A database schema is used to ________.
A) graphically document a data model
B) record details of the fields in a table
C) create a backup of a database
D) identify redundant information in a database
Q. 2Why are the operational requirements to run nonprofits considered similar to businesses?
A) Operations such as payroll, accounting and finance, and human resources are essential for nonprofits.
B) Most of the nonprofit organizations generate profit in some way, and operations are essential for tax planning.
C) The procedural objectives for for-profit organizations and nonprofit organizations are the same.
D) The branding requirements for for-profit organizations and nonprofit organizations are the same.
Q. 3Information technology (IT) consists of all the hardware that a firm needs to use in order to achieve its business objectives, whereas information systems consist of all the software and business processes needed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Discuss how dashboards, portals, and mashups support the decision-making process.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 5Search engine marketing is far less intrusive than banner ads or pop-up windows.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Identify and discuss the six ethical principles discussed in the chapter.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 7Which of the following is a drawback of the waterfall method?
A) It is unable to adapt to changes in the business landscape.
B) Several activities occur at the same time, which makes it hard to monitor them.
C) Once a task is completed, it cannot be changed.
D) Its SDLC tasks occur in a nonsequential manner.