Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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analytical
A
organised/structured (top of pyramid)
2
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transactional
A
not organized/unstructure (bottom of pyramid)
3
Q
Data
A
facts
- no order
- cannot make decision from data, because cannot understand what it means
- bottom of pyramid
4
Q
Information
A
first filter
answers: who,what,where, when
middle of pyramid
5
Q
Knowledge
A
answers: how
organized information: useful
6
Q
System
A
set of components that interact to accomplish goals
7
Q
list of components
A
inputs
processing mechanisms
outputs
feedback
8
Q
Input
A
collection of elements; what you put in
9
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Processing
A
organizing or manipulating inputs to get outputs
10
Q
Output
A
obtain knowledge
11
Q
Feedback
A
- for improvements
- changing inputs or processing
12
Q
Hardware
A
physical devices and materials
13
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Software
A
programs and operating information
14
Q
3 ways to become less dependent on hardware and energy consumption:
A
- Grid computing
- cloud computing
- Virtualized computing
15
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Grid computing
A
many computers, with different jobs
