Final Exam for ISYS 363 SFSU - (2025) ACTUAL
EXAM | GET IT CORRECT !!!
Alpha testing -
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testing an incomplete or early version of the system
Beta testing -
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testing a complete and stable system by end users
Artificial intelligence -
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A field in which the computer system takes on the
characteristics of human intelligence
ex. Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing
Batch Processing -
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A form of data processing whereby business
transactions are accumulated over a period of time and
pared for processing as a single unit or batch
real time processing vs. Batch -
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Batch processing requires separate programs for input,
process and output. An example is payroll and billing
systems. In contrast, real time data processing involves a
continual input, process and output of data. Data must
be processed in a small time period (or near real time).
1
,Best practices (in ERP software) -
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The most efficient and effective ways to complete a
business process
Bit -
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A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and
digital communications. A bit can have only one of two
values: 0 or 1.
Byte -
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8 bits that together represent a single character of data
Bug, patch, update, upgrade (software)
- Why is software not error free -
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Always going to be bugs even if they fix some through
software updates
Business Intelligence -
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The process of gathering enough of the right
information in a timely manner and usable form and
analyzing it to have a positive impact on business
strategy, tactics, or operations
Circuit Switched network -
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2
,A network that sets up a circuit between the sender and
receiver before any communications can occur; this
circuit is maintained for the duration of the
communication and cannot be used to support any
other communications until the circuit is released and
anew connection is set up
Client/Server Architecture -
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an approach to computing wherein multiple computer
platforms are dedicated to special functions, such as a
database management, printing, communication, and
program execution
Cloud Computing
Software as a Service (benefits/risk) -
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- A computing environment where software and storage
are provided as an Internet service and are accessed
with a Web browser
-(SaaS)
Competitive Advantage
(Porter's five forces model) -
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A significant and ideally long-term benefit to a company
over its competition
Porter's five forces model -
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1. Buyer power
3
, 2. supplier power
3. threat of substitute products or services
4. threat of new entrants
5. rivalry among existing competitors
Computer based info systems -
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A single set of hardware, software databases,
telecommunications, people, and procedures that are
configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process
data into information
Computer Networks -
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The communications media, devices, and software
needed to connect two or more computer systems or
device
Computer Programs -
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Sequences of instructions for the computer
Operating System -
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- A set of computer programs that controls the
computer hardware and acts as an interface with
applications
Applications -
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EXAM | GET IT CORRECT !!!
Alpha testing -
-Correct Answers
testing an incomplete or early version of the system
Beta testing -
-Correct Answers
testing a complete and stable system by end users
Artificial intelligence -
-Correct Answers
A field in which the computer system takes on the
characteristics of human intelligence
ex. Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing
Batch Processing -
-Correct Answers
A form of data processing whereby business
transactions are accumulated over a period of time and
pared for processing as a single unit or batch
real time processing vs. Batch -
-Correct Answers
Batch processing requires separate programs for input,
process and output. An example is payroll and billing
systems. In contrast, real time data processing involves a
continual input, process and output of data. Data must
be processed in a small time period (or near real time).
1
,Best practices (in ERP software) -
-Correct Answers
The most efficient and effective ways to complete a
business process
Bit -
-Correct Answers
A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and
digital communications. A bit can have only one of two
values: 0 or 1.
Byte -
-Correct Answers
8 bits that together represent a single character of data
Bug, patch, update, upgrade (software)
- Why is software not error free -
-Correct Answers
Always going to be bugs even if they fix some through
software updates
Business Intelligence -
-Correct Answers
The process of gathering enough of the right
information in a timely manner and usable form and
analyzing it to have a positive impact on business
strategy, tactics, or operations
Circuit Switched network -
-Correct Answers
2
,A network that sets up a circuit between the sender and
receiver before any communications can occur; this
circuit is maintained for the duration of the
communication and cannot be used to support any
other communications until the circuit is released and
anew connection is set up
Client/Server Architecture -
-Correct Answers
an approach to computing wherein multiple computer
platforms are dedicated to special functions, such as a
database management, printing, communication, and
program execution
Cloud Computing
Software as a Service (benefits/risk) -
-Correct Answers
- A computing environment where software and storage
are provided as an Internet service and are accessed
with a Web browser
-(SaaS)
Competitive Advantage
(Porter's five forces model) -
-Correct Answers
A significant and ideally long-term benefit to a company
over its competition
Porter's five forces model -
-Correct Answers
1. Buyer power
3
, 2. supplier power
3. threat of substitute products or services
4. threat of new entrants
5. rivalry among existing competitors
Computer based info systems -
-Correct Answers
A single set of hardware, software databases,
telecommunications, people, and procedures that are
configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process
data into information
Computer Networks -
-Correct Answers
The communications media, devices, and software
needed to connect two or more computer systems or
device
Computer Programs -
-Correct Answers
Sequences of instructions for the computer
Operating System -
-Correct Answers
- A set of computer programs that controls the
computer hardware and acts as an interface with
applications
Applications -
-Correct Answers
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