comparisons Flashcards
mock comparisons that might appear in test .. (some definitions are shorten)
Compare between Extranet and Intranet.
Intranet: enable communication, collaboration, search functions, and information sharing between member of an organization using a web browser
Extranet: a network based on web technologies that allows selected outsiders to access authorized resources of a company’s intranet
Compare between Internet of Things and Internet of Everything.
IoT: a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, processors, software, and network connectivity capability to enable them to exchange data with the manufacturer of the device, device operators, and other connected devices.
IoE: the internet which encompasses not only machine-to machine but also people-to-people machine connections
Compare between Ethics and Culture.
Ethics: a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior
Culture: a set of major understanding and assumptions shared by a group
Compare between Ethics and Ethical Behavior.
Ethics: a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior
Ethical Behavior: conforms to generally accepted social norms
Compare between Culture and Organizational Culture.
Culture: a set of major understanding and assumptions shared by a group.
Organizational Culture: the major understandings and assumptions for a business, corporation, or other organization.
Compare between Main Memory and Memory.
Main Memory: provides the CPU with a working storage area for programs and data
Memory: provides the processor with a working storage area to hold program instructions and data.
Compare between Main Memory and Cache Memory.
Main Memory: provides the CPU with a working storage area for programs and data
Cache Memory: a type of high-speed memory that a processor can access more rapidly than main memory.
Compare between Main Memory and Secondary Storage.
Main Memory: provides the CPU with a working storage area for programs and data
Secondary Storage: devices that store large amounts of data, instructions, and information more permenantly than allowed with memory
Compare between Disruptive Innovation and Sustaining Innovation?
Disruptive Innovation: improves the product to provide new performance characteristics.
Sustaining Innovation: results in enhancements to existing products, services, ways of operating.
Compare between Data, Database and Information?
Data: raw facts.
Database: an organized collection of facts and information, typically consisting of two or more related data files.
Information: A collection of data that is organized
Compare between Process and Procedure.
Process: set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a defined outcome.
Procedure: steps to follow to achieve a specific end result.
Compare between Supply Chain and Value Chain.
Supply Chain: key value chain in a manufacturing organization
Value Chain: a series (chain) of activites that an organization performs to transform inputs into outputs
Compare between IS and CBIS.
IS: a set of interrelated elements that collect data and information, and provides a feedback to make sure it continues to meet its goals and objectives.
CBIS: a single set of hardware, software, databases, networks, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information.
Compare between System Software and Application Software.
System Software: this software oversees basic computer operations such as start-up, controls access to system resources, and manages memory and files.
Application Software: this software allows you to accomplish specific tasks, including editing text documents, creating graphs, and playing games.
Compare between RAM and ROM.
RAM: is temporary and volatile
ROM: is nonvolatile
