MIS Exam 1 Study Questions and
Answers13
What-if Analysis - ANSWERS -Attempts to predict the impact of a change in the assumptions
(input data) on the proposed solution
Goal-Seeking Analysis - ANSWERS -Backward solution approach. it attempts to calculate the
value of inputs necessary to achieve a desired level of output
Geocoding (Part of a GIS) - ANSWERS -Every record or digital object has an identified
geographical location
Application (app) - ANSWERS -a computer program designed to support a specific task or
business process
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - ANSWERS -Provide computer-based support for complex,
nonroutine decisions, primarily for middle managers and knowledge workers
Computer-based information system (CBIS) - ANSWERS -An information system that uses
computer technology to perform some or all of its tasks
Dashboards - ANSWERS -a special form of IS that support all managers of hte organization by
providing rapid access to timely information and direct access to structured information in the
form of reports
data items - ANSWERS -An elementary description of things, events, activities, and transactions
that are recorded, classified, and stored but are not organized to convey any specific meaning
, Database - ANSWERS -A collection of related files or tables containing data
Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) systems - ANSWERS -A type of interorganizational
information system that enables organizations to conduct transactions, called business-to-
business (B2B) electronic commerce, and customers to conduct transactions with businesses,
called business-to-consumer (B2C) electronic commerce
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems - ANSWERS -Information systems that correct a lack
of communication among the functional area IS's via a common database
Ergonomics - ANSWERS -The science of adapting machines and work environments to people;
focuses on creating an environment that is safe, well lit, and comfortable
Expert Systems - ANSWERS -Attempt to duplicate the work of human experts by applying
reasoning capabilities, knowledge, and expertise within a specific domain
Functional Area Information Systems (FAISs) - ANSWERS -IS's that support a particular functional
area within the organization
Hardware - ANSWERS -A device such as a processor, monitor, keyboard, or printer. Together,
these devices accept, process, and display data and information
Information - ANSWERS -Data that have been organized so that they have meaning and value to
the recipient
Information Systems (IS) - ANSWERS -Collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates
information for a specific purpose
Answers13
What-if Analysis - ANSWERS -Attempts to predict the impact of a change in the assumptions
(input data) on the proposed solution
Goal-Seeking Analysis - ANSWERS -Backward solution approach. it attempts to calculate the
value of inputs necessary to achieve a desired level of output
Geocoding (Part of a GIS) - ANSWERS -Every record or digital object has an identified
geographical location
Application (app) - ANSWERS -a computer program designed to support a specific task or
business process
Business Intelligence (BI) Systems - ANSWERS -Provide computer-based support for complex,
nonroutine decisions, primarily for middle managers and knowledge workers
Computer-based information system (CBIS) - ANSWERS -An information system that uses
computer technology to perform some or all of its tasks
Dashboards - ANSWERS -a special form of IS that support all managers of hte organization by
providing rapid access to timely information and direct access to structured information in the
form of reports
data items - ANSWERS -An elementary description of things, events, activities, and transactions
that are recorded, classified, and stored but are not organized to convey any specific meaning
, Database - ANSWERS -A collection of related files or tables containing data
Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) systems - ANSWERS -A type of interorganizational
information system that enables organizations to conduct transactions, called business-to-
business (B2B) electronic commerce, and customers to conduct transactions with businesses,
called business-to-consumer (B2C) electronic commerce
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems - ANSWERS -Information systems that correct a lack
of communication among the functional area IS's via a common database
Ergonomics - ANSWERS -The science of adapting machines and work environments to people;
focuses on creating an environment that is safe, well lit, and comfortable
Expert Systems - ANSWERS -Attempt to duplicate the work of human experts by applying
reasoning capabilities, knowledge, and expertise within a specific domain
Functional Area Information Systems (FAISs) - ANSWERS -IS's that support a particular functional
area within the organization
Hardware - ANSWERS -A device such as a processor, monitor, keyboard, or printer. Together,
these devices accept, process, and display data and information
Information - ANSWERS -Data that have been organized so that they have meaning and value to
the recipient
Information Systems (IS) - ANSWERS -Collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates
information for a specific purpose
