Exam 1 Flashcards: Moore's Law
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What is Moore's Law?

  • Observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every 12 months
  • Observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit remains constant over time
  • Observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every 18 months (correct)
  • Observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit triples every 18 months

    • Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?

  • Transistor size remains constant
  • Computing power is stagnant
  • Costs of communications and storage have become very low (correct)
  • The speed of computers decreases over time

    • Carlos is unable to create a representative chart depicting processes like procurement and shipping. What skill is he lacking?

    Abstract reasoning

    What skill does a manager require to test ideas clearly on a small scale?

    <p>Experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill does Marcus lack when he failed to consider others' views?

    <p>Collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

    <p>Monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of software?

    <p>Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Procedure' refer to in the context of an information system?

    <p>Steps to access information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

    <p>Collaboration emphasizes iteration and feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Operational decisions support which aspect?

    <p>Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kyra, the inventory manager, made a decision to order 500 units of Type-2 steel beams. What type of decision is this?

    <p>Operational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Managerial decisions are primarily about what?

    <p>Utilization of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decisions do broad-scope organizational issues require?

    <p>Strategic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decisions are made by Carl, the IT head, regarding hardware and software for a new system?

    <p>Strategic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A formula used to compute the reorder quantity in inventory exemplifies which type of decision process?

    <p>Structured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what type of decisions is the need for collaboration the greatest?

    <p>Strategic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Porter's five forces model is used to assess what?

    <p>Industry structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Porter's five forces model, who has the highest bargaining power?

    <p>A dealer of a patented material for smartphone manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The automobile industry is characterized by intense competition. What does this illustrate?

    <p>High levels of rivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Focused cost leadership is observed when a product has the lowest cost within what?

    <p>An industry segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity in the value chain involves receiving and handling raw materials?

    <p>Inbound logistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The difference between the total value added and the total costs incurred is called what?

    <p>Total margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary activity in the value chain?

    <p>Receiving and handling of raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of storage hardware in computers?

    <p>Magnetic disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of volatile memory?

    <p>Contents are lost when power is off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Applications that are written to use a particular operating system are known as what?

    <p>Native</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Linux is an example of what?

    <p>Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DenTimes, used in hospitals, is an example of what?

    <p>Vertical-market application software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Source code is computer code that is what?

    <p>Written by humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?

    <p>Microsoft Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Linux applications are developed using which programming language?

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reed Technologies is creating an application that would run inside a browser. Which technology will the programmers use?

    <p>HTML5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a database, the rows are called what?

    <p>Records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary key in a database?

    <p>Column or group of columns that identifies a unique row in a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Owen, the database administrator, is checking the data model for accuracy. What type of task is this?

    <p>Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everything is stored on a user's computer in single-user databases.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A data model is a what?

    <p>Logical representation of database data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brad want to track in his new database?

    <p>Entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an E-R diagram, what do minimum cardinalities refer to?

    <p>Least number of entities required in a relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1 Byte?

    <p>1 Byte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 bytes?

    <p>1 Kilobyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Kilobytes?

    <p>1 Megabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Megabytes?

    <p>1 Gigabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Gigabytes?

    <p>1 Terabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Terabytes?

    <p>1 Petabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Petabytes?

    <p>1 Exabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1000 Exabytes?

    <p>1 Zetabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moore's Law

    • Moore's Law predicts that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every 18 months.
    • Major implication: The significant reduction in costs of communications and storage.

    Skills in Business

    • Abstract reasoning is essential for visualizing relationships between processes like procurement, shipping, and billing.
    • Experimentation allows managers to test ideas on a small scale to minimize risks before larger commitments.
    • Effective collaboration includes handling differing views without defensiveness.

    Information Systems Components

    • Monitor is classified as computer hardware.
    • Software includes operating systems like Windows and Linux.
    • Procedures outline the steps for accessing resources, such as supplementary readings in a library.

    Decision-Making Types

    • Operational decisions support day-to-day operations; for example, an inventory manager ordering supplies.
    • Managerial decisions focus on the utilization of resources and are critical for project planning.
    • Strategic decisions address broader organizational issues and effectiveness.

    Porter's Five Forces Model

    • Used for analyzing industry structure, focusing on competitive forces.
    • Supplier power is highest when dealing with patented materials, emphasizing their influence.
    • Intense competition, such as in the automobile industry, indicates high levels of rivalry.

    Value Chain Activities

    • Inbound logistics involves receiving and handling raw materials.
    • The total margin reflects the difference between total value added and total costs.
    • Primary activities in the value chain include managing raw materials and other inputs.

    Computer Storage and Memory

    • Examples of storage hardware include magnetic disks.
    • Volatile memory loses its contents when power is off.
    • Native applications are designed for specific operating systems.

    Programming and Software Development

    • Linux serves as an operating system created with programming languages, predominantly Java.
    • HTML5 is used for developing applications that operate within a web browser.
    • Vertical-market application software, like DenTimes for hospitals, serves specific industry needs.

    Database Fundamentals

    • Rows in databases are referred to as records, while primary keys uniquely identify rows in tables.
    • A data model is a logical framework for database structures.
    • Entities in databases include key information like employee names and tasks tracked.

    Data Measurement Units

    • 1 Byte = 8 bits.
    • 1 Kilobyte = 1000 bytes.
    • 1 Megabyte = 1000 Kilobytes.
    • 1 Gigabyte = 1000 Megabytes.
    • 1 Terabyte = 1000 Gigabytes.
    • 1 Petabyte = 1000 Terabytes.
    • 1 Exabyte = 1000 Petabytes.
    • 1 Zettabyte = 1000 Exabytes.

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    This quiz focuses on the key concepts related to Moore's Law and its implications in technology and business. Test your understanding of how the doubling of transistors impacts costs and communications. Ideal for students in technology or business courses.

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