MIS MIDTERM

How many main processes does a transaction processing system have? - Six (6)

It assists in the creation, organization, and facilitation of meetings for various purposes. - Electronic meeting system

What is another name for the star network? - all channel network

What is another name for the star network? - All-channel network

This network type allows communication to all connected members. - Star network

This type of business telecommunication circulates information within the business/organization, from the management/executive to the different departments they manage. - Internal, downward

These are programming languages that allow end-users to develop their computing solutions and even consolidate them together to form a small information system. -Fourth-generation programming languages

How many members can a point-to-point electronic conferencing accommodate? - Two (2)

This type of electronic publishing uses physical means of storing and publishing content. -Portable electronic media

This type of EUC covers the software aspect of computers. - Desktop OS and Applications

Virtual desktops and apps are now commonly offered under what type of EUC solution? - As-a-service

This network type allows members to communicate in a set sequence. - Chain network

This network type allows only one (1) member in the network to send or receive information. - Wheel network

It refers to a telecommunications system that provides fast and inexpensive communication channels using available resources. - Electronic communications system

This method of transaction recording involves periodical updating of files. - Batch Method

This network type allows communication to all connected members. - Star Network

An enterprise wishes to implement a telecommunications solution that allows a department manager to bring down orders to his employees. What type of telecommunications solution should it implement? - Internal, downward

A business is looking into automating some of its processes using e-business solutions to eliminate manual labor. Which particular benefit is he looking for in using e-business? - Operation cost reduction

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a TPS? - It can perform the four (4) steps in processing a transaction.

Which of the following is NOT considered a computing resource for EUD? - Hardware manuals

An enterprise wishes to implement a telecommunications solution that allows its departments to contact each other for possible collaborations. What type of telecommunications solution should it implement? - internal, lateral

Which of the possible e-business applications involves using customers and other parties as middlemen to help an enterprise flourish? - Customer-centered retailing

An organization is having problems in some of its aspects due to cluttered processes and possible red tape. How will an EUC solve this predicament? - Streamline and automate some of its processes

An organization wishes to use an operational information system to increase its processing capacity through automation. Which particular benefit is the business looking to get? - Increased speed

Which of the following is NOT considered a resource used for business communication? - App Packages

What type of transactions do purchasing systems have? - External

An enterprise MIS sends online email reminders to users for electronic discussion. What category does this type of electronic discussion fall in? - Pull Technology

An online film disseminates a weekly PDF magazine for its clients. What type of electronic publishing was used for this example? - Electronic version of traditional media

Which of the following is NOT considered as an example of an asynchronous electronic communication system? - Use of video teleconferencing

Which of the following is NOT considered a computing resource for EUD? - Hardware manuals

An enterprise wishes to use e-business solutions to provide service faster and more reliably. Which particular benefit is he looking for in using e-business? - Customer Service efficiency