Business Information Management Exam Practice Test

45 Questions | By DonCollins | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 998

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In the world today more and more businesses are trying to avoid paperwork by being computerized and storing their data in their systems. With this, there is a need for one to be knowledgeable in business information management. Take up this quiz and see what you recall and prepare for the final exam. All the best!

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1.

A characteristic of technology's impact in business is.
- A.
  
  Regulation
- B.
  
  Computer Hardware
- C.
  
  People
- D.
  
  IT resources
2.

Which of the following send data in groups of bits?
- A.
  
  Serial Port
- B.
  
  Parallel Port
- C.
  
  IrDa Port
- D.
  
  Ethernet Port
3.

What is the most critical piece of the of the information lifestyle?
- A.
  
  Use
- B.
  
  Storage
- C.
  
  Disposition
- D.
  
  Dissemintation
4.

To achieve a company's business objectives, companies execute:
- A.
  
  Many policies
- B.
  
  Many orders
- C.
  
  Transactions
- D.
  
  Numerous business processes
5.

The impact of technology in business is not considered a paradigm shift.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Informational Websites are best described as.
- A.
  
  Sites that provide consumers with direct tourism service
- B.
  
  Web sites that provide overall information about the business organization to include product or service rendered.
- C.
  
  Web site that sales information services to consumers
- D.
  
  Websites that sell information to another business
7.

A(n) _________________computer is one that is capable of running more than one operating system.
- A.
  
  Dual-boot
- B.
  
  Local area network
- C.
  
  Open-source
- D.
  
  Wide area network
8.

To achieve a company's business objectives, companies execute:
- A.
  
  Many policies
- B.
  
  Many orders
- C.
  
  Transactions
- D.
  
  Numerous business processes
9.

Where does the authority for the functions and responsibilities of information management originate?
- A.
  
  Public law only
- B.
  
  United States code only
- C.
  
  Public law and federal statues
- D.
  
  United States code and public law
10.

The transfer of funds electronically is referred to as ___________________.
- A.
  
  Electronic Payment transfer
- B.
  
  Electronic Funds Allocation
- C.
  
  Electronic Funds Payment
- D.
  
  Electronic Funds Transfer
11.

Who are the information managers customers?
- A.
  
  Information users both internal and external
- B.
  
  Information users both centralized and decentralized
- C.
  
  Information providers internal and external
- D.
  
  Information providers centralized and decentralized
12.

MIS and information systems are equal topics.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Business Intelligence (BI) technologies provide historical, current, and predictive views of business operations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What term best describes preparing employees to successfully lead and act in the midst of rapidly evolving environments?
- A.
  
  Stages of training
- B.
  
  Cognitive hierarchy
- C.
  
  Horizon vision document
- D.
  
  Goal of force development
15.

The computer monitor's sharpness or clarity is referred to as its:
- A.
  
  Image
- B.
  
  Resolution
- C.
  
  Contrast
- D.
  
  Setting
16.

Input, process, output, and storage are the four basic computer functions known as the:
- A.
  
  Information Processing Cycle
- B.
  
  Central Processing System
- C.
  
  Logical Data Processing
- D.
  
  Memory Processing
17.

This type of network is contained over a large geographic area.
- A.
  
  Local area network
- B.
  
  Wide area network
- C.
  
  Start topology
- D.
  
  None of the above
18.

This type of network connects each node to the next, forming a loop.
- A.
  
  Star Topology
- B.
  
  Bus Topology
- C.
  
  Ring Topology
- D.
  
  All of the above
19.

The __________________ manages the hardware components including the CPU, memory storage, and peripheral devices.
- A.
  
  Operating System
- B.
  
  Device Drivers
- C.
  
  Motherboard
- D.
  
  Ports
20.

The computer and equipment that connects to it are called the:
- A.
  
  Motherboard
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Control Unit
- D.
  
  Hardware
21.

A(n) ________________ is a programmable electronic device that can input, process, output, and store data.
- A.
  
  Computer
- B.
  
  Motherboard
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  Operating System
22.

This is the most common network topology where each node is connected to a switch.
- A.
  
  Star Topology
- B.
  
  Ring Topology
- C.
  
  Bus Topology
- D.
  
  Local area network
23.

Name the most popular and comprehensive search engine on the internet.
- A.
  
  Google.com
- B.
  
  Bing.com
- C.
  
  MSN.com
- D.
  
  Yahoo.com
24.

Starting the computer is known as the boot process.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Electronic transfer of funds is referred to as the funds that are transfer electronically from one account to another.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False