MIS 250 Exam 2
Infrastructure - ANS-The interconnection of various structural elements to support an overall
entity, such as an organization, city, or country
Information Systems Infrastructure - ANS-The hardware, software, networks, data, facilities,
human resources, and services used by organizations to support their decision making,
business processes, and competitive strategy.
IS Hardware - ANS-Input technologies, Processing Technologies, Output Technologies
Input Technologies - ANS-Used to enter information into a computer using devices such as a
keyboard and mouse on your personal computer, a biometric fingerprint reader to authenticate a
person entering a secure laboratory, or RFID scanners to track valuable inventory in a
warehouse
Processing Technologies - ANS-Transform inputs into outputs, encompassing both storage and
computational resources, such as mobile handheld devices and super computers
Output Technologies - ANS-Computer monitor and printer, etc.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Microprocessor - ANS-The main component of a computer,
often called the computer's brain, is responsible for performing all operations of the computer
Digitized - ANS-Translated into binary code
Primary Storage - ANS-Temporary storage space for data that is currently being processed.
Considerably faster than secondary storage so the amount of primary storage greatly influences
a computer's performance. Random-access memory (RAM)
Volatile Memory - ANS-memory that is lost when the power to the computer is turned off or
when new data is placed there (temporary)
Secondary Storage - ANS-Permanently stored data or nonvolatile data: Hard Drive, Optical
Disc, Flash Drive
Software - ANS-Programs, or sets of instructions, that allow all the hardware components in
your computer system to speak to each other and perform the desired tasks.
Systems Software - ANS-The Collection of programs that control the basic operations of
computer hardware: Operating System, Application Software.
, Operating System - ANS-coordinates the interactions between hardware devices, peripherals,
application software, and users.
Application Software - ANS-Lets a user perform specific tasks (write a paper, etc.)
Open Source Software - ANS-Software where the programs' source code is freely availabe for
use and/or modification.
Embedded Systems - ANS-Microprocessor-based system (such as a digital video recorder
TiVo), designed to perform only a specific, predefined task.
Supercomputer - ANS-Most expensive and most powerful kind of computer; it is primarily used
to assist in solving massive scientific problems...5,000+ GB
Mainframe - ANS-Used primarily as the main, central computing system for major
corporations...Up to 1,500+ GB
Server - ANS-Any computer on a network that makes access to files, printing, communications,
and other services available to users of the network. Typically each server is dedicated to a
certain function (Web server, Database Server, etc.)....Up to 512 GB
Workstation - ANS-Offers lower performance than mainframes, but higher performance than
microcomputers. Designed for medical, engineering, or animation and graphic design use. It
also visualizes and renders 3D models....Up to 192 GB
Microcomputer - ANS-Used for personal computing and small business computing...512 M to 4
GB
Database - ANS-Collections of related data organized in a way that facilitates data searches.
Database Management Systems - ANS-Type of application program that allow organizations to
more easily store, retrieve, and analyze data.
Computer Networking - ANS-Sharing of data or services. Requires three things: 1) Senders and
receivers that have something to share. 2) A pathway or transmission medium, such as a cable,
to send the message. 3) Rules or protocols dictating communication between senders and
receivers
Transmission Media - ANS-The physical pathway - cables and wires - used to carry network
information
Protocols - ANS-Define the procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and
receive data.
Infrastructure - ANS-The interconnection of various structural elements to support an overall
entity, such as an organization, city, or country
Information Systems Infrastructure - ANS-The hardware, software, networks, data, facilities,
human resources, and services used by organizations to support their decision making,
business processes, and competitive strategy.
IS Hardware - ANS-Input technologies, Processing Technologies, Output Technologies
Input Technologies - ANS-Used to enter information into a computer using devices such as a
keyboard and mouse on your personal computer, a biometric fingerprint reader to authenticate a
person entering a secure laboratory, or RFID scanners to track valuable inventory in a
warehouse
Processing Technologies - ANS-Transform inputs into outputs, encompassing both storage and
computational resources, such as mobile handheld devices and super computers
Output Technologies - ANS-Computer monitor and printer, etc.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Microprocessor - ANS-The main component of a computer,
often called the computer's brain, is responsible for performing all operations of the computer
Digitized - ANS-Translated into binary code
Primary Storage - ANS-Temporary storage space for data that is currently being processed.
Considerably faster than secondary storage so the amount of primary storage greatly influences
a computer's performance. Random-access memory (RAM)
Volatile Memory - ANS-memory that is lost when the power to the computer is turned off or
when new data is placed there (temporary)
Secondary Storage - ANS-Permanently stored data or nonvolatile data: Hard Drive, Optical
Disc, Flash Drive
Software - ANS-Programs, or sets of instructions, that allow all the hardware components in
your computer system to speak to each other and perform the desired tasks.
Systems Software - ANS-The Collection of programs that control the basic operations of
computer hardware: Operating System, Application Software.
, Operating System - ANS-coordinates the interactions between hardware devices, peripherals,
application software, and users.
Application Software - ANS-Lets a user perform specific tasks (write a paper, etc.)
Open Source Software - ANS-Software where the programs' source code is freely availabe for
use and/or modification.
Embedded Systems - ANS-Microprocessor-based system (such as a digital video recorder
TiVo), designed to perform only a specific, predefined task.
Supercomputer - ANS-Most expensive and most powerful kind of computer; it is primarily used
to assist in solving massive scientific problems...5,000+ GB
Mainframe - ANS-Used primarily as the main, central computing system for major
corporations...Up to 1,500+ GB
Server - ANS-Any computer on a network that makes access to files, printing, communications,
and other services available to users of the network. Typically each server is dedicated to a
certain function (Web server, Database Server, etc.)....Up to 512 GB
Workstation - ANS-Offers lower performance than mainframes, but higher performance than
microcomputers. Designed for medical, engineering, or animation and graphic design use. It
also visualizes and renders 3D models....Up to 192 GB
Microcomputer - ANS-Used for personal computing and small business computing...512 M to 4
GB
Database - ANS-Collections of related data organized in a way that facilitates data searches.
Database Management Systems - ANS-Type of application program that allow organizations to
more easily store, retrieve, and analyze data.
Computer Networking - ANS-Sharing of data or services. Requires three things: 1) Senders and
receivers that have something to share. 2) A pathway or transmission medium, such as a cable,
to send the message. 3) Rules or protocols dictating communication between senders and
receivers
Transmission Media - ANS-The physical pathway - cables and wires - used to carry network
information
Protocols - ANS-Define the procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and
receive data.
