Quiz #1: BIS Overview

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  1. ________ is a fact, the raw material in the production of information. Answer Data
  2. IS stands for ________ ________. Answer Information System
  3. IT stands for ________ ________. Answer Information Technology
  4. TPS stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Transaction Processing System
  5. MIS stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Management Information Systems
  6. SCM stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Supply Chain Management
  7. ERP stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Enterprise Resource Planning
  8. CRM stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Customer Relationship Management
  9. BI stands for ________ ________. Answer Business intelligence
  10. DSS stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Decision Support System
  11. AI stands for ________ ________. Answer Artificial Intelligence
  12. ES stands for ________ ________. Answer Expert System
  13. GIS stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Geographic Information System
  14. GIGO stands for ________ ________ ________ ________. Answer Garbage In, Garbage Out
  15. SaaS stands for ________ ________ ________ ________. Answer Software as a Service
  16. DBA stands for ________ ________. Answer Database Administrator
  17. CEO stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Chief Executive Officer
  18. CIO stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Chief Information Officer
  19. CTO stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Chief Technology Officer
  20. CSO stands for ________ ________ ________. Answer Chief Security Officer

    21. Short answer

  21. Define the term synergy. Answer Synergy is when working together produces more than the sum of the same resources working separately.
  22. Explain some advantages and disadvantages a digital signal has over an analog signal. Answer A digital signal can be copied over and over without any loss of quality. A digital signal can be transmitted quickly and easily. A digital is easy to process with a digital computer. A digital signal is easy to store. The primary disadvantage of a digital signal is that the original conversion from analog to digital usually involves a substantial loss of quality.
  23. List five characteristics of useful information. Answer Here are seven: relevant, complete, economical, accurate, current, trustworthy, accessible.
  24. List three trends which help encourage the use of IT. Answer Here are five: greater computer power is available for less money, more of the workforce is computer literate, software variety and utility has increased, cheap and reliable worldwide communication has increased the power and effectiveness of computer systems, the Internet has spurred global competition and opened up opportunities around the world
  25. Name the four stages of processing (which are also the four primary functions of a computer system). Answer input, output, processing, storage
  26. Name the six components of an information system as described in the text (and online notes). Answer data, hardware, software, people, telecommunications, procedures

    27. Matching

    Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

    1. information
    2. transaction
    3. information map
    4. system
    5. data
    6. open system
    7. supply chain
    8. closed system
    9. digital signal
    10. analog signal
  27. the raw material in the production of information Answer E (data)
  28. the sequence of activities involved in producing a product or service Answer G (supply chain)
  29. a continuous signal Answer J (analog signal)
  30. any business event, such as selling a product Answer B (transaction)
  31. facts or conclusions that have meaning within a context Answer A (information)
  32. an array of components that work together to achieve a common goal Answer D (system)
  33. a signal which is composed of discrete parts (0s and 1s in this case) Answer I (digital signal)
  34. a system that stands alone Answer H (closed system)
  35. description of the data and information flow within an organization Answer C (information map)
  36. a system that interfaces and interacts with other systems Answer F (open system)

    37. Matching

    Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

    1. CIO
    2. system administrator
    3. DBA
    4. CEO
    5. webmaster
    6. network administrator
    7. CTO
    8. programmer
    9. CSO
    10. systems analyst
  37. acquires, installs, maintains, and manages network resources Answer F (network administrator)
  38. responsible for recommending new technology and overseeing existing IS Answer G (CTO - Chief Technology Officer)
  39. implements software design specifications Answer H (programmer)
  40. creates and maintains websites Answer E (webmaster)
  41. usually responsible for all aspects of IS within an organization Answer A (CIO - Chief Information Officer)
  42. acquires, installs, maintains, and manages operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac OSX, etc.) Answer B (system administrator)
  43. responsible for information security in an organization Answer I (CSO - Chief Security Officer)
  44. ultimately responsible for everything within an organization Answer D (CEO - Chief Executive Officer)
  45. develops system requirements, makes recommendations, creates software design specifications Answer J (systems analyst)
  46. responsible for an organization's databases and data warehouses Answer C (DBA - Database Administrator)