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MIS: Management Information Systems
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1. An organized collection of facts and information - typically consisting of two or more related data files
kegabyte (MB)
database
field
counterintelligience
2. Field value is not necessarily unique - field value is required
foreign key in the related table
paragraph level format
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
architecture or configuration
3. What are the two most important components of personal computer hardware?
competitive advantage
microprocessor (CPU) and the memory
character level formats
RAM (Random Access Memory)
4. 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.
gigabyte (GB)
DBA (database administration)
types of computers
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
5. The electronic transmission of signals for communications which enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks
telecommunications
technology infusion
storage access methods
hardware (output)
6. The process of capturing a company's collective expertise wherever it resides - and distributing it wherever it can help produce the biggest payoff
knowledge management
microprocessor/CPU
competitive intelligience
software
7. A subset of a data warehouse
data mart
kilobyte (KB)
Database Management Systems
types of computers
8. Description of each entity; set of related field values (equals row in a database)
manipulating data
specification
record
phases of performance measurement
9. Eight bits is a byte. Each byte represents a unique character.
data
kegabyte (MB)
byte
stages in the use of 'IS'
10. 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
hardware
knowledge management
technology diffusion
11. 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
manipulating data
types of processing
data modeling key considerations
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
12. The steps an organization takes to protect information sought by 'hostile' intelligence gatherers
organization
kegabyte (MB)
counterintelligience
monitors
13. Collection of related tables and other objects
RAM (Random Access Memory)
hardware
primary key in the main table
database
14. 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
character level formats
business Intelligience
primary key in the main table
competitive intelligience
15. 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
types of processing
microprocessor/CPU
database
organization
16. The extent to which technology permeates an area or department
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
technology infusion
computer system
types of processing
17. One thousand bytes
foreign key in the related table
byte
Database Management Systems
kilobyte (KB)
18. A device that accepts input - Processes data - Stores data - Produces output
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
computer
value of information
19. 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
document level formats
data modeling key considerations
architecture or configuration
Performance
20. 1) Structure 2) Data
gigabyte (GB)
foreign key in the related table
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
two parts of a table
21. A series of activities that includes inbound logistics - warehouse & storage - production - finished product storage - outboun logistics - marketing & sales - and customer service
paragraph level format
foreign key in the related table
value chain
data warehouse
22. A database that collects business information from many sources in the enterprise - covering all aspects of the company's processes - products - and customers.
value of information
organization
data warehouse
hardware
23. Includes hardware (the physical components) - software (the programs or lists of instructions)
computer system
record
kilobyte (KB)
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
24. Investigation - Analysis - Design - Implementation - Maintenance & review IADIM
data mart
systems development stages
people
types of computers
25. Executive management - Operationss - Systems Development - Support
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26. 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)
Performance
factors that lead firms to seek competitive advantage
stages in the use of 'IS'
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
27. The most important element in most CBIS; includes those who manage - run - program - and maintain the system
computer system
systems development
people
business Intelligience
28. Software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Top-down approach.
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
information system
terabyte (TB)
record
29. A group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and its users and other application programs.
Database Management Systems
application software examples
monitors
Performance
30. Helps the user carry out a variety of tasks.
database
paragraph level format
knowledge management
spplication software
31. Computer equipment used to perform input - processing - and output activities
DBA (database administration)
organization
knowledge management
hardware
32. The instructions and data that direct the computer to accomplish the task. It can refer to a single program or a package
specification
microprocessor/CPU
DBA (database administration)
software
33. A measure of how widely technology is spread throughout an organization
technology diffusion
foreign key in the related table
technology acceptance model TAM
information system
34. Raw facts
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
data
architecture or configuration
microprocessor/CPU
35. 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
stages in the use of 'IS'
primary key in the main table
technology acceptance model TAM
36. One billion bytes
data
database
data mart
gigabyte (GB)
37. Margins - paper size - paper orientation - vertical alignment
competitive intelligience
document level formats
terabyte (TB)
data mart
38. Productivity= (Output/Input) * 100 OI - Return on Investment (ROI) - Earnings growth - Market Share - Customer Awareness and satisfaction - Total Cost of Ownership
phases of performance measurement
Performance
counterintelligience
data mining
39. Laser - Ink-jet - Dot Matrix
technology diffusion
printers
field
business Intelligience
40. Includes the strategies - policies - methods and rules for using the CBIS; procedures for operations - maintenance - security
software
computer
organizational change
procedures
41. An information analysis tool that involves the automated discovery of patterns and relationships in a data warehouse. Bottom-up approach
types of processing
selecting a DBMS
data mining
types of computers
42. It is directly linked to how it helps deciison makers achieve their organization's goals
Performance
business Intelligience
value of information
foreign key in the related table
43. Hand-held - Portable (Laptop - Notebook - Tablet) - Thin Client - Desktop - Workstation - Servers - Mainframes - Supercomputers
paragraph level format
types of computers
counterintelligience
telecommunications
44. A significant and (ideally) long-term benefit to a company over its competition
kegabyte (MB)
competitive advantage
organizational culture
terabyte (TB)
45. The activity of creating new business systems or modifying existing business systems using internal or external resources
technology infusion
systems development
kilobyte (KB)
software
46. The role of the database administrator (DBA) is to plan - design - create - operate - secure - monitor - and maintain databases
Roles - Functions - and careers in 'IS'
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
counterintelligience
DBA (database administration)
47. Personal Productivity Applications - Workgroup Applications - Enterprise Applications
organization
application software examples
technology diffusion
printers
48. How organizations plan for - implement - and handle change
SAN (Storage Area Networks)
organizational change
microprocessor/CPU
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
49. Database - files - records - fields - character
procedures
technology diffusion
systems software operating systems
database heirarchy (from biggest to smallest)
50. Used to evaluate the contributions (value & cost) of the IS
table
Performance
procedures
value chain