B6-M3 Role of IT in Business Flashcards
what are routers?
are hardware pieces that manage network traffic by reading source and destination fields within information packets to determine the proper path for a data packet to flow.
Routers also act as a link among modems, the internet, and switches to provide network connectivity. they involves assigning IP addresses to different devices
what are switches?
like routers, switches also connect a company’s network devices, but they do not have as much functionality. One of those functions a switch lacks is the ability to assign IP addresses
what are gateways?
are intermediary devices on a computer network that transform data into different protocols so that data can flow between networks
what are servers?
are machines or software that provide services or share data with other machines on a network, known as clients
what is a virtual private network (VPN)?
VPN provides an encrypted communication tunnel across the internet that allows remote users secure access to a network
what is management information system (MIS)?
enable companies to use data as part of their strategies planning process as well as the execution of that strategy. 3 subsystems:
- Accounting information system (AIS)
- Decision support system (DSS)
- Execution information system (EIS)
what is an accounting information system?
a well-designed AIS creates an audit trail for accounting transactions
what is a executive information system?
provide senior executives with immediate and easy access to internal and external information to assist in strategic decision making
what is customer relationship management systems?
provide sales force automation and customer services in an attempt to manage customer relationships
what is supply chain management?
is connected with 4 important characteristics of every sale: what, when, where, and how much
what is decision support systems (DSS)?
Are computer-based information systems that provide interactive support to managers or others during decision-making process. Includes:
- financial modeling application
- database query applications
- sensitivity analysis
what is an enterprise resource planning system?
is designed to integrate data from all aspects of an organization’s activity. It is a cross-functional system that integrates and automates the many business processes that must work together in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, accounting…
One benefit of ERP: data is stored in a central repository, which means that the date is only needed to be entered once
what is cloud computing virtual servers?
It is available over the internet
it is a cost-efficient method to use, maintain, and upgrade
allows users to access to applications and services over the internet on a real-time basis that run on remote third-party technology infrastructure
In assessing date security for a cloud service provider, its 3rd party suppliers, architecture to support users, and cloud-of-cloud agreements are all critical aspects of data security evaluation
