MBA 703 Module 3 - LSUS UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Software The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It refers to a computer
program or collection of programs. It enables computing devices to perform
tasks.
Operating Systems Manage the hardware and create the interface between the hardware and the
user
Application Software Performs specific tasks such as word processing, accounting, database
management, video games, or browsing the web
Key functions of operating systems 1. managing the hardware resources of the computer
2. providing the user-interface components
3. providing a platform for software developers to write applications
Open Source Individual developers are allowed to make modifications to the programming
code
Utility software Includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
Examples include antimalware software and programs that totally remove
software you no longer want installed.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Developed to bring together an entire organization within one program. ERP
software utilizes a central database that is implemented throughout the entire
organization.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Manages an organization's customers. An example is salesforce.
Supply Chain The linkage between an organization's suppliers, its manufacturing facilities, and
the distributors of its products.
Cloud Computing The "cloud" refers to applications, services, and data storage located on the
Internet. Cloud service providers rely on giant server farms and massive storage
devices that are connected via the Internet. Cloud computing allows users to
access software and data storage services on the Internet
Virtualization The process of using software to simulate a computer or some other device.
Why do organizations implement virtual machines? Organizations implement virtual machines in an effort to reduce the number of
physical servers needed to provide the necessary services to users. This reduction
in the number of physical servers also reduces the demand for electricity to run
and cool the physical servers.
What languages are used to develop web pages? HTML and JavaScript
, Closed source The source code is not made available to others. Business model of restrictive
software licensing which required payment for software, a model that is still
dominant today
Computer hardware The physical components of information technology—the equipment that you can
physically touch, including computers, storage devices, networking equipment,
and other peripherals.
Examples of Operating Systems Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
Examples of Applications Microsoft Office, Oracle, EA Sports/Madden NFL
Graphical user interface (UI) Items like scroll bars and menus, which are displayed on the hardware of the
computer display
Firmware Control programs stored on chips
Embedded systems Special-purpose computer systems designed to perform one or a few dedicated
functions, and are frequently built into conventional products like cars, air
conditioners, and elevators. The software programs that make up embedded
systems are often stored as firmware too.
Desktop software Typically designed for a single user. Applications installed on a personal
computer—your browser, your Office suite (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet,
presentation software), photo editors, and computer games are all desktop
software.
Enterprise software Applications that address the needs of multiple, simultaneous users in an
organization or work group. Most companies run various forms of enterprise
software programs to keep track of their inventory, record sales, manage
payments to suppliers, cut employee paychecks, and handle other functions.
An ERP system with multiple modules installed can touch Sales, Inventory, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Purchasing, Order Tracking,
which functions of a business? Decision Support
Supply chain management (SCM) systems Help a firm manage aspects of its value chain, from the flow of raw materials into
the firm through delivery of finished products and services at the point-of-
consumption
Business intelligence (BI) systems Use data created by other systems to provide reporting and analysis for
organizational decision making
Database management system (DBMS) Stores and retrieves the data that an application creates and uses.
Popular categories of enterprise software ERP (enterprise resource planning), SCM (supply chain management), CRM
(customer relationship management), and BI (business intelligence) software,
among many others.
CORRECT Answers
Software The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It refers to a computer
program or collection of programs. It enables computing devices to perform
tasks.
Operating Systems Manage the hardware and create the interface between the hardware and the
user
Application Software Performs specific tasks such as word processing, accounting, database
management, video games, or browsing the web
Key functions of operating systems 1. managing the hardware resources of the computer
2. providing the user-interface components
3. providing a platform for software developers to write applications
Open Source Individual developers are allowed to make modifications to the programming
code
Utility software Includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
Examples include antimalware software and programs that totally remove
software you no longer want installed.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Developed to bring together an entire organization within one program. ERP
software utilizes a central database that is implemented throughout the entire
organization.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Manages an organization's customers. An example is salesforce.
Supply Chain The linkage between an organization's suppliers, its manufacturing facilities, and
the distributors of its products.
Cloud Computing The "cloud" refers to applications, services, and data storage located on the
Internet. Cloud service providers rely on giant server farms and massive storage
devices that are connected via the Internet. Cloud computing allows users to
access software and data storage services on the Internet
Virtualization The process of using software to simulate a computer or some other device.
Why do organizations implement virtual machines? Organizations implement virtual machines in an effort to reduce the number of
physical servers needed to provide the necessary services to users. This reduction
in the number of physical servers also reduces the demand for electricity to run
and cool the physical servers.
What languages are used to develop web pages? HTML and JavaScript
, Closed source The source code is not made available to others. Business model of restrictive
software licensing which required payment for software, a model that is still
dominant today
Computer hardware The physical components of information technology—the equipment that you can
physically touch, including computers, storage devices, networking equipment,
and other peripherals.
Examples of Operating Systems Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
Examples of Applications Microsoft Office, Oracle, EA Sports/Madden NFL
Graphical user interface (UI) Items like scroll bars and menus, which are displayed on the hardware of the
computer display
Firmware Control programs stored on chips
Embedded systems Special-purpose computer systems designed to perform one or a few dedicated
functions, and are frequently built into conventional products like cars, air
conditioners, and elevators. The software programs that make up embedded
systems are often stored as firmware too.
Desktop software Typically designed for a single user. Applications installed on a personal
computer—your browser, your Office suite (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet,
presentation software), photo editors, and computer games are all desktop
software.
Enterprise software Applications that address the needs of multiple, simultaneous users in an
organization or work group. Most companies run various forms of enterprise
software programs to keep track of their inventory, record sales, manage
payments to suppliers, cut employee paychecks, and handle other functions.
An ERP system with multiple modules installed can touch Sales, Inventory, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Purchasing, Order Tracking,
which functions of a business? Decision Support
Supply chain management (SCM) systems Help a firm manage aspects of its value chain, from the flow of raw materials into
the firm through delivery of finished products and services at the point-of-
consumption
Business intelligence (BI) systems Use data created by other systems to provide reporting and analysis for
organizational decision making
Database management system (DBMS) Stores and retrieves the data that an application creates and uses.
Popular categories of enterprise software ERP (enterprise resource planning), SCM (supply chain management), CRM
(customer relationship management), and BI (business intelligence) software,
among many others.
