Questões de Inglês

Recent corporate collapses, such as EBS International and
Societe Generale, have brought about renewed scrutiny into
corporate governance mechanisms. Given the pervasiveness of
Information Technology (IT) in many organizations, the
examination of corporate governance mechanisms also includes IT
governance mechanisms. IT governance is defined as ga structure
of relationships and processes to direct and control the enterprise in
order to achieve the enterprisefs goals by adding value while
balancing risk versus return over IT and its processesh.

In light of increased public awareness, professional bodies
such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association
(ISACa ) have undertaken a number of steps to provide guidance in
the implementation of effective IT governance. The approach taken
by ISACA appears to be largely based upon two concepts. The first
concept relates to increasing the awareness of issues and concepts
relating to IT governance in the public domain. The second concept
involves the provision of guidelines and the identification of
best-practice IT governance mechanisms. Interestingly, the
effectiveness of these best-practice mechanisms in improving IT
governance is largely based upon conceptual arguments. As such,
it becomes important to ascertain if these best-practice mechanisms
do impact upon the level of IT governance.

As IT escalates in terms of importance and pervasiveness
in the operations of firms, it is inexorably tied to specific
mechanisms that are prescribed for good corporate governance,
most notably, a sound system of internal controls. Accordingly,
effective IT governance is a critical underpinning for a system of
good corporate governance that minimizes agency losses for a firm.

Internet: (adapted).


Based on the text above, judge the following items.

Although considerable research has been devoted to IT governance, rather less attention has been paid to corporate governance mechanisms.

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Recent corporate collapses, such as EBS International and
Societe Generale, have brought about renewed scrutiny into
corporate governance mechanisms. Given the pervasiveness of
Information Technology (IT) in many organizations, the
examination of corporate governance mechanisms also includes IT
governance mechanisms. IT governance is defined as ga structure
of relationships and processes to direct and control the enterprise in
order to achieve the enterprisefs goals by adding value while
balancing risk versus return over IT and its processesh.

In light of increased public awareness, professional bodies
such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association
(ISACa ) have undertaken a number of steps to provide guidance in
the implementation of effective IT governance. The approach taken
by ISACA appears to be largely based upon two concepts. The first
concept relates to increasing the awareness of issues and concepts
relating to IT governance in the public domain. The second concept
involves the provision of guidelines and the identification of
best-practice IT governance mechanisms. Interestingly, the
effectiveness of these best-practice mechanisms in improving IT
governance is largely based upon conceptual arguments. As such,
it becomes important to ascertain if these best-practice mechanisms
do impact upon the level of IT governance.

As IT escalates in terms of importance and pervasiveness
in the operations of firms, it is inexorably tied to specific
mechanisms that are prescribed for good corporate governance,
most notably, a sound system of internal controls. Accordingly,
effective IT governance is a critical underpinning for a system of
good corporate governance that minimizes agency losses for a firm.

Internet: (adapted).


Based on the text above, judge the following items.

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association have advised against a number of steps concerning the implementation of effective IT governance.

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Recent corporate collapses, such as EBS International and
Societe Generale, have brought about renewed scrutiny into
corporate governance mechanisms. Given the pervasiveness of
Information Technology (IT) in many organizations, the
examination of corporate governance mechanisms also includes IT
governance mechanisms. IT governance is defined as ga structure
of relationships and processes to direct and control the enterprise in
order to achieve the enterprisefs goals by adding value while
balancing risk versus return over IT and its processesh.

In light of increased public awareness, professional bodies
such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association
(ISACa ) have undertaken a number of steps to provide guidance in
the implementation of effective IT governance. The approach taken
by ISACA appears to be largely based upon two concepts. The first
concept relates to increasing the awareness of issues and concepts
relating to IT governance in the public domain. The second concept
involves the provision of guidelines and the identification of
best-practice IT governance mechanisms. Interestingly, the
effectiveness of these best-practice mechanisms in improving IT
governance is largely based upon conceptual arguments. As such,
it becomes important to ascertain if these best-practice mechanisms
do impact upon the level of IT governance.

As IT escalates in terms of importance and pervasiveness
in the operations of firms, it is inexorably tied to specific
mechanisms that are prescribed for good corporate governance,
most notably, a sound system of internal controls. Accordingly,
effective IT governance is a critical underpinning for a system of
good corporate governance that minimizes agency losses for a firm.

Internet: (adapted).


Based on the text above, judge the following items.

IT governance mechanisms contribute toward an increased level of overall effective IT governance.

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According to the Text I answer the question.


