Information Technology Chpt 13-15
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- IT allows for the increased productivity of manager thus a flatter organizational hierarchy
- True
- The cost of preventing hazards is low and companies should protect themselves against all possible hazards.
- True
- __________ is based on a fundamentally different view of computer systems than that found in traditional SDLC development approaches.
- object-oriented development
- Dehumanization is a frequent criticism of traditional data processing systems.
- True
- Tax benefits are not benefits to companies that outsource products or services.
- False
- The purpose for which data will be collected is a principle of __________.
- protection of individual's privacy
- Long-term systems needs is an element in the ____________
- IS operational plan
- System design describes what a system must do to solve the business problem
- False
- The use of the web wireless communication intelligent systems, DSS, and collaborative technologies leads to all of the following organizational changes except __________.
- increased number of organizational levels
- Most companies do not use the SDLC approach for Internet/intranet development
- True
- __________ is based on a fundamentally different view of computer systems than that found in traditional SDLC development approaches
- object-oriented development
- One improvement in the quality of life attributed to IT is the improvement in healthcare
- True
- The intangible property created by individuals or corporations, which is protected, is called a trade secret
- False
- Systems that support or shape an organization's competitive strategy are called strategic information systems
- True
- A growing number of employees work from home or from the road making use of the telecommuting approach
- True
- Hackers are typically insiders who use viruses as the primary means of penetrating computer systems.
- False
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Practice Test Ch 13 - 15
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Started: Jul 22, 2003 08:26 Finished: Jul 22, 2003 08:48 Time spent: 22 min. 44 sec.
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- The use of inward systems are those not visible to competitors and details are kept secret
- True
- The branch of philosophy that deals with what is considered to be right and wrong is ethics
- True
- A painful repetitive use strain injury that affects the wrists and hands is carpal tunnel syndrome.
- True
- The right of privacy is absolute and should not be balanced against the needs of society.
- False
- Disadvantages for employees who telecommute include all of the following except _________.
- increased socialization