Unit 1: Intro to Information Systems

Front

How much do you already know about information systems?

Back

I have no idea what that is, I know a little about it because I use technology daily, I would say that I know more about technology & systems than the average person, I could write a book about information systems.

Front

Which hardware component does NOT contribute to the speed of your computer? Options: CPU, RAM, Monitor, Hard Disk

Back

Monitor

Front

Which hardware would be known as the "brains" of the computer?

Back

CPU

Front

_____'s Law states that the price for the same computing power will be cut in half every two years.

Back

Moore

Front

A solid-state drive uses ______ to save information.

Back

flash memory

Front

____ could be compared to the brain's short term memory, where information you are currently using is held for easy access.

Back

RAM, ram

Front

An organization might use a ____ system to keep track of its employees, customers, students, etc.

Back

CRM, crm, customer relationship management

Front

My computer crashed but I didn't lose my paper because it was saved on my Google Drive. This is an example of the benefit of:

Back

cloud computing

Front

What option could reduce the need for more physical servers in one location?

Back

Virtualization

Front

A _____ system has the ability to bring an organization all under one system by having a central database.

Back

ERP, erp, Enterprise Resource Planning, enterprise software