TEXT I

The earth is rich in biodiversity with millions of different species of plant and animals. However, many species are disappearing at na alarming rate. Biodiversity is reduced when ecosystems are modified and habitats of plants and animals are destroyed. The one species that is causing the phenomenon is the same one that can stop it – humans.
Many scientists view the current wave of species extinctions as unrivaled since the disappearance of the dinosarus, more than 65 million years ago. Currently, around 11,000 species of plants and animal are at risk of disappearing forever – this includes over 180 mammals.
Why care about endangered animals? There are many reasons for protecting endangered species, including our own survival. Many of our food and medicines come from wild species, and each wild species depends on a particular habitat for its food and shelter, and ultimately its survival. If one species in an ecosystem is altered or destroyed, a ripple effect occurs, and the interdependency of all living things becomes clear.


The words biodiversity (line 1) and habitats (line 4) mean:

a) Threats to nature ; the place animals live.
b) The place animals live ; the extinction of animals.
c) The variety of living things ; the place animals live.
d) Endangered animals ; the food animal eat.
e) The extinction of animals ; the food animals eat.

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According to the Text I answer the question.


TEXT I

The earth is rich in biodiversity with millions of different species of plant and animals. However, many species are disappearing at na alarming rate. Biodiversity is reduced when ecosystems are modified and habitats of plants and animals are destroyed. The one species that is causing the phenomenon is the same one that can stop it – humans.
Many scientists view the current wave of species extinctions as unrivaled since the disappearance of the dinosarus, more than 65 million years ago. Currently, around 11,000 species of plants and animal are at risk of disappearing forever – this includes over 180 mammals.
Why care about endangered animals? There are many reasons for protecting endangered species, including our own survival. Many of our food and medicines come from wild species, and each wild species depends on a particular habitat for its food and shelter, and ultimately its survival. If one species in an ecosystem is altered or destroyed, a ripple effect occurs, and the interdependency of all living things becomes clear.


According to the article, what are some reasons animals become extinct?

a) Humans are polluting the earth.
b) Animals can"t find any food anymore.
c) Humans and animals depend on each other.
d) Humans are changing the habitats.
e) Humans are killing the plants.

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According to the Text I answer the question.


TEXT I

The earth is rich in biodiversity with millions of different species of plant and animals. However, many species are disappearing at na alarming rate. Biodiversity is reduced when ecosystems are modified and habitats of plants and animals are destroyed. The one species that is causing the phenomenon is the same one that can stop it – humans.
Many scientists view the current wave of species extinctions as unrivaled since the disappearance of the dinosarus, more than 65 million years ago. Currently, around 11,000 species of plants and animal are at risk of disappearing forever – this includes over 180 mammals.
Why care about endangered animals? There are many reasons for protecting endangered species, including our own survival. Many of our food and medicines come from wild species, and each wild species depends on a particular habitat for its food and shelter, and ultimately its survival. If one species in an ecosystem is altered or destroyed, a ripple effect occurs, and the interdependency of all living things becomes clear.


According to the article, why do humans are also endangered?

a) Because most of our food and medicines comes from wild animals.
b) Because humans are manufacturing fake food.
c) Because over 11,000 plants feed humans.
d) Because the scientists compared the extinction of dinosaurs with humans.
e) Because our food depends only on wild animals.

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A pet that makes a mess is ___________.
The adjetive that makes sense is:

a) Gentle.
b) Aggressive.
c) Filthy.
d) Devoted.
e) Destructive.

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Someone Who is too trusting of others is:

a) Sincere.
b) Wise.
c) Clever.
d) Gullible.
e) Vain.

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I think people enjoy (inform) __________ about new products. The passive gerund or infinitive is:

a) Being informed.
b) Have been informing.
c) Have informed.
d) Informing.
e) Is being informed.

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According to the Text II answer the question.




TEXT II
Just in the last century, the way in which we consume material goods has shifted radically. For our grandparents, and some of our parents, shopping meant buying provisions of satisfy physical needs. Today, in addtion to buying necessities, we shop to indulge ourselves in luxuries-high-priced gym shoes or the latest, most high-tech entertainment system. And we shop for the sheer fun of it. Most of us acquire continuosly-everything from groceries to cars, from clothing to toiletries, from home furnishings to Sporting equipment-and through our acquisitions, we Express a sense of identy, taste, and lifestyle.
But some people go overboard. Their spendind becomes excessive and often carries troubling consequences. Some people cannot resist the temptation, and very often they buy merely to acquire. This type of impulsive buying can become so obsessive that people find themselves in considerable financial debt and psychological distress. Recent studies suggest that extreme impulsive buying is on the increase, affecting na estimated 5 to 10 percent of the adult population in many countries.
We tend to define ourselves by what we buy and have. This often affects how we feel as well. For many, buying things on impulsive is a way of avoifing or hiding feelings of anxiety and loneliness. The long and short of it is this – You can’t buy happiness.



The expression "indulge ourselves" (line 5 and 6) could means:

a) Feel a strong wish to do something.
b) To let ourselves have or do something we enjoy.
c) Spending more than you have.
d) Buy something indulgent and luxurious.
e) To do much of something.

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