CH 5

What does MIS infrastructure include?

• Only network components

• Only software components

• Only hardware components

• Plans for building and deploying data

Which of the following is NOT a type of MIS infrastructure?

• Information MIS Infrastructure

• Agile MIS Infrastructure

• Static MIS Infrastructure

• Sustainable MIS Infrastructure

What is the purpose of a disaster recovery plan?

• To manage daily operations

• To create new software

• To recover information after a disaster

• To improve employee productivity

What does 'fault tolerance' refer to in a backup and recovery plan?

• The amount of data stored

• The cost of backup solutions

• The speed of data recovery

• The ability to continue operations despite failures

Which type of site has no computer equipment but can be used after a disaster?

• Backup site

• Hot site

• Cold site

• Warm site

What is the main focus of business continuity planning?

• Training employees

• Developing new products

• Increasing sales

• Recovering critical functions after a disruption

Which characteristic is NOT associated with an agile MIS infrastructure?

• Scalability

• Accessibility

• Static performance

• Usability

What does 'sustainable MIS' aim to minimize?

• Environmental damage

• Data storage needs

• Employee turnover

• Operational costs

What is 'ewaste'?

• Data backups

• Software updates

• New technology

• Discarded electronic devices

What does grid computing involve?

• Storing data in the cloud

• A collection of computers solving a common problem

• Using a single computer for all tasks

• Creating virtual machines