Chapter 1 Reading Notes Flashcards

1
Q

Says the number of transistors will double every 18 months

A

Moores law

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2
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What is management information systems

A

The management and use of information systems that help business achieve their strategies

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3
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A group of components that interact to achieve some purpose

A

System

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4
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A group if components that interact to produce information

A

Information system

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5
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What does just barely sufficient mean

A

We don’t want too much data. There’s so much we can’t deal with all of it

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6
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When using the 5 components model, how can you understand the scope of a new IS

A

You can tell how big of an investment it will be. What new hardware will you need? What programs will you need to license? What databases and data will you need? What procedures will you need to put in place? What will the impact of the new technology be on the people.

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