Exam 1: An Introduction to Information Systems

The unique value of learning systems is that they allow organizations to capture and use the wisdom of experts and specialists.

_____ consists of computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities.

____________ is information from the system that is used to make changes to input or processing activities.

A(n) _____ is a set of integrated programs that manages the vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization.

Identify and briefly discuss the three eras of globalization according to Thomas Friedman.

During the ____________ phase of the systems development process the project team determines how the new system should be developed to meet the business needs defined during systems analysis.

Teraflops is a measure of computer processing speed.

Outsourcing is the hiring of an overseas company to perform some or all of a systems development project.

____________ is the activity of creating or modifying information systems.

Keyboards, automatic scanning devices, and equipment that can read magnetic ink characters are examples of _____ hardware.

Computerized ______ are being placed in vehicles to record vehicle speed, possible engine problems, driver performance, and more.

Data that can be used for a variety of purposes is said to be ______.

An organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices used to record completed business transactions is called a(n) _____.

The use of information systems is practical in only a limited number of professions.

C2C stands for computer-to-computer e-commerce.

The technology infrastructure is a set of shared IS resources that form the foundation of each computer-based information system.

The goal of the _____ phase of systems development is to gain a clear understanding of the problem to be solved or opportunity to be addressed.

The use of mobile, wireless devices to place orders and conduct business is called ____________

An approach to work called _____ that enables people to work from home or while traveling.

In information systems, the activity of gathering and capturing raw data is called _____.