Impact of Social Networking Tools and Laws on Business Operations
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What type of operating system is used on personal computers?

  • Server Operating System
  • Mobile Client Operating System
  • Virtual Machine
  • Nonmobile Client Operating System (correct)

    • What is the process called where one physical computer hosts multiple virtual computers?

  • Desktop virtualization
  • Hosting
  • Server virtualization
  • Virtualization (correct)

    • Which operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts?

  • The host operating system (correct)
  • The server operating system
  • The mobile client operating system
  • The virtual machine

    • What type of virtualization involves a server hosting many versions of desktop operating systems?

    <p>Desktop virtualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you purchase software, what are you actually buying?

    <p>The right to use the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a site license?

    <p>A license that allows you to install the software on all of your company's computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a switch in a network?

    <p>To detect the speed of connected devices and communicate at that speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the way communication speeds and memory sizes are expressed?

    <p>Communication speeds are expressed in bits, whereas memory sizes are expressed in bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed supported by the IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol?

    <p>1.3 Gbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Bluetooth wireless technology?

    <p>To transmit data over short distances and replace cables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you connect a SOHO LAN to the internet, what type of network are you connecting to?

    <p>A WAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common way for a SOHO LAN or individual home/office computer to connect to the internet?

    <p>A fiber optic line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the emerging digital firm described in the text?

    <p>To enable continuous, global business operations through digital networking and information management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six strategic business objectives that firms invest heavily in information systems to achieve?

    <p>Improved decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text mentions that in a digital firm, $any piece of info required to support key business decisions is available at any time and anywhere in the firm$. What does this suggest about the nature of information management in the digital firm?

    <p>Information is decentralized and accessible throughout the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the relationship between information technology and achieving strategic business objectives?

    <p>Information technology and strategic objectives are interdependent and mutually reinforcing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a key corporate asset that is managed through digital means in a digital firm?

    <p>Organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text discusses how digital firms enable 'time shifting' and 'space shifting' of business operations. What do these terms mean in this context?

    <p>Time shifting refers to conducting business asynchronously, while space shifting refers to conducting business in a virtual, digital space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

    <p>Generating reports and visualizations directly from the DBMS interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about browser-based database applications is NOT true?

    <p>They are designed to work exclusively on a single user's local machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a data model in database development?

    <p>To represent the logical structure and relationships of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Entity-Relationship (ER) data model?

    <p>It defines the physical storage structure of the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of database applications in relation to a database?

    <p>To serve as an intermediary between users and the database data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about user involvement in database development is true?

    <p>Developers must rely on users to understand their business environment and data needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key characteristic of private clouds allows organizations to have physical control over some of their data?

    <p>Data storage on own infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) over a private cloud?

    <p>Increased security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key limitation of private clouds mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inability to repurpose idle servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of private clouds mentioned in the text?

    <p>Allows repurposing of idle servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between private clouds and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) mentioned in the text?

    <p>VPCs are built on top of public cloud infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?

    <p>To provide secure access to public cloud infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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