Which of the Following Illustrates the Use of Information Systems

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the use of information systems to focus on market niche?

• A)A hot tub dealer's use of information systems to determine which models and options its customers are most likely to buy
• B)A shoe manufacturer's use of information systems in selling custom, made-to-order shoes directly to customers
• C)A PC manufacturer's use of information systems to facilitate direct access from suppliers to production schedules
• D)A grocery store chain's use of information systems to produce products and services at a lower price than competitors

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Definitions:

DSL

Stands for Digital Subscriber Line, a technology for bringing high-bandwidth information to homes and small businesses over ordinary copper telephone lines.

LAN

A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, or office building.

Ethernet

A common local area network protocol.

WAN

Wide Area Network, a computer network that extends over a large geographical area, connecting multiple smaller networks such as local area networks (LANs).