MSIS 2103: Key Concepts in Information
Systems, Networking, and Security ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Competitive advantage - CORRECT ANSWERS By providing the same value as
competitors but at a lower price (cost leadership)
Leavitt's Diamond - CORRECT ANSWERS Model used to introduce new systems into the
workplace
Information System - CORRECT ANSWERS Set of interrelated components working
together to collect, process, store, disseminate information
Value chain - CORRECT ANSWERS Series of activities to transform inputs into outputs
Strategic planning - CORRECT ANSWERS Process that helps leaders identify initiatives
and projects that will achieve organizational objectives
Information system roles - CORRECT ANSWERS Combination of hardware and software
components, along with data, processes, and people that function collaboratively to complete a
task.
Employee requirements to success - CORRECT ANSWERS Training, Motivation, Access
to system support people.
Technology infrastructure - CORRECT ANSWERS Includes all hardware, software,
databases, networks, facilities, and third-party services
, Process - CORRECT ANSWERS A structured set of related activities that takes input,
adds value, creates an output
Procedure - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines steps to follow to achieve a specific end result
Structure - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines relationships between organization members
Anatomy of a computer - CORRECT ANSWERS CPU- Brain of computer. Receives
instructions and performs calculations based on instructions
Input - CORRECT ANSWERS come from keyboard mouse or touch screen
Output - CORRECT ANSWERS sent from monitor speaker or printer
Asset inventory - CORRECT ANSWERS Tracks everything
Classes of computer systems - CORRECT ANSWERS Portable- small enough to carry
Green computing - CORRECT ANSWERS environmentally responsible and eco-friendly
approach to designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and other IT
equipment to minimize environmental impact
Operating system - CORRECT ANSWERS Personal- microsoft, Mac, Google
Systems, Networking, and Security ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Competitive advantage - CORRECT ANSWERS By providing the same value as
competitors but at a lower price (cost leadership)
Leavitt's Diamond - CORRECT ANSWERS Model used to introduce new systems into the
workplace
Information System - CORRECT ANSWERS Set of interrelated components working
together to collect, process, store, disseminate information
Value chain - CORRECT ANSWERS Series of activities to transform inputs into outputs
Strategic planning - CORRECT ANSWERS Process that helps leaders identify initiatives
and projects that will achieve organizational objectives
Information system roles - CORRECT ANSWERS Combination of hardware and software
components, along with data, processes, and people that function collaboratively to complete a
task.
Employee requirements to success - CORRECT ANSWERS Training, Motivation, Access
to system support people.
Technology infrastructure - CORRECT ANSWERS Includes all hardware, software,
databases, networks, facilities, and third-party services
, Process - CORRECT ANSWERS A structured set of related activities that takes input,
adds value, creates an output
Procedure - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines steps to follow to achieve a specific end result
Structure - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines relationships between organization members
Anatomy of a computer - CORRECT ANSWERS CPU- Brain of computer. Receives
instructions and performs calculations based on instructions
Input - CORRECT ANSWERS come from keyboard mouse or touch screen
Output - CORRECT ANSWERS sent from monitor speaker or printer
Asset inventory - CORRECT ANSWERS Tracks everything
Classes of computer systems - CORRECT ANSWERS Portable- small enough to carry
Green computing - CORRECT ANSWERS environmentally responsible and eco-friendly
approach to designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and other IT
equipment to minimize environmental impact
Operating system - CORRECT ANSWERS Personal- microsoft, Mac, Google
