MGSC 300 Management
Information Systems Midterm
Study Guide | Mario Leone
Practice Questions & Exam Prep
2026/2027
, What is MIS? the management and use of information systems that help organizations maximize
the strengths of a business through the use of technology and information
management information systems lie at the conjunction of people, businesses, and ideas.
__, __, and __.
management information systems refers to the intersection technology(IT), people, and process
of __, __, and __.
Mainframe computers are known for their __, __, and __. reliability, availability, and serviceability.
What are the uses of mainframes? - developed to be reliable for transaction processing systems
- used for what are now called database operations: inventory control, reservation
services, and bank records
- continue to be used for these traditional uses, but are also used in enterprise
resource planning
In business, how are personal computers are used to they are often networked together or added to networks
provide flexibility for managers?
What is a server? a computer designed for a specific purpose such as data storage, backups, printing,
communication, and many other uses.
What do business networks provide? -Method for personal computers to access servers so employees can share
resources
-Security and authentication processes to keep business information confidential
-Access through the Internet (users access the network's resources remotely)
What is cloud computing? the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store,
manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
What are the benefits of cloud computing? - most large companies use over 100
terabytes of stored data
- cloud computing allows users to access
virtual applications software, such as
database software, through the Internet
- allows users to access virtual applications
software, such as database software,
through the Internet
What are transaction processing systems? Transaction processing systems are the systems that process and record the
routine, daily transactions necessary to conduct business.
How does cloud computing benefit POS systems? because POS systems are networked, price changes can be
accurately and reliably implemented at all stations simultaneously.
Cloud computing has enabled sales and inventory tracking across
entire retail chains
Cash Registers ---> Mobile POS Systems The development of commercially available mainframe
computers allowed large retailers to transition from traditional
cash registers to electronic POS systems that offered
centralized management and provided much more information
for managers
Information Systems Midterm
Study Guide | Mario Leone
Practice Questions & Exam Prep
2026/2027
, What is MIS? the management and use of information systems that help organizations maximize
the strengths of a business through the use of technology and information
management information systems lie at the conjunction of people, businesses, and ideas.
__, __, and __.
management information systems refers to the intersection technology(IT), people, and process
of __, __, and __.
Mainframe computers are known for their __, __, and __. reliability, availability, and serviceability.
What are the uses of mainframes? - developed to be reliable for transaction processing systems
- used for what are now called database operations: inventory control, reservation
services, and bank records
- continue to be used for these traditional uses, but are also used in enterprise
resource planning
In business, how are personal computers are used to they are often networked together or added to networks
provide flexibility for managers?
What is a server? a computer designed for a specific purpose such as data storage, backups, printing,
communication, and many other uses.
What do business networks provide? -Method for personal computers to access servers so employees can share
resources
-Security and authentication processes to keep business information confidential
-Access through the Internet (users access the network's resources remotely)
What is cloud computing? the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store,
manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
What are the benefits of cloud computing? - most large companies use over 100
terabytes of stored data
- cloud computing allows users to access
virtual applications software, such as
database software, through the Internet
- allows users to access virtual applications
software, such as database software,
through the Internet
What are transaction processing systems? Transaction processing systems are the systems that process and record the
routine, daily transactions necessary to conduct business.
How does cloud computing benefit POS systems? because POS systems are networked, price changes can be
accurately and reliably implemented at all stations simultaneously.
Cloud computing has enabled sales and inventory tracking across
entire retail chains
Cash Registers ---> Mobile POS Systems The development of commercially available mainframe
computers allowed large retailers to transition from traditional
cash registers to electronic POS systems that offered
centralized management and provided much more information
for managers
