Question 1

Which of the following is not a potential business impact resulting from alternative energy sources?

Accepted Answer

A)   The cost of alternative energy sources is increasing with technical advances
B)   The deregulation of the energy industry is expected to create a huge spurt of innovative entrepreneurships
C)   Oil will remain the world's most important energy source
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Digital ink refers to technology that digitally represents ____________ in its natural form.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is becoming one of the world's most precious commodities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ebusiness
B)   Energy
C)   Currency
D)   TimeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The global economy is becoming more ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The global economy is becoming more ___________....

Question 5

Trend analysis is the examination of a trend to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain why understanding trends and new technologies can help an organization prepare for the future.

Accepted Answer

Obtaining a broad view of emerging trend...

Question 7

__________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime, anywhere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display...

Question 8

What is trend analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
B)   A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
C)   Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
D)   Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what if" analysisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the top reasons organizations should study trends?

Accepted Answer

A)   Generate current revenue
B)   Gain confidence
C)   Generate ideas
D)   Beat the competitionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The world's population is expected to double over the next ___________ years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The world's population is expected to double...

Question 11

Which of the following is not a potential business impact created by the growth in information industries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Top managers must be computer-literate
B)   Knowledge workers are generally higher paid
C)   Entry-level positions will require less education
D)   Downsizing will continueE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The virtual assistant will be a small program stored on a PC or portable device that monitors all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Email
B)   Faxes
C)   Phone calls
D)   Application processingE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What is any paper that is optimized for any type of digital printing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Digital ink
B)   RadioPaper
C)   Digital paper
D)   Electronic inkE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Autonomic computing is a(n) _________ computing model named after, and patterned on, the human body's autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Autonomic computing is a(n) _________ computing model...

Question 15

Digital ink is any paper that is optimized for any type of digital printing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify the five technology trends that will have the greatest impact on future business.

Accepted Answer

The following technologies have the pote...

Question 17

What are the life expectancies for men and women in many developed countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Over 65 years for males and over 75 years for females
B)   Over 80 years for males and over 75 years for females
C)   Over 75 years for males and over 80 years for females
D)   Over 70 years for males and over 80 years for femalesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years....

Question 19

What is trend monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)   When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
B)   A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
C)   Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
D)   Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what if" analysisE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

All of the following are scientific methods organizations use to anticipate, forecast, and assess the future, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Computer simulation
B)   Historical analysis
C)   Trend analysis
D)   Trend simulationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Global Trends on OLC

Digital ink refers to technology that digitally represents ____________ in its natural form.

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Which of the following is becoming one of the world's most precious commodities?

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Which of the following is not one of the top reasons organizations should study trends?

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The world's population is expected to double over the next ___________ years.

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The virtual assistant will be a small program stored on a PC or portable device that monitors all of the following, except:

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Digital ink is any paper that is optimized for any type of digital printing.

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What are the life expectancies for men and women in many developed countries?

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Which of the following is not a potential business impact resulting from alternative energy sources?

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What is trend monitoring?

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The global economy is becoming more ___________.

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Which of the following is not a potential business impact created by the growth in information industries?

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Trend analysis is the examination of a trend to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts.

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__________ is a dynamic high-resolution electronic display that combines a paperlike reading experience with the ability to access information anytime, anywhere.

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Explain why understanding trends and new technologies can help an organization prepare for the future.

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All of the following are scientific methods organizations use to anticipate, forecast, and assess the future, except:

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What is trend analysis?

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Medical knowledge is _________ every eight years.

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Identify the five technology trends that will have the greatest impact on future business.

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Autonomic computing is a(n) _________ computing model named after, and patterned on, the human body's autonomic nervous system.

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