MIS 200, Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
, What is IS infrastructure? The foundation layer of technology that supports an organization's information
systems and operations.
Core Layers of Infrastructure Hardware, Software, Data Storage, Networking
Hardware The physical components of a computer.
Types of Hardware Servers, Personal Computers, Mobile Devices, Input/output Devices, Storage
Devices
Key Defining Traits of Hardware Performance, Durability, Compatibility, Lifecycle, Cost
Software A program or instructions that give directions to the computer.
Types of Software All varieties of software can be categorized into two types:
System Software
Application Software
System Software Controls and manages computer hardware, creating the foundation for all other
software to run.
Handles things like:
Reading/writing from/to storage
Communicating with peripheral hardware like keyboard, mouse, monitors, and
printers.
Coordinating application access to computing resources to keep things running
smoothly
Application Software Designed to be applied to a specific function or task
Types of application software:
Desktop, web, mobile
Desktop Applications -Installed on computer
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Web browsers
Web Application -Through web browser
Google Search Engine
Amazon
Blackboard
MyBama
, What is IS infrastructure? The foundation layer of technology that supports an organization's information
systems and operations.
Core Layers of Infrastructure Hardware, Software, Data Storage, Networking
Hardware The physical components of a computer.
Types of Hardware Servers, Personal Computers, Mobile Devices, Input/output Devices, Storage
Devices
Key Defining Traits of Hardware Performance, Durability, Compatibility, Lifecycle, Cost
Software A program or instructions that give directions to the computer.
Types of Software All varieties of software can be categorized into two types:
System Software
Application Software
System Software Controls and manages computer hardware, creating the foundation for all other
software to run.
Handles things like:
Reading/writing from/to storage
Communicating with peripheral hardware like keyboard, mouse, monitors, and
printers.
Coordinating application access to computing resources to keep things running
smoothly
Application Software Designed to be applied to a specific function or task
Types of application software:
Desktop, web, mobile
Desktop Applications -Installed on computer
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Web browsers
Web Application -Through web browser
Google Search Engine
Amazon
Blackboard
MyBama