Review Questions: Chapter 1 1.1. Define the following terms: data, database, DBMS, database system, database catalog, program-data independence, user view, DBA, end user, canned transaction, deductive database system, persistent object, meta-data, and transaction-processing application. • Data – known facts that can be recorded and that have implicit meaning. • Database – a collection of related data with an implicit meaning. • DBMS – a collection of programs that enables users
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CHAPTER 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Define each of the following terms: a) Data: raw data not processed. This usually includes telephone numbers, a date of birth, customer name etc. It has little meaning until it is turned into information. b) Field: A character or group of characters that has a specific meaning. A field is used to define and store data. c) Record: A logically connected set of one or more fields that describes a person, place, or thing. d) File: A collection of
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CHAPTER 1 SOLUTIONS 1-2 There is a demand for auditing in a free-market economy because in the agency relationship there is a natural conflict of interest between an absentee owner and a manager and due to the information asymmetry that exists between the owner and manager. As a result, the agent agrees to be monitored as part of his/her employment contract. Auditing appears to be a cost-effective form of monitoring. The empirical evidence suggests auditing was demanded prior to government
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Chapter 1 – Subject Review Questions 1. I have worked for my current boss, Mr. Ford, in the field of youth social services for nearly a decade. Due to his leadership, I have remained with the agency throughout tumultuous periods. He has always challenged his employees to strive for quality of service at the greatest speed possible. Mr. Ford organizes employees to create a dynamic workforce capable of adapting to changes affected by the macroenvironment. In an effort to continue to win Requests
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Chapter 1: Review Questions 1. What is a project? It is a temporary effort intended to create a unique product, service, or result. 2. What is project management? It is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. 3. How are projects different from ongoing operations? Projects are temporary and unique while operations are continuous. Operations are an ongoing process to ensure that an organization continues to work
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Chapter 4 “IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software” Review Questions 1-5 1. What are the components of IT infrastructure? • Define information technology (IT) infrastructure and describe each of its components. IT infrastructure consists of the shared technology resources that provide the platform for the firm’s specific information system applications. Major IT infrastructure components include computer hardware, software, data management technology, networking and telecommunications technology
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1. a. Data – Raw facts b. Field – An alphabetic or numeric character or group of characters that defines a characteristic of a person, place, or thing. c. Record – A collection of related fields. d. File – A named collection of related records 2. Data redundancy occurs when the same data are stored in multiple places unnecessarily. Have more than one incorrect copies of information can cause it. 3. Data independence exists when you can change the data storage characteristics without
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Chapter 10 Exercises Review Questions 1-10 1. Define the term system architecture. Define the term scalability, and explain why it is important to consider scalability in system design. System architecture translates the logical design of an information system into a physical structure that includes hardware, software, network support, and processing methods. Then, Scalability is the measure of a system’s ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business
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MICHELLE LU - 011810966 CAFF 321 CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS (1-4) Chapter 1 1. Why does Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, say that experiences might bring more satisfaction than durable goods? Do you agree or disagree? Although happiness is not easily defined and it really depends on who you ask and what their degree of happiness is in their life, Gilbert the author of Stumbling on Happiness, explains that experiences might bring more satisfaction than that of durable goods. With
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Review Questions 1. What is the difference between a threat agent and a threat? A threat agent is a specific component that represents a danger to an organization’s assets. And a threat is an object, person or entity that represents a constant danger. 2. What is the difference between vulnerability and exposure? Vulnerability is a weakness is a system that leaves the system open to attacks. Exposure is the known vulnerabilities that make a system weak and open to attacks without protection
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