– Study Guide Chapter 1: (Stair and Reynolds; class slides) * Hierarchy of Data * Systematic organization of data. * Data – raw facts and figures by itself. * Alphanumeric data – numbers‚ letters and other characters * Image data – graphic images and pictures * Audio data – sound‚ noise or tones * Video data – moving images or pictures * Information – collection of facts organized in such a way that they have value beyond the facts
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Network Management Bret Chamness ITM 340 1 Introduction to Network Management and the Challenges • • Network Management is providing a dependable and efficient network with analysis‚ monitoring‚ and performance measurement. Network Management Systems are used by Network Engineers‚ and Managers for the day-to-day operation‚ monitoring‚ troubleshooting‚ and even executive reporting. Challenges are similar to those faced with all facets of IT Management: – – – – – – – Short of resources both
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MIS A management information system (MIS) provides information that organizations need to manage themselves efficiently and effectively. Management information systems are typically computer systems used for managing five primary components: hardware‚ software‚ data‚ procedures‚ people. Management information systems are distinct from other information systems‚ in that they are used to analyze and facilitate strategic and operational activities. Academically‚ the term is commonly used to refer to
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Which of the following is a data link layer function? A) packetizing B) error and flow control C) medium access control The data link layer is responsible for _______ delivery. C) hop-to-hop The data packet at the data link layer is usually called a _______. A) frame The protocol for obtaining the physical address of a node when the IP address is known is called _______. C) ARP A signal can lose energy due to the resistance of the medium. This is called _______. D) attenuation
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Though Law Enforcement is challenged with maintaining peace and order in our society‚ an equally as important part of the legal system ensures public safety rarely leaving the walls of their facility. This aspect of the legal system is the correctional departments from the city and state facilities to the federal correctional institutions‚ all tasked with the same goal of maintaining offenders away from the general population‚ hence ensuring public safety‚ while simultaneously attempting to rehabilitate
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The Information technology industry‚ where nothing is predictable and constant change has become a usual trend‚ is now on its new phase of its evolution stages. According to Richard L. Nolan‚ MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration: “Information Technology is no longer being used as just a tactical resource‚ it’s now fundamentally influencing business strategy and competition” (http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/bulletin/1997/april/text/theory_text.html 04.02.06). This paper will examine and
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Accounting Information System II Chapter 12 – Electronic Commerce Systems REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What is a VPN? * A VPN (virtual private network) is a private network that exists within a public network. 2. Name the 3 types of addresses used on the internet. * The Internet uses three types of addresses for communications: * (1) email addresses‚ * (2) Web site (URL) addresses‚ and * (3) the addresses of individual computers attached to network (IP address). 3
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Manufacturing Human Resources Information Systems Upgrade HRIS Key Stakeholders Hugh McCauley‚ COO Payroll Clerk Compensation Manager Employee relations specialists Exempt Employees Human Resources Managers Non Exempt Employees Recruiter Training and Development Department Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Provider Figure 3.1 Hugh McCauley Chief Operating Officer at Riordan Manufacturing would like a more sophisticated‚ state-of-the art‚ information systems technology in the Human Resources
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SYSTEM CONCEPTS A system can be simply defined as a group of interrelated or interacting elements forming a unified whole. Many examples of systems can be found in the physical and biological sciences‚ in modern technology‚ and in human society. Thus‚ we can talk of the physical system of the sun and its planets‚ the biological system of the human body‚ the technological system of an oil refinery‚ and the socioeconomic system of a business organization. A system is a group of interrelated components
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Management Information Systems MBA (2012 – 2014) Term III Case Study [Small Group Task] Aim of the Component: 1. To develop an understanding of the nature and impact of information systems and related technologies upon organizations in general and on the decision making process; 2. To study the current trends in IS/IT‚ especially e-business/e-commerce and to understand the implications of these trends on people and organizations; 3. To become familiar with the process of making informed
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