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MIS: Management Information Systems
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Field value must be unique - field value is required
specification
foreign key in the related table
primary key in the main table
kegabyte (MB)
2. Describes the entity; an attribute or characteristic of the entity (equals column)
data mart
field
value of information
types of processing
3. 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.
Database Management Systems
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
specification
4. 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
record
types of processing
phases of performance measurement
primary key in the main table
5. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files
monitors
technology diffusion
database
computer system
6. Hand-held - Portable (Laptop - Notebook - Tablet) - Thin Client - Desktop - Workstation - Servers - Mainframes - Supercomputers
monitors
types of processing
Database Management Systems
types of computers
7. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
data warehouse
software
counterintelligience
8. A significant and (ideally) long-term benefit to a company over its competition
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Performance
value chain
competitive advantage
9. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support
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10. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources
systems development
computer
business Intelligience
database
11. A group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and its users and other application programs.
byte
organizational change
spplication software
Database Management Systems
12. Font: Font size (point size) - Font color - Bold Italicize Underline Strikethrough Superscript/ subscript
architecture or configuration
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
technology diffusion
character level formats
13. Includes the strategies - policies - methods and rules for using the CBIS; procedures for operations - maintenance - security
architecture or configuration
manipulating data
computer system
procedures
14. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
people
Performance
types of computers
computer
15. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
data warehouse
gigabyte (GB)
kegabyte (MB)
16. One thousand bytes
field
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
kilobyte (KB)
spplication software
17. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM
technology diffusion
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
ROM Read-Only Memory)
systems development stages
18. 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
telecommunications
foreign key in the related table
input devices
storage access methods
19. Eight bits is a byte. Each byte represents a unique character.
Performance
phases of performance measurement
data warehouse
byte
20. Field value is not necessarily unique - field value is required
kegabyte (MB)
manipulating data
competitive advantage
foreign key in the related table
21. One million bytes
storage access methods
kegabyte (MB)
gigabyte (GB)
value of information
22. 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.
storage access methods
system software
DBA (database administration)
terabyte (TB)
23. Size - Cost - Number of Users - Performance - Integration - Vendor
foreign key in the related table
business Intelligience
procedures
selecting a DBMS
24. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
printers
systems software operating systems
phases of performance measurement
data
25. 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)
terabyte (TB)
paragraph level format
system software
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
26. Raw facts
data
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
knowledge management
types of computers
27. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment
organizational culture
data modeling key considerations
document level formats
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
28. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.
database
spplication software
systems development
data mart
29. The design of the computer (what the computer consists of)
architecture or configuration
Performance
counterintelligience
types of processing
30. 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
document level formats
application software examples
field
31. 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
systems software operating systems
phases of performance measurement
organizational culture
ROM Read-Only Memory)
32. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers
counterintelligience
foreign key in the related table
organizational culture
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
33. The role of the database administrator (DBA) is to plan - design - create - operate - secure - monitor - and maintain databases
business Intelligience
printers
gigabyte (GB)
DBA (database administration)
34. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities
hardware
field
architecture or configuration
systems software operating systems
35. Includes hardware (the physical components) - software (the programs or lists of instructions)
computer system
terabyte (TB)
primary key in the main table
business Intelligience
36. One trillion bytes
information system
spplication software
value of information
terabyte (TB)
37. The instructions and data that direct the computer to accomplish the task. It can refer to a single program or a package
DBA (database administration)
software
specification
telecommunications
38. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization
telecommunications
technology acceptance model TAM
systems development
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
39. The technical detail about each component (how fast is the printer)
specification
microprocessor/CPU
ROM Read-Only Memory)
foreign key in the related table
40. Computer programs that govern the operation of the computer
Database Management Systems
system software
software
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
41. 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
database
value of information
telecommunications
manipulating data
42. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
knowledge management
value chain
data
record
43. A formal collection of people and other resources established to accomplish a set of goals
organization
character level formats
stages in the use of 'IS'
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
44. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach
counterintelligience
data mining
types of computers
systems software operating systems
45. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers
hardware (output)
organizational culture
gigabyte (GB)
competitive intelligience
46. 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
RAM (Random Access Memory)
hardware (output)
paragraph level format
microprocessor/CPU
47. One billion bytes
foreign key in the related table
gigabyte (GB)
systems development
hardware (types)
48. The extent to which technology permeates an area or department
knowledge management
selecting a DBMS
technology infusion
telecommunications
49. The process of capturing a company's collective expertise wherever it resides - and distributing it wherever it can help produce the biggest payoff
database
knowledge management
manipulating data
hardware (types)
50. Input devices - Output devices - Processing hardware - Storage devices
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
hardware (types)
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
information system