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MIS: Management Information Systems

Subject : business-skills
Instructions:
  • 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. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.






3. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.






4. Hand-held - Portable (Laptop - Notebook - Tablet) - Thin Client - Desktop - Workstation - Servers - Mainframes - Supercomputers






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






6. A subset of a data warehouse






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






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






9. Collection of fields and group of related records






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






11. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix






12. It is directly linked to how it helps deciison makers achieve their organization's goals






13. A formal collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals






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






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






16. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers






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






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






19. A significant and (ideally) long-term benefit to a company over its competition






20. Cost reduction and productivity - competitive advantage - and performance based management

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21. 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.






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






23. The extent to which technology permeates an area or department






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






25. A group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and its users and other application programs.






26. A set of interrelated components that collect - manipulate - store - and disseminate data and information and provide feedback to meet an objective (THIS PROCESS COULD BE MANUAL OR COMPUTERIZED)






27. Perform common computer hardware functions - Provide a user interface - Manage system memory - Manage processing tasks - Provide networking capability - Control access to system resources - Manage files






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






29. 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






30. A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout an organization






31. A series of activities that includes inbound logistics - warehouse & storage - production - finished product storage - outboun logistics - marketing & sales - and customer service






32. Field value must be unique - field value is required






33. The design of the computer (what the computer consists of)






34. A continuous process involving the legal and ethical collection of information about competitors - its analysis - and controlled dissemination of information to decision makers






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






36. 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






37. Input devices - Output devices - Processing hardware - Storage devices






38. Selecting: data manipulation that eliminates rows according to certain criteria - Projecting: data manipulation that eliminates columns in a table - Joining: data manipulation that combines two or more tables






39. Computer programs that govern the operation of the computer






40. Database - files - records - fields - character






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






42. Used to evaluate the contributions (value & cost) of the IS






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






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






45. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support

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46. 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)






47. Field value is not necessarily unique - field value is required






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






49. Collection of related tables and other objects






50. Helps the computer carry out it s basic operating tasks.