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MIS: Management Information Systems
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps the computer carry out it s basic operating tasks.
system software
data mart
table
stages in the use of 'IS'
2. One million bytes
competitive advantage
kegabyte (MB)
table
organizational culture
3. A subset of a data warehouse
computer
terabyte (TB)
kilobyte (KB)
data mart
4. Field value must be unique - field value is required
kilobyte (KB)
primary key in the main table
stages in the use of 'IS'
organizational change
5. Used to evaluate the contributions (value & cost) of the IS
value of information
application software examples
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
Performance
6. Productivity= (Output/Input) * 100 OI - Return on Investment (ROI) - Earnings growth - Market Share - Customer Awareness and satisfaction - Total Cost of Ownership
document level formats
information system
phases of performance measurement
microprocessor/CPU
7. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
organization
computer
printers
foreign key in the related table
8. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.
people
primary key in the main table
RAM (Random Access Memory)
database
9. The most important element in most CBIS; includes those who manage - run - program - and maintain the system
phases of performance measurement
database
database
people
10. One thousand bytes
counterintelligience
DBA (database administration)
monitors
kilobyte (KB)
11. A series of activities that includes inbound logistics - warehouse & storage - production - finished product storage - outboun logistics - marketing & sales - and customer service
value chain
document level formats
knowledge management
selecting a DBMS
12. One trillion bytes
record
data mart
terabyte (TB)
storage access methods
13. Input devices - Output devices - Processing hardware - Storage devices
terabyte (TB)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
organizational culture
hardware (types)
14. Font: Font size (point size) - Font color - Bold Italicize Underline Strikethrough Superscript/ subscript
organization
character level formats
technology diffusion
knowledge management
15. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support
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16. A method of storing data that generates extra bits of data from existing data - allowing the system to create a 'reconstruction map' so that if a hard drive fails - the system can rebuild lost data.
character level formats
software
counterintelligience
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
17. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities
hardware
monitors
manipulating data
system software
18. Database - files - records - fields - character
telecommunications
record
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
phases of performance measurement
19. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM
system software
value of information
technology acceptance model TAM
systems development stages
20. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers
types of computers
spplication software
byte
hardware (output)
21. The design of the computer (what the computer consists of)
technology infusion
primary key in the main table
architecture or configuration
computer
22. The technology that provides high-speed connections between data-storage devices and computers over a network
technology diffusion
knowledge management
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
23. Collection of fields and group of related records
table
systems software operating systems
data warehouse
organization
24. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
data mining
technology diffusion
record
hardware (output)
25. Field value is not necessarily unique - field value is required
application software examples
foreign key in the related table
terabyte (TB)
character level formats
26. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
kegabyte (MB)
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
spplication software
27. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers
value chain
technology diffusion
counterintelligience
input devices
28. A continuous process involving the legal and ethical collection of information about competitors - its analysis - and controlled dissemination of information to decision makers
phases of performance measurement
competitive intelligience
kilobyte (KB)
technology diffusion
29. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources
stages in the use of 'IS'
computer
systems development
value chain
30. Software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Top-down approach.
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
kilobyte (KB)
specification
organizational change
31. Cost reduction and productivity - competitive advantage - and performance based management
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32. The extent to which technology permeates an area or department
business Intelligience
data mart
organizational culture
technology infusion
33. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization
technology acceptance model TAM
value of information
Database Management Systems
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
34. How organizations plan for - implement - and handle change
organizational change
architecture or configuration
systems development
types of computers
35. Sequential Access:The retrieval method in which data must be accessed in the order in which it is stored. (tape drives) - Direct Access: The retrieval method in which data can be retrieved without the need to read and discard other data.
software
storage access methods
application software examples
kilobyte (KB)
36. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files
database
monitors
software
technology acceptance model TAM
37. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications
record
application software examples
data modeling key considerations
procedures
38. Describes the entity; an attribute or characteristic of the entity (equals column)
DBA (database administration)
computer system
competitive intelligience
field
39. Eight bits is a byte. Each byte represents a unique character.
technology acceptance model TAM
spplication software
byte
data
40. Content:What data should be collected and at what cost? - Access: What data should be provided to which users and when? - Logical structure: How should data be arranged so it makes sense to a given user? - Physical organization: Where should data be
data modeling key considerations
specification
computer
hardware (types)
41. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
kilobyte (KB)
computer
selecting a DBMS
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
42. Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves
information
stages in the use of 'IS'
character level formats
selecting a DBMS
43. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks
document level formats
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
telecommunications
printers
44. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach
information system
data mining
technology infusion
spplication software
45. Gathering enough of the right information in a timely manner and usable form and analyzing it to have a positive impact on business strategy - tactics - or operations
spplication software
business Intelligience
knowledge management
technology diffusion
46. The technical detail about each component (how fast is the printer)
systems software operating systems
specification
printers
paragraph level format
47. Major understandings and assumptions of a business or other organization
input devices
byte
computer system
organizational culture
48. A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout an organization
primary key in the main table
terabyte (TB)
technology diffusion
data warehouse
49. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.
terabyte (TB)
primary key in the main table
systems development
data warehouse
50. Permanent storage location for a set of instructions the computer uses.
value of information
character level formats
ROM Read-Only Memory)
business Intelligience