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1. A(n) ____ is a set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective. database computer information system transaction information system
2. Major Fortune 500 companies can spend in excess of ____ dollars per year on information technology. 500 million 1 million 1 billion 10 million 1 billion
3. Raw facts, such as an employee number, total hours worked in a week, inventory parts, or sales orders are called ____. information intelligence data knowledge data
4. ____ is a collection of facts organized in such a way that they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves. Information Data Knowledge Intelligence Information
5. ____ data is represented by numbers, letters and other characters. Audio Alphanumeric Video Image Alphanumeric
6. A(n) ____ is a set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a defined outcome. process system method operational system process
7. ____ is the awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or reach a decision. Knowledge Data Information Education Knowledge
8. ____ information can be used for a variety of purposes. Accurate Relevant Economical Flexible Flexible
9. ____ information contains all the important facts. Flexible Relevant Complete Economical Complete
10. The ____ of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization's goals. value relevance accessibility flexibility value
11. ____ information can help people and their organizations perform tasks more efficiently and effectively. Complex Hidden Valuable Knowledgeable Valuable
12. Consider an automatic car wash. Time, energy, skill, and knowledge are considered to be ____ to the system. inputs feedback mechanisms processing mechanisms outputs inputs
13. A ____ is a set of elements or components that interact to accomplish goals. process program system database system
14. A(n) ____ is a specific objective of the system. efficiency standard effective standard process standard system performance standard system performance standard
15. ____ is a measure of what is produced divided by what is consumed. Efficiency Effectiveness Output Performance Efficiency
16. ____ is predicting future events to avoid problems. Estimating Forecasting Hypothesizing Programming Forecasting
17. ____ consist(s) of computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities. Hardware Databases Programs Software Hardware
18. ____ is the production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and reports. Input Output Feedback Processing Output
19. ____ involves converting or transforming data into useful outputs. Input Output Processing Feedback Processing
20. ____ involves keeping data and information available for future use. Processing Feedback Storage Forecasting Storage
21. A business’s ____ includes al, store, and process data into information. computer-based information system technology infrastructure information system operational system Storage
22. The components of a(n) ____ include hardware, software, databases, telecommunications and the Internet, people, and procedures. operational system technology infrastructure computer-based information system information system computer-based information system
23. ____ is the electronic transmission of signals for communications. Telecommunications Output Processing Telecommunications Telecommunications
24. ____ connect(s) computers and equipment in a building, around the country, or around the world to enable electronic communications. Applications Software Networks Databases Networks
25. A(n) ____ is an organized collection of facts and information. network table database operating system database
26. The ____ is the world's largest computer network, consisting of thousands of interconnected networks, all freely exchanging information. intranet extranet Internet World Wide Web Internet
27. A(n) ____ is a network based on Web technologies that allows selected outsiders, such as business partners and customers, to access authorized resources of the intranet of a company. Internet LAN extranet database extranet
28. ____ are the most important element in most computer-based information systems. Procedures People Networks Databases People
29. A business transaction executed electronically between parties is handled by a(n) ____ system. electronic and mobile commerce transaction processing management information decision support electronic and mobile commerce
30. If you make an online purchase from the ACME company's web site, you are engaging in a ____ transaction. B2B B2C C2C C2D B2C
31. ____ involves using information systems and the Internet to acquire parts and supplies. E-business E-procurement E-management E-commerce E-procurement
32. A(n) ____ is an organized collection used to record completed business transactions. electronic commerce system management information system decision support system transaction processing system transaction processing system
33. A(n) ____ is a set of integrated programs capable of managing a company's vital business operations enterprise resource planning system decision support system transaction processing system management information system enterprise resource planning system
34. A(n) ____ is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices that provides routine information to managers and decision makers. TPS MIS ERP DSS MIS
35. The focus of a(n) ____ is on decision making effectiveness. DSS TPS MIS ERP DSS
36. A(n) ____ is an organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices that support problem-specific decision making. ERP TPS DSS MIS DSS
37. ____ is the subfield of artificial intelligence that allows robots and other devices to see, store, and process visual images. Robotics Expert systems Learning systems Vision systems Vision systems
38. A(n) ____ gives a computer the ability to make suggestions and act like a specialist in a particular field. knowledge base learning system expert system
neural network 39. ____ is the simulation of a real or imagined environment that can be experienced visually in three dimensions. Virtual reality An expert system A motion tracker A vision system Virtual reality
40. The goal of systems ____ is to gain a clear understanding of the problem to be solved. investigation analysis design implementation investigation
41. Systems ____ determines how the new system should be developed to meet business needs. analysis design investigation implementation design
42. A ____ can be used to avoid viruses and prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to your computer. firewall copyright chip tracker firewall
43. ____ is the study of designing and positioning workplace equipment to avoid health related problems of using computer systems. Robotics Data mining Ergonomics Artificial intelligence Ergonomics
44. ____ is the knowledge of how data and information are used by individuals, groups, and organizations. Information systems literacy Computer fluency Computer literacy Information systems fluency Information systems literacy
45. In sales and marketing, ____ refers to the development of new goods and services. product analysis site analysis promotion analysis price analysis product analysis
46. In manufacturing, ____ systems are used to design products. CIM COM CAD CAM CAD
47. ____ use information systems to analyze stocks, bonds, options, and the futures market. Retail companies Banks Investment firms Healthcare organizations Investment Firms
48. Systems ____ involves creating or acquiring the various system components (hardware, software, databases, etc.) defined in the design step. design analysis implementation maintenance Implmentatation
49. The purpose of systems ____ is to check and modify the system so that it continues to meet changing business needs. maintenance and review design analysis implementation maintenance and review
50. ____ is the knowledge of computer systems and equipment and the ways they function. Computer literacy Information systems literacy Promotion analysis Computer fluency Computer literacy

What do you mean by data information and information system?

Information relies on the context and the recipient's general knowledge for its significance. Data are only the raw facts, the material for obtaining information. Information systems use data stored in computer databases to provide needed information.

What is data in information technology management?

In computing, data is information that has been translated into a form that is efficient for movement or processing. Relative to today's computers and transmission media, data is information converted into binary digital form. It is acceptable for data to be used as a singular subject or a plural subject.

What are the 5 components of information system?

5 Components of Information Systems.
Computer hardware. This is the physical technology that works with information. ... .
Computer software. The hardware needs to know what to do, and that is the role of software. ... .
Telecommunications. ... .
Databases and data warehouses. ... .
Human resources and procedures..

What is process in information system?

A process is an instance of a program running in a computer. It is close in meaning to task , a term used in some operating systems. In UNIX and some other operating systems, a process is started when a program is initiated (either by a user entering a shell command or by another program).