Section 1 1. The study of computer based Information Systems (IS) is not just limited to traditional computers and servers, but also includes such devices as: a. Network Routers b. Mobile Phones c. Telecommunication Switches d. All of the Above 2. Information Technology (IT) refers only to the information processing software programs of a computer system: True or False 3. Information Systems are used in the business world to support an organization’s: a. Decision Making b. Business processes and operations c. Strategies for competitive advantage d. All of the above e. None of the above 4. The barriers a Business must deal with, such as competitors, substitutes, customers, supplier, etc are often referred to as: a. …show more content…
Primary Storage b. ROM c. Sequential Access d. Direct Access 12. Ethical computer use policy contains general principles to guide computer user behavior: True or False 13. The smallest unit of data storage, bit, is a contraction of: a. Binary Items b. Bytes In Transition c. Binary Digit d. None of the above 14. A grouping of how many Bits compose a Byte: a. 5 b. 10 c. 8 d. 1 15. The main End-User method of interacting with a computer uses: a. Direct Access b. Primary Storage c. Graphical User Interface d. Sequential Access 16. The system of programs that manages the operations of a computer system is called: a. Machine Language b. Software Suites c. Operating System d. Personal Information Manager 17. Custom software is often developed in-house for use by a specific organization or set of users: True or False 18. Assorted programs that direct the performance and computing functions for a specific or specialized use of Information Systems: a. System Software b. Application Software c. Programming Language d. None of the above 19. A combination of general purpose application packages that work easily together are: a. Custom Software b. CASE Tools c. Software Suites d. Operating Systems 20. What refers to how well a system can adapt to increased demands: a. Scalability b. Capacity Planning c. Reliability d. Availability 21. Client application or software package that allows the user to
The five major components of an information system are as follows (1) to (5); (1) Hardware, multiple computer systems: microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframes. (2) Software- computer software falls into two categories; systems software and applications software. Systems software manages the resources of the computer system and simplifies programming. Application Software is a program that directly assists end users in doing their work. Both can be purchased as ready-to-use packages. (3) Networks and communication facilities, includes Internet and intranets. This hardware and software facilitates fast and efficient transmission and reception of text, pictures and
Information systems (IS), technically are a set of interrelated components that collect and retrieve information, process and store it and support the organization in decision making. Information Technology (IT) is a shared technology and provides the platform for specific information. It consists of hardware and software for a business to achieve their objectives. Included is the computer systems, the computer, any hand-held devices, software the company needs to operate and storage. (20)
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Recent breaches of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) highlight the failure of technical mitigation to prevent external threats. Whenever you send personal information across the internet, be it passwords, credit card information or personal contact details, encryption stops others from seeing what you are doing. Data is jumbled up in a manner so that when it travels through the internet it is completely unreadable, this stops hackers who may intercept the data from seeing what you’re doing. Cryptography is the process which meres words with letter, numbers and images to be viewed by the public, while not revealing the meaning of the message. Once a message has been encrypted it is secure to transmit or to remain at rest. The
From a strategic perspective, barriers can be created or exploited to enhance a firm 's competitive advantage. Barriers to entry arise from several sources:
A. To succeed in today’s environment, it is often necessary to change business models and strategies.
A firm’s value chain can be linked to the value chains of its suppliers, distributors, and customers. A value
A Corporation’s Information Technology department (IT) aids in making major decisions on financial, security, and technological tasks/projects. When the IT department and the business act together to do so, a business can run the most efficiently and economically achieving maximum profit levels. It was stated “It is not necessarily what you make in a factory that counts; its what you do with the information that you own that brings in the revenue”(Rasiah, par. 2). In essence, the IT department helps with all the information, technology, software, and data decision making in a company. This makes the department vital to the company’s success. However, if a company did not have or invest in an IT department, many things could go wrong inside
An information system is used within an organization for the purpose of providing the management and other employees with updated information regarding the organization's performance. The information provided includes current sales, and inventory. These information systems are designed, developed, and maintained so they can capture, compile, quantify, analyze, and share information with the various departments within the organization. These systems also have capabilities of sharing information within an organization's multiple sites in real time. According to ADDIN EN.CITE Hoganson2007322Hoganson (2007)3223226Hoganson, K.E.Concepts In Computing2007Burlington, MA 01803Jones & Bartlett Learning9780763742959http://books.google.co.ke/books?id=3_Y9Hn3qxBcC HYPERLINK l "_ENREF_2" o "Hoganson, 2007 #322" Hoganson (2007), management information systems are the systems that serve management purposes using technological advancements. The executive information system and the enterprise resource planning system have more improved functionality, integration, and flexibility.
The Information technology industry, where nothing is predictable and constant change has become a usual trend, is now on its new phase of its evolution stages. According to Richard L. Nolan, MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration: “Information Technology is no longer being used as just a tactical resource, it’s now fundamentally influencing business strategy and competition” (http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/bulletin/1997/april/text/theory_text.html 04.02.06). This paper will examine and analyze the issues and challenges like the one that has been raised by Professor Richard L. Nolan. The essay will be based on the case study of the company called Canon, which automated all its documentation and information flow procedures by
data to the MIS reporting system at the end of the time period. Managers gain access to
Answer Review questions 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, & 22 in your own words. First, write the questions, and then answer with proper explanation.
The system that is the subject of this design improvement plan supports the capacity of the company to provide suggestions for their video library. On a rolling basis, dependent upon the customer's activities with the entertainment media, viewing options are provided to the consumer when they open their online account.
d. transfers processed information to the people who will use it or to the activities for
This course is designed for the students of BIT level: first year first semester of Purbanchal University who have completed either Diploma level in Engineering or I.Sc. or +2 from any institution recognized by this university. It intends to develop and strengthen in students the basic and communicative skills in the English language with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing.