Module 3: Computer Hardware

Which of the following are the usual tasks of information systems (IS) security managers? Creates and implements an organization's IS security measures Maintains an organization's corporate database Responsible for keeping an organization's Wi-Fi network secure Developing training plans for an organization's database administrators (DBAs)

Creates and implements an organization's IS security measures Responsible for keeping an organization's Wi-Fi network secure

Collecting data, interpreting information gleaned from a database, and preparing reports for senior management are tasks that are typically assigned to a....

Data Analyst

Someone who collects, queries, and consumes organizational data to uncover patterns and provide insights for strategic business decision-making are...

Data Analyst

Monitoring database systems performance, developing and maintaining databases, and establishing user privileges for databases are usual roles of a....

Database Administrator

Monitoring database systems performance, developing and maintaining databases, and establishing user privileges for databases are usual roles of a ___

Database Administrator (DBA)

Which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on providing forecasting capabilities for sales and production?

Decision Support System (DSS)

When referring to management information systems, DSS stands for:

Decision Support Systems

Which of the following are the usual tasks of information systems (IS) program managers? Developing training plans and policies for IS Maintaining a corporate database Working with developers and senior management to procure and implement IS processes Supervising IS technicians

Developing training plans and policies for IS Working with developers and senior management to procure and implement IS processes Supervising IS technicians

Which of the following are the usual tasks of database administrators (DBAs)? Creates reports using information from the database Develops and maintains the database itself Establishes user privileges for the database to help protect the data Monitors the database's performance

Develops and maintains the database itself Establishes user privileges for the database to help protect the data Monitors the database's performance

Business management software that encompasses nearly all business activities in a corporation is called ___ software.

ERP

While you sometimes find this used in smaller business networks, ___________________ is impractical for large networks because of the number of users and the potential for misuse.

Employee Monitoring Software

When referring to business information systems, what does ERP stand for?

Enterprise Resource Planning

Major corporation CEOs often rely on ___ to provide them with a birds-eye view of their entire organizations.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

When referring to management information systems, what does ESS stand for?

Executive Support Systems

Which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on corporate database drill-down capabilities?

Executive Support Systems

The roles of ensuring an organization's sensitive information is kept safe, keeping an organization's networks secure, and developing security measures for an organization's IS typically falls to the....

Information System Security Manager

The roles of directing IS technicians, working with senior management to procure and implement IS, and developing policies for corporate IS typically fall to the ____

Information Systems (IT) Program Manager

What is IDS and what does it do?

Intruder Detection System - Protects a network from Hackers

When referring to business information technology, MIS stands for ___.

Management Information Systems

When referring to business information technology, MIS stands for...

Management Information Systems

Software that gives network administrators the ability to provide computer assistance from a central location by allowing them to display and control any computer on the network is called:

Remote Desktop

hen referring to management information systems, SCMS stands for...

Supply Chain Management Software

Examples of management information systems (MIS) include which of the following? Executive support systems (ESS) central support systems (CSS) decision support systems (DSS) transaction processing systems (TPS)

executive support systems (ESS) decision support systems (DSS) transaction processing systems (TPS)

SCMS makes lean manufacturing processes such as just-in-time inventory practical. SCMS stands for:

supply chain management system/software

A form of Email fraud where criminals change the account where money is being transferred is called a ___ scam.

wire-wire