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C HAPTER 8 A SSESSMENT

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CHAPTER CONCEPTS

• Computers come in all sizes, shapes, and configurations, and all need
an operating system and application software to perform tasks.

• The Internet is a worldwide network of linked computers that permits
users to share data and information over phone lines or cable. The
development of the World Wide Web made the Internet accessible to
the general public through Web browsers and hyperlink navigation.
• The chief information officer is accountable for managing all of an
organization’s electronic information and supporting systems that
help employees make timely and informed decisions.
• Many businesses use information systems. A management informa-
tion system (MIS) integrates data from many departments, helping
managers make decisions. A decision support system (DSS) helps
managers consider alternatives when making specific decisions. An
executive information system (ESS) combines and summarizes on-
going transactions to help top-level managers make decisions af-
fecting the future direction of the company.
• Computers have modified existing jobs and created new ones. Employ-
ees have been affected in various ways, including new job and skill
requirements, layoff fears, and health factors.

REVIEW TERMS AND CONCEPTS

Write the letter of the term that matches each definition. Some terms will
not be used.

1. Machine that processes and stores data according to instructions
stored in it a. chief information
2. Prediction that the amount of data that could be processed by a officer (CIO)
computer chip would double about every 18 months b. computer
3. Service that provides access to the Internet through its large c. database
computers d. decision support
4. Network of linked computers that serves users in a single building system (DSS)
or building complex e. ergonomics
f. hyperlink
5. Data that have been processed in some meaningful way that is g. information
useful to decision makers h. Internet Service
6. Instructions that tell the computer what to do Provider (ISP)
7. Top computer executive i. local area network
8. Program that assists in locating information on the Net (LAN)
9. Collection of data organized in a way that makes the data easy to j. management informa-
find, update, and manage tion system (MIS)
10. Information system that integrates data from various departments k. Moore’s law
to help managers with day-to-day business operations l. search engine
11. Information system that helps managers consider alternatives in m. software
making specific decisions n. wide area network
12. Science of adapting equipment to the work and health needs (WAN)
of people

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