RAB Sec 4.1 Learning Flashcard: Information Technology

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What is management information primarily used for in an organization?

Back

Strategic decision-making

Front

Which of the following best describes data mining?
Options:
Physical extraction of computer hardware,
Searching through digital data to find patterns or trends,
Mining cryptocurrency,
Creating new databases

Back

Searching through digital data to find patterns or trends

Front

What is the primary purpose of IT control?

Back

To ensure data accuracy and proper usage

Front

Which federal law protects health records privacy?

Back

HIPAA

Front

What is cloud computing?

Back

Internet-based resource storage and access

Front

Which system tracks interactions with customers and potential customers?

Back

CRM

Front

What is real-time information?

Back

Information that is current and immediately available

Front

What is the primary function of an MIS?

Back

To collect, store, and report information for decision-making

Front

Which department typically uses an AIS? Options: Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales

Back

Accounting

Front

What is a critical characteristic of useful information?

Back

It must be collected from reliable sources.