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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. 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)
computer
primary key in the main table
monitors
2. The role of the database administrator (DBA) is to plan - design - create - operate - secure - monitor - and maintain databases
knowledge management
selecting a DBMS
DBA (database administration)
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
3. Collection of related tables and other objects
database
people
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
specification
4. Productivity= (Output/Input) * 100 OI - Return on Investment (ROI) - Earnings growth - Market Share - Customer Awareness and satisfaction - Total Cost of Ownership
storage access methods
Database Management Systems
phases of performance measurement
ROM Read-Only Memory)
5. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks
systems development stages
procedures
hardware (types)
telecommunications
6. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities
kilobyte (KB)
hardware
specification
organizational culture
7. Includes hardware (the physical components) - software (the programs or lists of instructions)
hardware
Database Management Systems
two parts of a table
computer system
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
Database Management Systems
input devices
organizational culture
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
10. Computer programs that govern the operation of the computer
organization
Performance
software
database
11. What are the two most important components of personal computer hardware?
organization
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
byte
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
12. Specifies the factors that can lead to higher acceptance and usage of technology in an organization
value chain
systems development
technology acceptance model TAM
phases of performance measurement
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
software
two parts of a table
RAM (Random Access Memory)
types of processing
14. Includes the strategies - policies - methods and rules for using the CBIS; procedures for operations - maintenance - security
printers
spplication software
systems development stages
procedures
15. Permanent storage location for a set of instructions the computer uses.
systems development
ROM Read-Only Memory)
information system
gigabyte (GB)
16. Monitors - Printers - Plotters - Speakers
hardware (output)
business Intelligience
organization
database
17. Screen Size - Resolution - Dot Pitch
computer
terabyte (TB)
monitors
DBA (database administration)
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.
value chain
storage access methods
systems development
kilobyte (KB)
19. Collection of fields and group of related records
hardware (output)
types of computers
table
information
20. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach
data mining
DBA (database administration)
document level formats
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
21. Temporary memory that is constantly changing while the computer is on.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
hardware (types)
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
22. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
character level formats
computer
record
paragraph level format
23. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files
database
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
input devices
24. Eight bits is a byte. Each byte represents a unique character.
paragraph level format
database
byte
computer system
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
information system
knowledge management
value chain
microprocessor/CPU
26. Size - Cost - Number of Users - Performance - Integration - Vendor
database
computer system
selecting a DBMS
procedures
27. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
record
monitors
information
counterintelligience
28. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM
telecommunications
competitive intelligience
database
systems development stages
29. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment
document level formats
kilobyte (KB)
character level formats
value chain
30. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources
database
organizational culture
systems development
knowledge management
31. Major understandings and assumptions of a business or other organization
organizational culture
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
architecture or configuration
record
32. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
printers
spplication software
procedures
competitive intelligience
33. One thousand bytes
kilobyte (KB)
types of processing
computer system
specification
34. How organizations plan for - implement - and handle change
input devices
selecting a DBMS
organizational change
terabyte (TB)
35. Alignment - Indentations: Left - Double - First - or hanging indent - Tabs - Line Spacing
storage access methods
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
paragraph level format
field
36. Software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Top-down approach.
character level formats
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
microprocessor/CPU
37. One trillion bytes
business Intelligience
technology diffusion
system software
terabyte (TB)
38. Database - files - records - fields - character
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
kegabyte (MB)
technology infusion
Performance
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
systems software operating systems
data
business Intelligience
hardware
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
data modeling key considerations
paragraph level format
data
systems development
41. The most important element in most CBIS; includes those who manage - run - program - and maintain the system
specification
selecting a DBMS
hardware (types)
people
42. Describes the entity; an attribute or characteristic of the entity (equals column)
terabyte (TB)
stages in the use of 'IS'
field
Database Management Systems
43. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.
application software examples
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
data warehouse
computer
44. The technology that provides high-speed connections between data-storage devices and computers over a network
information
hardware (output)
software
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
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)
hardware (output)
microprocessor/CPU
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
database
46. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers
counterintelligience
manipulating data
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
data warehouse
47. A subset of a data warehouse
data mart
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
counterintelligience
information system
48. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications
terabyte (TB)
two parts of a table
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
application software examples
49. The instructions and data that direct the computer to accomplish the task. It can refer to a single program or a package
systems development
data
software
Performance
50. 1) Structure 2) Data
phases of performance measurement
two parts of a table
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
monitors