Computers in Business - module 3.3

information systems (information technology) technician

The role of installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing information system hardware and software typically falls to the ___.

technician

The role of installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing information system hardware and software typically falls to the information system _________

information systems (information technology) program manager

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

enterprise

When referring to business information systems, ERP stands for _____ resource planning.

management information systems

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

decision

When referring to management information systems, DSS stands for support ________ systems.

executive

When referring to management information systems, ESS stands for _______ support systems.

Supply chain management software (SCMS)

Which category of management information systems (MIS) combines the forecasting capability of decision support software with the records keeping capability of transaction processing systems software to help businesses manage inventories efficiently?

blockchain

Allowing people to share a digital ledger across a network of computers, Blank______ uses computer code to create concatenated (linked together) blocks of transactions.

enforcing standards by creating firewalls, monitoring protocols, and filters periodically reviewing computer-use policies instructing employees on standards

In order to ensure that employees understand what's appropriate and what's inappropriate use of company computer equipment, software, and networks, employers must set ethical computer use standards. This includes which of the following?

enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

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

DBA (Database Administrator)

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

administrator

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

Finance

Providing current investment values and opportunities

Accounting

Records keeping and reporting

supply chain management system/software

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

blockchain

Serving as the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, __ provides a level playing field for all users.

remote desktop

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 ___ software.

monitoring

Sometimes used in smaller business networks, employee _____ software is used to track employee activities while online.

program

The roles of directing IS technicians, working with senior management to procure and implement IS, and developing policies for corporate IS typically falls to the information system ________ manager.

information systems (information technology) security manager

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 ___.

security

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 ______ manager.

Executive support systems (ESS)

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

Decision support system (DSS)

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

Transaction processing systems (TPS)

Which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on tracking sales and inventories?

Creating reports for senior management Collecting data Interpreting information provided by the database

Which of the following are the usual tasks of data analysts?

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

Which of the following are the usual tasks of database administrators (DBAs)?

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

Which of the following are the usual tasks of database administrators (DBAs)?

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

Which of the following are the usual tasks of information systems (IS) security managers?

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

Which of the following are the usual tasks of information systems (IS) security managers?

Litecoin Ethereum Bitcoin

Which of the following three are examples of cryptocurrency?

Operations

Decision making software such as management information system (MIS)

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

Examples of management information systems (MIS) include which of the following?

Marketing

Search engine optimization