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What is Moore's Law?
Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?
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?
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What skill does Marcus lack when he failed to consider others' views?
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Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?
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What is an example of software?
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What does the term 'Procedure' refer to in the context of an information system?
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What is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?
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Operational decisions support which aspect?
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Kyra, the inventory manager, made a decision to order 500 units of Type-2 steel beams. What type of decision is this?
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Managerial decisions are primarily about what?
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What type of decisions do broad-scope organizational issues require?
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What type of decisions are made by Carl, the IT head, regarding hardware and software for a new system?
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A formula used to compute the reorder quantity in inventory exemplifies which type of decision process?
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For what type of decisions is the need for collaboration the greatest?
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Porter's five forces model is used to assess what?
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In Porter's five forces model, who has the highest bargaining power?
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The automobile industry is characterized by intense competition. What does this illustrate?
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Focused cost leadership is observed when a product has the lowest cost within what?
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What activity in the value chain involves receiving and handling raw materials?
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The difference between the total value added and the total costs incurred is called what?
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Which of the following is a primary activity in the value chain?
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What is an example of storage hardware in computers?
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What is a characteristic of volatile memory?
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Applications that are written to use a particular operating system are known as what?
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Linux is an example of what?
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DenTimes, used in hospitals, is an example of what?
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Source code is computer code that is what?
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Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?
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Linux applications are developed using which programming language?
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Reed Technologies is creating an application that would run inside a browser. Which technology will the programmers use?
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In a database, the rows are called what?
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What is a primary key in a database?
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Owen, the database administrator, is checking the data model for accuracy. What type of task is this?
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Everything is stored on a user's computer in single-user databases.
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A data model is a what?
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What does Brad want to track in his new database?
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In an E-R diagram, what do minimum cardinalities refer to?
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What is the value of 1 Byte?
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What is the value of 1000 bytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Kilobytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Megabytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Gigabytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Terabytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Petabytes?
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What is the value of 1000 Exabytes?
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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.