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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
Practice Test Ch 13 - 15
User ID: smiller0401 Attempt: 18 / Unlimited Out of: 60
Started: Jul 22, 2003 08:26 Finished: Jul 22, 2003 08:48 Time spent: 22 min. 44 sec.
Student finished 1 hr, 37 min., 16 sec. ahead of the 120 min. time lim
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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

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