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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. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
record
application software examples
software
ROM Read-Only Memory)
2. 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
input devices
value of information
types of computers
data modeling key considerations
3. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.
printers
data warehouse
selecting a DBMS
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
4. A continuous process involving the legal and ethical collection of information about competitors - its analysis - and controlled dissemination of information to decision makers
competitive intelligience
character level formats
kegabyte (MB)
byte
5. Screen Size - Resolution - Dot Pitch
stages in the use of 'IS'
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
technology infusion
monitors
6. 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
stages in the use of 'IS'
specification
systems software operating systems
7. 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
data
technology diffusion
types of processing
computer
8. 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)
Database Management Systems
telecommunications
data modeling key considerations
information system
9. Size - Cost - Number of Users - Performance - Integration - Vendor
types of processing
selecting a DBMS
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
systems development stages
10. Software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Top-down approach.
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
document level formats
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
hardware (types)
11. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
systems software operating systems
technology infusion
document level formats
12. A group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and its users and other application programs.
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
computer system
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Database Management Systems
13. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks
organizational culture
telecommunications
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
monitors
14. 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)
data warehouse
field
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
information system
15. A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout an organization
RAM (Random Access Memory)
technology diffusion
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
16. The extent to which technology permeates an area or department
technology infusion
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
database
storage access methods
17. Permanent storage location for a set of instructions the computer uses.
ROM Read-Only Memory)
computer system
microprocessor/CPU
storage access methods
18. How organizations plan for - implement - and handle change
telecommunications
hardware
organizational change
paragraph level format
19. Raw facts
data
stages in the use of 'IS'
technology infusion
value chain
20. Collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts themselves
information
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
information system
table
21. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers
organizational culture
database
hardware (output)
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
22. 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
competitive advantage
document level formats
data modeling key considerations
counterintelligience
23. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.
spplication software
competitive advantage
technology diffusion
procedures
24. A formal collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals
business Intelligience
software
computer
organization
25. What are the two most important components of personal computer hardware?
monitors
information system
storage access methods
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
26. One million bytes
counterintelligience
software
kegabyte (MB)
primary key in the main table
27. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.
field
people
RAM (Random Access Memory)
table
28. The most important element in most CBIS; includes those who manage - run - program - and maintain the system
record
people
foreign key in the related table
value chain
29. Database - files - records - fields - character
kegabyte (MB)
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
system software
Database Management Systems
30. Collection of fields and group of related records
paragraph level format
table
Performance
organizational change
31. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization
systems development
technology acceptance model TAM
hardware
software
32. 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.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
systems software operating systems
competitive intelligience
information system
33. 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
manipulating data
competitive advantage
systems software operating systems
two parts of a table
34. Includes the strategies - policies - methods and rules for using the CBIS; procedures for operations - maintenance - security
procedures
input devices
people
hardware (output)
35. The technical detail about each component (how fast is the printer)
organization
value of information
specification
table
36. Input devices - Output devices - Processing hardware - Storage devices
specification
application software examples
hardware (types)
input devices
37. Cost reduction and productivity - competitive advantage - and performance based management
38. A significant and (ideally) long-term benefit to a company over its competition
counterintelligience
competitive advantage
hardware (types)
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
39. The role of the database administrator (DBA) is to plan - design - create - operate - secure - monitor - and maintain databases
character level formats
DBA (database administration)
data mart
technology infusion
40. Helps the computer carry out it s basic operating tasks.
character level formats
computer
foreign key in the related table
system software
41. Field value is not necessarily unique - field value is required
foreign key in the related table
value of information
stages in the use of 'IS'
people
42. 1) Structure 2) Data
systems software operating systems
spplication software
stages in the use of 'IS'
two parts of a table
43. Font: Font size (point size) - Font color - Bold Italicize Underline Strikethrough Superscript/ subscript
ROM Read-Only Memory)
character level formats
Database Management Systems
organizational change
44. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications
competitive intelligience
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
application software examples
45. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
data warehouse
application software examples
computer
software
46. The process of capturing a company's collective expertise wherever it resides - and distributing it wherever it can help produce the biggest payoff
counterintelligience
telecommunications
knowledge management
spplication software
47. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
computer
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
technology diffusion
printers
48. It is directly linked to how it helps deciison makers achieve their organization's goals
computer
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
value of information
types of computers
49. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach
Database Management Systems
data mining
printers
technology acceptance model TAM
50. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support