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CIS - Computer Information Systems BIS - Business Information Systems MATH - Computing EET - Electrical Engineering/ Electronics Technology |
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CIS-311-002 Management Information Systems Fall 2001 - Dr. Kelley 3-4:15 pm Combs CB-312 Term: Aug 21 - Dec 5 2001 Final Exam: Friday Dec 14 3-5 pm Syllabus - Schedule |
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Question 1. Terminology. Briefly (in 1-2 lines) explain what the following terms
mean and why they are important.
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SCM/CRM |
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ERP/MRP |
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IT-DREAM |
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ASP/ISP |
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5 |
comptia.org |
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802.11a-b.g |
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7 |
OOP |
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8 |
SQL/RDBMS |
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9 |
MIS |
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10 |
DSS/EIS/SIS |
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11 |
DecisionSciences.org |
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12 |
openSource.org |
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13 |
aisNet.org |
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14 |
intranet/extranet |
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15 |
internet |
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16 |
PSTN/POTS |
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17 |
PSN/SNA |
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18 |
TCP/IP |
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19 |
HRIS |
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20 |
HTTP/HTTPS |
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21 |
SSL/RSA/SET |
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22 |
B2B/B2R/B2C |
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23 |
BPR |
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24 |
TQM |
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25 |
DSR/CSR |
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26 |
StarOffice |
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27 |
4GL |
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28 |
Unix |
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29 |
XML/EDI |
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30 |
Java |
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31 |
OLAP |
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32 |
W3C/IETF/ICANN |
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33 |
WAN |
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34 |
router |
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35 |
firewall |
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PSN |
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MPLS |
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ATM |
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groupware |
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DTVC |
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Question 2. IP Convergence and eBusiness.
Consider the Figure below and the discussion in IP
Convergence: C&W Article. Then explain
briefly (5-7 lines each item) what the articles mean by: (a) "Process
Automation" (b) "Real-time Analysis," "Internet-based
Communications" and "Application Integration."
Figure Source: http://www.vitria.com/products/library/white_papers/vitria_ebusiness_whitepaper.pdf
Question 3. Global IT Systems. Several of the articles we
have reviewed in this class present Globalization and Global eCommerce within a
historical perspective and a structured framework. List a total of 7 specific arguments
presented in these articles that demonstrate the role of global IT systems in
any mix of the following: (a) enabling increases in productivity, (b)
decreasing waste, (c) tempering cyclical disruptions, (c) flushing out
information bottlenecks, (d) fostering innovation and pre-empting structural
obsolescence, (e) facilitating objective decision making, and (f) enhancing the
quality of life of all peoples around the world.
Joy: Globalization Now, A Sequel of Sorts: The Hanseatic League, White
House Framework, Okinawa Charter, Japan-UK Agreement, United Nations Model Law
Question 4. Career Planning. Give an example of a job
description currently posted on the internet that pays more than $75,000 per
year and requires global Information Systems skills. List (a) a representative
salary range for the position; (b) the educational requirements for the
position; (c) the titles of one or two intermediary positions that would serve
well as a stepping stone to the position you have identified, (d) the typical
professional experience needed to get hired for the position. See for example http://www.businessweek.com/careers/index.html, http://www2.cio.com/research/careers/index.cfm
Example: Web Product
Management Director, http://brainbuzz.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_compresult.asp?jobcode=IT10000091&narrowcode=IT02&geo=Kentucky+%2D%2D+Lexington&metrocode=93&jobtitle=Product+Management+Director+%2D+Web