from large datasets
To create social media accounts
To store passwords securely
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What is the function of an information system in a company?
To replace human decision-making
To only store customer email addresses
To manage, process, and distribute data efficiently
To slow down data transfer rates