Chpt 1 Terminology Word Scramble
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Frequent interchange between the user at the data entry terminal and the processor unit during the execution of a program. | Interactive Mode |
A paper copy of a document. | Hard Copy |
Operating system software that provides a fixed amount of time to a user for processing. | Time Sharing |
Computer system component that manipulates raw data, moves information, and performs required arithmetic or logic operations in a digital computer system; consists of a control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit. | Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
Processed data that is timely, meaningful, and useful to the recipient. | Information |
Multiprogramming on a single user operating system. | Multitasking |
For efficiency, processing business transactions in a group at a future time. | Batch Processing |
A foundation that includes all the technical resources shared within the organization – computer hardware, software, storage, data management, and networks. | Information Technology Infrastructure (IT) |
The concurrent execution of two or more application software programs in a computer system that serves multiple users | Multiprogramming |
An information system used by knowledge workers to create new information and knowledge. | Knowledge Work Systems (KWS) |
An information system that uses transaction processing system and management information system data, as well as external sources in sophisticated analytical models to support semi-structured decisions. | Decision Support Systems (DSS) |
An information system for senior management queries on external and internal data; projections about the future are provided for strategic decisions. | Executive Support Systems (ESS) |
Eliminating the need for manually recording data on a source document and keying data input by using online terminals and input devices to enter data directly into the computer system at the time the business transaction originates. | Source Data Automation |
A processing method where a user enters transactions through an input device that is directly connected to the computer system. | Online Processing |
When the computer-based information system is not in operation | Downtime |
The conceptual design of how an organization achieves business processes (applications) and goals | Information Architecture |
The time it takes between submission of data to a computer-based information system and receipt of output information. | Turnaround Time |
An original record of a business transaction. | Source Document |
An information system that uses transaction processing system data to provide management with online access for structured summary and exception reports that address management functions. | Management Information Systems (MIS) |
The electronic output viewed on a computer screen | Soft Copy |
An information system used by all organizational levels to manipulate and disseminate information electronically. | Office Systems (OS) |
An employee who works at home and is connected to the office data through a communication channel. | Telecommuter |
information system basic to business operations that captures daily business transactions as records, has highly structured processing, & produces automatic output on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly basis for supervisors & operations personnel | Transaction Processing Systems |
The simultaneous execution of two or more application software programs in a computer system that serves multiple users. | Multiprocessing |
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