Information Systems and Technology Flashcard

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What is the data editing process in transaction processing systems?

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The process of checking data for validity and completeness.

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What is the characteristic of online transaction processing (OLTP)?

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Each transaction is processed immediately without the delay of accumulation transactions.

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Management Information System (MIS)

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A system that consists of integrated collection of people, procedures, databases, hardware and software that provides managers with information to help achieve organizational goals.

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The output of manufacturing MIS is ___________.

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production schedule

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What is the main advantage of a management information system (MIS)?

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Improves access to data for tactical and strategic decision making.

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What is the characteristic of batch processing in transaction processing systems (TPS)?

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Transaction are accumulated over a period of time and prepared for processing as a single unit or in batch.

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What is the key advantage of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?

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Eliminates separate systems and replaces them with an integrated set of applications.

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MIS reports include Demand reports, Drill-down reports, and Key-indicator reports. Which one is not included?

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Forecast reports

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A ___________ is a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information.

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Geographic Information System (GIS)

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The purpose of any Human resource information system is to _________ .

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Assist management in decision making