Ewan Knight

question Know the four reasons why Systems are vulnerable answer 1. Hardware- Breakdowns, configuration errors, damage from improper use/crime 2. Software – programming errors, installation errors, unauthorized changes 3. Disasters – power failures, flood, fires 4. Use of Networks outside of Firm Control- domestic offshore outsourcing vendors question Be able identify at least 3 reasons […]

question false answer (T/F) 1. In a star topology, a single connection failure will halt all traffic between all sites. question true answer (T/F) 2. Dial-up ISDN does not convert a computer’s digital signals to analog before transmitting them over the PSTN. question true answer (T/F) 3. ATM is a WAN technology that functions in […]

question At the _____ stage of brand loyalty, marketers use advertising as a means to increase consumer awareness of a brand. a. brand recognition b. brand preference c. brand insistence d. brand equity answer A question A company has introduced a new product in the market. The company distributes free samples of this product to […]

question _____ occurs when computer criminals invade a computer system and replace legitimate programs with their own unauthorized ones. answer Usurpation question Adware and spyware are similar to each other in that they both _______. answer Reside in the background and observe a user’s behavior question In the case of public key encryption, each site […]

question The main incentive for business activity is answer profit question Adam Smith coined the term “invisible hand” to mean answer a metaphorical hand that leads individuals to promote social interest by pursuing self-interest. question What best illustrates the concept of Adam Smith’s “invisible hand”? answer A Vietnamese farmer grows rice; an exporter ships it […]

question What is most likely to be a communication preference of one who is a thinker? answer Avoids exaggeration and big claims and is precise question What form of communication most likely to be used for one-to-one conversations between parties in different locations, and is a fairly rich communication channel to quickly discuss and clarify […]

question According to Professor Edward Freeman, which of the following is true of ethics and corporate responsibility? answer Managers can benefit their organizations by growing profits as well as behaving ethically toward their stakeholders. question _____ refers to the moral principles and standards that guide the behavior of an individual or group. answer ethics question […]

question The primary purpose of 3M’s 15% rule is to…. answer provide inventors with an opportunity to identify solutions to problems and/or identify new opportunities that would lead to marketable 3M products. question When the Eastman Kodak Company concerns itself with disposal of its film packages in national parks by promoting the slogan “Take only […]

question Cost Behavior answer refers to the manner in which a cost changes as the related activity changes question 3 cost behavior classifications answer variable costs fixed costs mixed costs question Fixed cost answer remains constant in total dollar amount as the level of activity changes. goes down if production sales go up and vice […]

question According to the text, for an entrepreneurial start-up to be successful, three ingredients are critical. What are they? A. good ideas, a team of investors, and a business plan B. a viable opportunity, available resources, and a qualified and motivated founding team C. an opportunity, a marketing plan, and office space D. management, marketing, […]

question A fiduciary relationship allows the parties to avoid obligations without liability. answer F question A corporate officer is not an agent for the corporation. answer F question An officer of a corporation cannot possess the power to bind the corporation. answer F question An agent is authorized to act on behalf of a principal […]

question 1) The great majority of America?s judicial business is transacted in answer A) state courts of original jurisdiction. question 2) Which of the following statements about the courts is FALSE? answer B) Most of American judicial policy is made in the Supreme Court. question True Facts about the judicial system answer A) Supreme Court […]

question CRM answer Customer Relationship Management- A means of managing all aspects of a customer’s relationship with an organization to increase customer loyalty and retention and an organization’s profitability. question Harley-Davidson asks the dealers to agree to a number of standards including: answer – Checking online orders twice daily – Shipping online orders within 24 […]

question Common Stocks answer ownership shares in a publicly held corporation. Shareholders have voting rights and may receive dividends; high risk question 401K answer a retirement savings plan funded by *employee contributions* and often matching funds from your employer; contributions are deducted from *pre-taxed* salary and funds grow *tax free* until withdrawn question Bonds answer […]

question Target Marketing answer Finding and analyzing potential consumers for a product. question Market answer A group of customers who share common wants and needs. question Marketing answer The process of creating, promotion, and presenting, a product to wants and needs of consumers. question Break-even Point answer The amount of money a company has to […]

question OCTAVE is a: answer . risk-assessment process question A security analyst is performing a security assessment. The analyst should not: answer take actions to mitigate a serious risk question A rational security decision, such as locking your vehicle when not in use, is an example of: answer reasoned paranoia question Supervisory control and data […]

question a method to increase employee productivity, involves having fewer employees who perform multiple job tasks. answer redesigning work question Which of the following is a mathematical method of HR forecasting? answer staffing ratios question Which of the following is a disadvantage of an aging workforce in economically developed countries? answer having to replace experience […]

question authentication answer verification of records validity ( that is , it is the record of the individual in question and it is what it purports to be), and therefore, its reliability and truthfulness as evidence; also as security mechanism to validate the identity of a user in an electronic system question authenticity answer the […]

question True or False: Government and business together establish the regulatory rules under which business operates in society. answer false question True or False: In Europe, unions are prohibited by law to be on businesses’ administrative boards. answer false question True or False: A cooperative government-business relationship on one issue does not guarantee cooperation on […]

question Which of the following is NOT required in the Outline of Coverage for a health insurance policy? Explanation of the policy’s benefits Listing of the policy’s exclusions and limitations Projection of the policy’s future costs Explanation of the policy’s renewal and cancellation provisions answer Projection of the policy’s future costs question A person insured […]

question In contract law, the term consideration refers to the serious thought that underlies a party’s intent to enter into a contract answer False question If a promise is made, it can be enforced answer False question To be legally sufficient, consideration must be evidence by something tangible answer False question A determination of whether […]

question Ethics are primarily based on religious beliefs answer False question Ethical ideas are present in all societies, all organizations, and all individual persons. answer True question If all people relied on ethical relativism, there would be no universal ethical standards on which people around the globe could agree answer True question Business must develop […]