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MIS: Management Information Systems
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files
byte
primary key in the main table
database
Performance
2. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
people
data mining
types of processing
record
3. Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves
Database Management Systems
information
computer system
counterintelligience
4. Alignment - Indentations: Left - Double - First - or hanging indent - Tabs - Line Spacing
microprocessor/CPU
byte
paragraph level format
application software examples
5. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers
phases of performance measurement
character level formats
counterintelligience
document level formats
6. 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.
two parts of a table
database
knowledge management
storage access methods
7. It is directly linked to how it helps deciison makers achieve their organization's goals
phases of performance measurement
value of information
knowledge management
systems software operating systems
8. Size - Cost - Number of Users - Performance - Integration - Vendor
input devices
hardware (types)
selecting a DBMS
stages in the use of 'IS'
9. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities
counterintelligience
hardware
stages in the use of 'IS'
value of information
10. A continuous process involving the legal and ethical collection of information about competitors - its analysis - and controlled dissemination of information to decision makers
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
data mart
competitive intelligience
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
11. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
RAM (Random Access Memory)
data modeling key considerations
computer
gigabyte (GB)
12. A group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and its users and other application programs.
information system
character level formats
Database Management Systems
knowledge management
13. Screen Size - Resolution - Dot Pitch
organization
software
foreign key in the related table
monitors
14. One thousand bytes
systems development stages
technology diffusion
foreign key in the related table
kilobyte (KB)
15. Hand-held - Portable (Laptop - Notebook - Tablet) - Thin Client - Desktop - Workstation - Servers - Mainframes - Supercomputers
field
counterintelligience
people
types of computers
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.
procedures
kegabyte (MB)
software
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
17. The instructions and data that direct the computer to accomplish the task. It can refer to a single program or a package
software
stages in the use of 'IS'
data
primary key in the main table
18. One billion bytes
record
gigabyte (GB)
microprocessor/CPU
technology diffusion
19. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers
database
software
hardware (output)
competitive intelligience
20. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources
systems development
types of computers
stages in the use of 'IS'
kegabyte (MB)
21. A series of activities that includes inbound logistics - warehouse & storage - production - finished product storage - outboun logistics - marketing & sales - and customer service
knowledge management
systems development stages
data
value chain
22. Cost reduction and productivity - competitive advantage - and performance based management
23. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
systems development
database
systems software operating systems
printers
24. 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)
business Intelligience
data mart
information system
kegabyte (MB)
25. The technology that provides high-speed connections between data-storage devices and computers over a network
data
document level formats
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
terabyte (TB)
26. Input devices - Output devices - Processing hardware - Storage devices
phases of performance measurement
hardware (types)
spplication software
monitors
27. Field value must be unique - field value is required
selecting a DBMS
organizational change
data mining
primary key in the main table
28. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization
record
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
technology acceptance model TAM
competitive advantage
29. What are the two most important components of personal computer hardware?
business Intelligience
systems software operating systems
hardware
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
30. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks
printers
terabyte (TB)
telecommunications
input devices
31. A significant and (ideally) long-term benefit to a company over its competition
competitive advantage
technology infusion
kilobyte (KB)
data mart
32. One trillion bytes
types of computers
terabyte (TB)
hardware (types)
kilobyte (KB)
33. Permanent storage location for a set of instructions the computer uses.
procedures
hardware
ROM Read-Only Memory)
data mart
34. Helps the computer carry out it s basic operating tasks.
architecture or configuration
systems software operating systems
storage access methods
system software
35. 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
value chain
data mining
systems software operating systems
byte
36. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM
phases of performance measurement
systems development stages
spplication software
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
37. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support
38. Includes hardware (the physical components) - software (the programs or lists of instructions)
computer system
data mining
terabyte (TB)
knowledge management
39. Database - files - records - fields - character
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
specification
organization
hardware (types)
40. Describes the entity; an attribute or characteristic of the entity (equals column)
phases of performance measurement
business Intelligience
DBA (database administration)
field
41. A formal collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals
RAM (Random Access Memory)
input devices
organization
gigabyte (GB)
42. A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout an organization
RAM (Random Access Memory)
system software
competitive advantage
technology diffusion
43. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment
selecting a DBMS
terabyte (TB)
document level formats
technology infusion
44. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.
technology acceptance model TAM
data mining
systems software operating systems
spplication software
45. One million bytes
kegabyte (MB)
data mining
technology diffusion
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
46. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications
application software examples
types of processing
computer system
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
47. 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
business Intelligience
organizational change
specification
data warehouse
48. 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
data mart
types of processing
software
microprocessor/CPU
49. 1) Structure 2) Data
business Intelligience
two parts of a table
systems software operating systems
data mart
50. Collection of fields and group of related records
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
table
storage access methods
counterintelligience