Practice Exam 1 Flashcards
Computer processing power doubles every 18 months. This is expressed by which prediction and observation from 1965?
Moore’s law
Which hardware component executes most of the instructions on a computer and is considered the brains of the computer?
Central Processing Unit
Data and information exchange is provided electronically and helps make decisions. This can be categorized as which of the following?
Electronic computing tools
Which of the items below can be described as an efficient and optimal way of completing a task or process in a data management process?
Best practice
Which type of memory allows data to be accessed, is fast, and has short-term working memory that the CPU accesses directly?
Random access memory
Which of the following is an example of an operating system, often called a platform?
macOS
A printer or scanner that is connected to a computer via a wire or Wi-Fi is a
Peripheral device
Managers use improved processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Which activities are these?
Value-added
What is the name of the component, also referred to as a Wi-Fi adapter, necessary for computers to connect to the network?
A network interface card
Who does the Chief Information Officer (CIO) report to?
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
There is a business need to upgrade a company’s manufacturing equipment, it has been years since this was done. There is a faster, more reliable, and less expensive processor chip to install in the electronics of the equipment the business has been manufacturing; the new chip could enhance the product and make it more profitable. Which IT role will lead this effort?
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
An IT Architect would commonly perform which task?
Design parts of a computer application such as screen interfaces
A Systems Analyst should have extensive knowledge in business analysis, designing and implementing information systems.
True or False
True
What in technology is increasingly being used to gather, store, and analyze data?
Information Systems
Which level of security is an organization using when access to a resource requires a login ID and password to gain access to the network or an application?
User level security
A design business has employees based in different parts of the country, with employees working from home. This allows businesses to attract the best expertise and talent. What IT solution would allow the employees to collaborate in real-time as they work remotely?
Web-based software
What are collaborative systems that organize, create, and distribute an organization’s collective knowledge to its users and customers, and also serves as a central location that organizes ideas making them easy to access company-wide?
Knowledge Management System (KMS)
Which IT position serves as the conduit between IT infrastructure and the other functions of a customer/business?
Computer Systems Analyst
In a database management system (DBMS), data is stored in________ and connected to each other with related information
Tables
The acceleration and speed of data being produced over a period of time, that marketers capture, and process is known as:
Velocity
An example of semi-structured data is
What process or tool is used to extract data from operational systems and load it into a database to be queried?
ETL
The integrity, quality, and trustworthiness of data is known as what?
Veracity
Which of the following are considered challenges of data analytics and process management? Choose 4.
- Vast amounts of data
- security and privacy
- accessibility
- technical skills
What term is used to describe the ongoing process of transforming data into an accurate, clean, error free form?
Scrubbing
Tools for data output, such as Tableau, provide business performance insight through what?
Data visualization
Which function may be used to help a company increase business intelligence to help make business decisions, understand and determine ROI?
Data collection
Which of the following decision support systems (DSS) need for accurate decision making?
Business intelligence analyzing the data, and data management capabilities
Joseph wants to start a business. To find out what has already been done in his chosen industry, he will do what kind of research to see if there is a market for his product?
Basic research
Unlicensed software being used in a company is considered:
unethical behavior
What type of research focuses on developing a product to meet industry requirements and customer shopping trends?
Applied research
Business Intelligence tools give an organization the ability to:
Analyze data regarding customer reactions from marketing campaigns
Which of the following is the origin of data that is used for management, DSS, and executive reporting?
Transaction processing systems (TPS)
A company is looking to compile an information portal for employees transitioning to new locations. They want to provide the employees with information on local education, crime, traffic, etc. What type of information can the company use to compile this information?
Geographic information systems (GIS)
Data used to make operational, specific, short-term decisions is used by management to make what kind of decisions?
Tactical
Kitchen Design Company (KDC) relies on suppliers to provide the right part at the right time in order to efficiently manufacture products and fulfill orders. What should KDC implement to give suppliers access, so they know when to deliver the parts?
Extranet
Which type of security protects the hardware and software that databases reside on?
System level security
The data from a transaction processing system help companies make what type of supervisory management decisions?
Tactical decisions
Which is required to connect devices and sensors through the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Wi-Fi connection
A major issue with IoT devices for business is:
Security
In terms of IoT, the point outside the data center where data collection begins and processed in the cloud, is known as what?
The edge
Business processes that are completed through IT solutions can improve a company’s efficiencies through which of the following?
Automating tasks
A new online retailer knows that its customers use social media technology. If the retailer wants to be successful it must use social media to develop trust with those customers. How can this new retailer most efficiently use social media to create trust?
Build a virtual community using discussion boards and forums
Application software, commonly known as an “App” is what?
Self-contained software program that serves a particular purpose
