Introduction to Business

Chapter 9: Technology and Business

Chapter Practice Review Quizzes

1
Which is NOT considered an aspect of technology?
A)tools
B)machines
C)computers
D)inventors
2
Which invention is NOT correctly matched with their purpose?
A)television - communicate with one another
B)train, car, plane - travel
C)radio - entertain & inform
D)scanner - read & record
3
Which was inspired by the invention of the telephone?
A)e-mail
B)fax machines
C)handheld computers
D)modern technology
4
What makes a cell phone different from a telephone?
A)Cell phones are cordless.
B)People use cell phones for business.
C)Cell phones are small computers.
D)Telephones are for homes; cells aren't.
5
Which is NOT true of the computer?
A)The computer has changed society.
B)A PDA has a small computer inside it.
C)Everyone wants the computer to be faster, cheaper, and smaller.
D)The military uses computers more than anyone else.
6
Who is included in the e-workforce?
A)people whose work involves computers
B)people who make their own Web sites
C)people who sell computers
D)people who make memory chips
7
Which term refers to the digital link-up of all the steps in a work process or project?
A)paper workflow
B)digital workflow
C)technology center
D)digital format
8
Which is NOT true of a job with a high-tech company?
A)The job will probably involve using computers.
B)Postings for such jobs will be found only online.
C)High-tech companies may need software writers or Web page designers.
D)High-tech jobs can be found in technology centers and in any major city.
9
What is a start-up?
A)a new consumer
B)any Web site on the Internet
C)a newly-formed business
D)a purchase made over the Internet
10
Which is the most popular type of product to buy online?
A)e-tickets for travel
B)clothes
C)music
D)computer software
11
What is a click-and mortar store?
A)a store with an actual building
B)a store that sells online only
C)a store that sells products in stores, by mail, and online
D)a store that sells products in stores and online
12
What is a multi-channel retailer?
A)a company that sells its goods using several methods
B)a company that sells its products over the Internet
C)a company that sells its products over several Web sites
D)a company that only sells its goods at a store or through a catalog
13
Which is an advantage to buying something online?
A)You can try it right away.
B)You can take it home with you.
C)You can compare prices more easily.
D)You might have to pay for shipping.
14
Why might you visit a brick-and-mortar store instead of shopping online?
A)because you're shopping in the middle of the night
B)so that you can try out the product then and there
C)so you can buy it tax-free
D)so you can have it delivered to your door
15
Which is NOT an advantage to buying an e-ticket for travel?
A)The fees are cheaper than dealing with a travel agent.
B)You can compare prices more easily.
C)If the computer loses your ticket, you'll have to buy another.
D)You can check yourself in rather than waiting in line.
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