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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is a system?

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A set of elements that interact to accomplish goals.

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What are the monomers of a system?

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Input, Processing Mechanism, Output, and Feedback.

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What Is Information?

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A collection of facts, processed data.

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What Is An Information System?

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A set of connected components that collect, manipulate, store, spread information and provide feedback to meet an objective.

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What are the characteristics of Valuable Information?

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Information needs to be Accurate, Verifiable, Secure, Timely, Relevant, Reliable, and Complete.

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What are the types of Information Systems?

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Manual Information Systems (MIS) and Computerized Information Systems (CIS).

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What is Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS)?

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A set of hardware, software, people, and procedures configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into Information.

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What Is A Database?

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An organized collection of Information.

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Explain the term telecommunication.

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It is an electronic transmission of signals meant for communication. It enables organizations to carry out tasks through computer networks.

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What does Network do?

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It connects computers and hardware all around the world to allow electronic communication.

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Explain the term Internet.

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It is the largest computer network in the world, freely exchanging information.

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What Is the Most Important Element in CBIS?

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People.

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What are People’s Roles In CBIS?

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People manage run, program and maintain the system.

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What Are Procedures?

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the methods and rules for using CBIS.

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What are the roles of Good Procedures?

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Good Procedures help companies take advantage of new opportunities and avoid disasters

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What are Bad Procedures?

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Bad Procedures are time-wasters and result in disasters.

17
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What is E-commerce?

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Business transactions executed electronically.

18
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What is Mobile Commerce (M-commerce)?

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business transactions that happen anywhere, anytime.

19
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What does m-commerce rely on to conduct business?

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Wireless Communications.

20
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What is an ERP System?

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It is a set of programs that manage vital business operations for a global organization.

21
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What is the purpose of an ERP System?

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Does the job of some or all the Business Information Systems. Eg, manufacturing processes, scheduling inventory purchases, meeting customer demands.

22
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What is an Operational System?

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It is a system that helps organizations perform important tasks. Eg, paying employees and suppliers.

23
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What is a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

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It is an organized collection of people and software used to record completed transactions.

24
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What is a Management Information System (MIS)?

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It is an organized collection of people and software that provides routine information to managers and decision-makers.

25
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What does MIS focus on?

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It focuses on operational efficiency.

26
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What is a decision support system (DSS)?

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It is an organized collection of people and procedures that support problem-specific decision-making.

27
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Who is in charge of decisions in a DSS?

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Humans are in charge of making decisions.

28
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When is Decision Support Systems used?

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When a problem is complex, when information is difficult to obtain and use.

29
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What is a Knowledge management system (KMS)?

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It is an organized collection of people, procedures, and software that creates, stores, and shares the organization’s knowledge and experience.

30
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What is AI?

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Artificial Intelligence is the computer’s best attempt to take on the characteristics of human intelligence.

31
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What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

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It is a 3-Dimensional simulation of a real or imagined environment.

32
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What is Systems Development?

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It is creating or modifying business systems.

33
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What are the main stages of System Development?

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Investigation, Analysis, Design, Implementation and Maintenance

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