MIDTERM Flashcards
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- is an economic activity that involves the exchange, purchase, sale or production of goods and services with a motive to earn profits and satisfy the needs of customers.
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BUSINESS
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technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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the world viewed as a community in which distance and isolation have been dramatically reduced by electronic media (such as television and the Internet)
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GLOBAL VILLAGE
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the modern age regarded as a time in which information has become a commodity that is quickly and widely disseminated and easily available especially through the use of computer technology. Huge amounts of information can be shared around the world in just one click of a finger.
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INFORMATION AGE
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2 POPULAR BUSINESSES IN DIGITAL AGE:
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BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING AND INTERNET BANKING
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Refined, structured, and organized data.
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INFORMATION
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Collection of parts that interact, interconnect, and work together to accomplish certain objectives.
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INFORMATION SYSTEM
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refer to raw, unorganized and unprocessed facts.
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DATA
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two types of Data
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Qualitative Data and Quantitative Data
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a part of a whole system that has its own area of immediate focus
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SUBSYSTEM
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are made by nature
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NATURAL SYSTEM
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are designed, developed and implemented by human beings.
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ARTIFICIAL SYSTEM
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is a collection of components (i.e., hardware, software and liveware) that are designed to receive, process, manage and present information in a meaningful format.
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COMPUTER SYSTEM
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refers to raw data embedded or entered into the computer system for processing.
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INPUT DATA
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any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.
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INPUT DEVICES
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refers to the means by which computer programs and instructions are being executed.
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COMPUTER PROCESSING
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component of a computer system that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions.
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CPU
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refer to the result generated after processing of input data.
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OUTPUT DATA
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refer to any peripheral that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction.
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OUTPUT DEVICES
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Helps users keep data, information and instructions from specific programs.
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STORAGE DEVICES
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refers to storage devices located inside the CPU, which can be easily accessed by the processor anytime.
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PRIMARY STORAGE
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refers to storage devices that have the ability to store data for a longer period of time
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SECONDARY STORAGE
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refers to the ideas, impressions, suggestion, and/or comments of users and other stakeholders to improve current computer system.
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FEEDBACK
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refers to the continuous monitoring and correction of problems and issues that occur during the process and ensuring that the system fulfills its purpose.
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CONTROL
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is an artificial system that collects, stores, retrieves, processes, manages, disseminates, and analyzes information needed to facilitate a business organization’s operational functions and support its management in making decisions.
INFORMATION SYSTEM
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are relatively permanent data that are stored in the information system for a long time. These data may include complete customer information, and complete employee details, among others.
MASTER DATA
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refers to data processing functions that are commonly related to internal operations and economic and financial activities.
INFORMATION PROCESSING
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refers to a system’s functional activities such as adding, saving, deleting, updating, retrieving, and editing data from the master data.
DATA MAINTENANCE
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refers to a series of steps taken by an organization to collect, record, process, store and maintain business information.
INFORMATION PROCESS
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refers to the activities performed by the organization to carry out its day-to-day operations to meet business objectives.
OPERATION PROCESS
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refers to the process performed by the management and its stakeholders to plan, manage, and control the overall performance of a business organization.
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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the study, design, implementation, support or management of data within an information system thru the use of technological or computer-based tools/resources.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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refers to the process of collecting, storing, retrieving, processing, managing, disseminating, and analyzing information for decision making, with or without technology.
INFORMATION SYSTEM
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is an organized integration of technological resources and human elements designed to produce timely, integrated, accurate and useful information for decision making purposes
COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM
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refers to the system’s physical/peripheral devices.
HARDWARE
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refers to the set of computer programs that control the overall operation of the system.
SOFTWARE
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It is a set of programs that control and manage the resources and operations of computer hardware.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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It is a program that performs a specific task for the end-user. It runs on the platform provided by system software.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Refers to a collection of related files and records that are stored in a special location for easy access.
DATABASE
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The most common database language
SQL - Structured Query Language
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the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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refers to the connection of two or more computers established for the purpose of sharing various data.
NETWORK
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describes the relationship of connected devices in terms of a geometric graph.
NETWORK TOPOLOGY
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are rules, policies, and methods that govern the operations of a computer system.
CBIS: PROCEDURES
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are the most crucial component of an information system.
CBIS: PEOPLE
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Refers to the electronic transmission of information within a specific distance.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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the largest type of network that allows users to share information worldwide.
INTERNET
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Is accessible through the Internet, and it consists of multimedia collection that are stored in a particular database of a CBIS.
WORLD WIDE WEB
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is an operational-level system that is used by workers or front-line staff to provide key data required to support the management of operations.
TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM
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is a management-level system that is used by middle managers to help ensure the smooth running of the organization in the short to medium term.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
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a knowledge-based system, used by senior managers, which facilitates the creation of knowledge and allow its integration into the organization.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
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is a strategic-level information system which helps executives and senior managers analyze the environment in which the organization operates, to identify long-term trends, and to plan appropriate courses of action.
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Project management methodology mostly used in software development projects that describes a process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system.
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE
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Refers to the process/activity whereby a work activity or a larger organizational setting is facilitated by introducing a new socio-technical information system or modifying or expanding an existing one.
INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
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VERIFYING if there are problems and opportunities that might exist.
SDLC: PLANNING
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IDENTIFYING related risks on how the technology will be integrated into the standard operating procedures.
SDLC: SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Aims to TRANSFORM the system requirements into a more detailed system architecture.
SDLC: SYSTEM DESIGN
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Aims to CONVERT the approved system architecture and design into a working system.
SLDC: DEVELOPMENT
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EXECUTES the system integration testing of the created and developed system.
SDLC: TESTING
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INSTALLS the system in the production environment and makes it ready for operation.
SDLC: IMPLEMENTATION
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MODIFICATIONS are made to enhance system’s performance.
SDLC: MAINTENANCE
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protecting information and information systems from malicious software and unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction.
INFORMATION SECURITY
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process of identifying the security controls to keep and defend
information assets.
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
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is a collection of applications bundled together, intended to be used by knowledge workers in an organization.
OFFICE SUITS
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OFFICE SUITE IS ALSO KNOWN AS?
It is also known as an OFFICE APPLICATION SUITE or OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE
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or simple OFFICE, is a family of client/server software and services developed by Microsoft designed to help with productivity and completing common tasks on a computer/mobile device.
MICROSOFT OFFICE
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formerly OFFICE 365, is a subscription service that makes sure users always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft.
MICROSOFT 365
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for example, is sold as a one-time purchase, which means users pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if a user plans to upgrade to the next major release, he/she has to buy it at full price.
OFFICE 2021
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is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computing machinery
COMPUTING
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means meeting through a telecommunications medium. It is a generic term for linking people between two or more locations by electronics.
TELECONFERENCE
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refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers.
CLOUD
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refers to the delivery of different services through the Internet. These resources include tools and applications like data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
CLOUD COMPUTING
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Renting a house
SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
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Renting the materials
PLATFORM AS A SERVICE
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Renting the foundation
INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE
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Renting a specific part
FUNCTION AS A SERVICE
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is a server, data center, or distributed network wholly dedicated to one organization.
PRIVATE CLOUD
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deployments combine public and private clouds, and may even include on-premises legacy servers.
HYBRID CLOUD
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a distributed model which allows systems and services to be accessible by a group of organizations addressing the specific needs of a community, industry, or business.
COMMUNITY CLOUD
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is a type of cloud deployment that involves using multiple public clouds.
MULTI CLOUD
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refers to the set of IT technologies, products, services and operational strategies and procedures that enable end users to access computation, information and related resources and capabilities while mobile.
MOBILE COMPUTING
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policy that allows employees in an organization to use their personally owned devices for work-related activities.
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
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also known as GREEN IT or SUSTAINABLE IT, refers to the design, manufacture, use and disposal of computers, chips, other technology components and peripherals in a way that limits the harmful impact on the environment.
GREEN COMPUTING
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STAGES OF GREEN COMPUTING
DESIGN
MANUFACTURE
USE
DISPOSAL
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refers to the practice of leveraging multiple computers, often geographically distributed but connected by networks, to work together to accomplish joint tasks. It is typically run on a data grid.
GRID COMPUTING
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refers to a set of computers that directly interact with each other to coordinate the processing of large jobs
DATA GRID
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is a network of physical devices that are connected, embedded, or equipped with sensors, electronics, and other transfer mechanisms that enable them to connect, communicate, and exchange data and resources whether through wired or wireless networks.
INTERNET OF THINGS
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refer to devices or appliances installed in modern homes which can often be remotely controlled by the owner using an application.
SMART HOME DEVICES
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refers to electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, implanted on a user’s body, or embedded in clothing.
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
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refers to medical devices that are made more capable through their connectivity.
HEALTHCARE DEVICES
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applies a variety of technologies to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety.
SMART TRANSPORTATION
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the ability of a certain machine to use algorithms to interpret, learn, and use data to make decisions.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that allows software applications to become more accurate at predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed to do so. Machine learning algorithms use historical data as input to predict new output values.
MACHINE LEARNING
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is a set of processes, architectures, and technologies that convert raw data into meaningful information that drives profitable business actions.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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is a set of processes, architectures, and technologies that convert raw data into meaningful information that drives profitable business actions.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
