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MIS: Management Information Systems

Subject : business-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. The role of the database administrator (DBA) is to plan - design - create - operate - secure - monitor - and maintain databases






3. Collection of related tables and other objects






4. Productivity= (Output/Input) * 100 OI - Return on Investment (ROI) - Earnings growth - Market Share - Customer Awareness and satisfaction - Total Cost of Ownership






5. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks






6. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities






7. Includes hardware (the physical components) - software (the programs or lists of instructions)






8. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support


9. Keyboard - Mouse - other pointing devices - wireless pointer - touch pad - track ball - microphone - digital camera - scanner - touch sensitive screens - bar-code sanners - optical data readers - Point-of-Sale (POS) Devices - Magnetic Ink Character R






10. Computer programs that govern the operation of the computer






11. What are the two most important components of personal computer hardware?






12. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization






13. Multicore microprocessor: combines two or more independent processors into a single computer so they can share the workload - Parallel processing: A form of multiprocessing that speeds processing by linking several processors to operate at the same






14. Includes the strategies - policies - methods and rules for using the CBIS; procedures for operations - maintenance - security






15. Permanent storage location for a set of instructions the computer uses.






16. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers






17. Screen Size - Resolution - Dot Pitch






18. 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.






19. Collection of fields and group of related records






20. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach






21. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.






22. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output






23. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files






24. Eight bits is a byte. Each byte represents a unique character.






25. An integrated circuit or chip on the main circuit board inside the computer. It is made up of: Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) - Control unit - Its speed is determined by: Clock Speed/Machine cycle - Word size or Wordlength






26. Size - Cost - Number of Users - Performance - Integration - Vendor






27. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)






28. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM






29. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment






30. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources






31. Major understandings and assumptions of a business or other organization






32. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix






33. One thousand bytes






34. How organizations plan for - implement - and handle change






35. Alignment - Indentations: Left - Double - First - or hanging indent - Tabs - Line Spacing






36. Software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Top-down approach.






37. One trillion bytes






38. Database - files - records - fields - character






39. 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






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






41. The most important element in most CBIS; includes those who manage - run - program - and maintain the system






42. Describes the entity; an attribute or characteristic of the entity (equals column)






43. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.






44. The technology that provides high-speed connections between data-storage devices and computers over a network






45. Rivalry among existing competitors - threats of new entrants - threat of substitute produts and services - bargaining power of customers - bargaining power of suppliers (cost efficiency is generally not a motive for seeking competitive advantage)






46. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers






47. A subset of a data warehouse






48. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications






49. The instructions and data that direct the computer to accomplish the task. It can refer to a single program or a package






50. 1) Structure 2) Data