Chapter 1: Business Information Sustems - An Overview Flashcards
Because computers and related devices use the binary system - a system that uses two digits - they are referred to as ________.
digital systems
_______ is the raw material in the production of information.
Data
_________ is facts or conclusions that have meaning within a context.
Information
A ______ is any manipulation of data, usually with the goal of producing information.
process
A ______ is an array of components that work together to achieve a common goal, or multiple goals, by accepting input, processing it, and producing output in an organized manner.
system
Often, a system consists of several _______ - components of a larger system - with sub goals, all contributing to meeting the main goal.
subsystems
A _______ stands alone, with no connection to another system: nothing flows in from another system and vice versa.
closed system
An ________ interfaces and interacts with other systems.
open system
An _______ consists of all the components that work together to process data and produce information.
information system
_______ is the consideration of an organization in terms of subsystems.
Systems thinking
______ is a large collection of electronic records.
Database
________ is the description of data and information flow within an organization.
Information map
_______ is the entering of data into the information system.
Input
________ is the changing and manipulating of data in the information system.
Data processing
_______ is the getting of information out of the information system.
Output
_______ stores data and information.
Storage
A _______ is a business event: a sale, a purchase, a payment, the hiring of a new employee etc.
transaction
________ is a system that records transactions.
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
______ is communication that occurs between computers over distances.
Telecommunications
_______ are systems that support management activities such as planning, controlling, and making decisions.
Management information systems (MIS)
______ refers to the sequence of activities involved in producing and selling products or services.
Supply chain
_______ supports supply chain activities.
Supply chain management systems
________ is a term SCM is called because the systems that support each business process are connected to each other to form one large information system.
Enterprise application
_________ help manage an organization’s relationships with its customer.
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
________ glean relationships and trends from raw data to help organisation compete.
Business Intelligence Systems
_______ is large database that usually stores transactional records.
Data warehouse
________ supports decision making by relying on models and formulas to produce concise tables.
Decision Support Systems
_______ supports knowledge-intensive decision making by relying on artificial intelligence techniques.
Expert Systems
_______ can be used to tie data to physical locations.
Geographic information systems (GIS)
_______ are areas within a company that support main business. They include accounting, finance, marketing, HR etc.
Functional business area
The buying and selling of goods and services via a telecommunications network is known as _______.
e-commerce
A ________ is partly involved in the analysis of business needs and ISs, but the greater part of the job involves setting up business applications.
programmer/analysts
A ________ is responsible for researching, planning, and recommending software and systems choices to meet an organization’s business requirements.
system analyst
The ______ is responsible for the databases and data warehouses of an organization.
database administrator
The _______ is responsible for acquiring, implementing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks.
network administrator
A ________ manages an organization’s computer operating systems.
system administrator
______ require technical expertise relating to software development tools for mobile devices.
Mobile applications developers
A ______ creates and maintains the organization’s website.
webmaster
The ______ supervises security of information system. He usually reports to CIO.
chief security officer (CSO)
The ______ is responsible for all aspects of information system. He is often a corporate Vice President.
chief information officer (CIO)
A ______ has similar duties as the CIO. If both exist in the same organization however, he reports to the CIO.
chief technology officer (CTO)
________ refers to all technologies that collectively facilitate construction and maintenance of information system.
Information technology
