BCA/BSc_V_MIS_IA1-QB Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts, network types, system properties, and data management techniques from the Management Information Systems (MIS) question bank.

Data

Raw, unprocessed facts, symbols, and numbers without contextual meaning.

Information

Data that has been processed, structured, or organized to give it context, relevance, and meaning for decision-making.

Information System

An integrated set of components designed to collect, store, process, and deliver data and information within an organization.

Management Information System (MIS)

A computer-based information system that provides managers with tools to organize, evaluate, and efficiently manage departmental and organizational operations.

Business Intelligence

The strategies, technologies, and applications used by enterprises for data analysis and management of business information to support decision-making.

Networked Computers

A system of interconnected computers that can communicate, share resources, and exchange data with one another.

Client Server Networks

A network architecture where individual client workstations access resources and services supplied by a centralized server.

Multitasking

The ability of an operating system to execute multiple tasks or processes concurrently on a single CPU.

Multiprogramming

An operating system feature that allows multiple programs to be kept in main memory simultaneously to keep the CPU continuously occupied.

Multiprocessing

The execution of multiple concurrent software processes or threads using two or more CPUs within the same computer system.

Multiuser System

An operating system or computer system that allows multiple users to access system resources and run programs at the same time.

Cloud Computing

The delivery of computing services—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, and software—over the internet.

AI Assisted Computing

The integration of artificial intelligence tools and algorithms into computational processes to enhance and automate data processing and management.

Computing Infrastructure

The collection of hardware, software, network resources, and services required to run and manage an organization's IT environment.

Centralised Data Management

A data architecture where all organizational data is stored, maintained, and accessed from a single primary location.

Distributed Data Management

A data management system where data is stored across multiple interconnected physical servers or sites across a network.