Information Technology

Question 1

Data Mining

Answer 1

An analysis of data using tools which look for trends or anomalies without advance knowledge of the meaning of the data

Question 2

Programmer Responsibilities

Answer 2

(1) Use design developed by analysts to develop an information system
(2) Write computer programs

Question 3

Computer Operator Responsibilities

Answer 3

(1) Data is properly entered into computer
(2) Data is produced correctly
(3) Needed output is produced

Question 4

Information Systems Librarians

Answer 4

Maintain company databases, files, and programs in a separate and secure storage are

Question 5

When Do Librarians Allow Changes Into a Program

Answer 5

Once the change has been tested in the test environment by someone other than the programmer

Question 6

Optical Character Recognition Software

Answer 6

Converts images of paper documents as read by a scanning device into text document computer files

Question 7

Logical Access Controls

Answer 7

Prevent systems from infiltration electronically

Question 8

Stages of Data Processing Cycle

Answer 8

(1) Data input
(2) Data processing
(3) Data storage
(4) Information output

Question 9

Data Processing Cycle

Answer 9

Describes the operations performed on data in computer-based systems to generate meaningful and relevant data

Question 10

Soft Copy

Answer 10

Displayed on a monitor

Question 11

Forms of Information Output

Answer 11

(1) Documents
(2) Reports
(3) Queries

Question 12

Queries

Answer 12

Requests for a specific piece of information

Question 13

Responsibilities of Network Managers

Answer 13

(1) Make sure organizations networks operate continuously and properly
(2) Make sure all applicable devices are linked to the organizations internal and external networks

Question 14

Master File

Answer 14

Permanent document used as an ongoing reference tool

Question 15

Integrated Test Facility

Answer 15

Develops and integrates test data into the live processing of actual data resulting from business transactions

Question 16

Transaction Processing System

Answer 16

Completely programmed and automated system treating every problem in exactly the same way

Question 17

Executive Information System

Answer 17

An information system designed to provide executives with the needed information to make strategic plans, to control and operate the company, to monitor business conditions in general, and to identify business problems and opportunities

Question 18

Validity Check

Answer 18

Compares inputted data against a list of acceptable entries to make sure it matches the specifications for at least one

Question 19

Decision Support System

Answer 19

(1) An information processing system providing interactive capabilities, including modeling and database access within a decision-making system
(2) Differs from other information systems in it’s emphasis on synergism between computer and the user

Question 20

Systems Analysts Responsibilities

Answer 20

(1) Developing company’s information system

(2) Designing computer applications and preparing specifications for computer programming

Question 21

Assembly Language

Answer 21

Programming language in which each machine language instruction is represented by mnemonic characters

Question 22

Access Time

Answer 22

The amount of time it takes to retrieve data from memory or storage

Question 23

COBIT

Answer 23

Control Objectives Information and Related Technology

Question 24

Online Transaction

Answer 24

(1) Processed with other computers or networks immediately through the internet
(2) Transaction is processed without delay as it is initiated and executed
(3) Input or initiation equipment is in direct and open communication with the CPU of the processing computer system

Question 25

Access Control Matrix Consists Of

Answer 25

(1) A list of authorized user ID numbers and passwords

(2) A list of all files, data, and programs and the access each user has to them

Question 26

Modem

Answer 26

Electronic device that allows a computer terminal to send electronic signals via an audio signal over a telephone line