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86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Automates the creation and revision of designs, using computers and sophisticated graphics software. [Business Model]
Computer-aided design
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is an approach to business which aims to continuously improve business processes. [Business Model]
Business Process Management
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
-Identify processes for change -Analyze existing processes -Design the new processes -Implement the new process -Continuous measurement [Business Model]
Business Process Management Steps
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
When a business process is changed in a radical way. (i.e. a physical bookstore redesigning the purchasing process so that it can be carried out online). These types of changes can provide gains in productivity and efficiency. [Business Model]
Business Process Re-engineering
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a facility housing computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications, storage, security systems, and backup power supplies. [Business Model]
Data Center
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Manages resources and activities of the computer. [Business Model]
System Software
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Applies the computer to a specific task for an end user, such as processing an order or generating a mailing list. [Business Model]
Application Software
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Organizes, manages, and processes business data concerned with inventory, customers, and vendors. [Business Model]
Data Management Software
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Are generally older transaction processing systems created for older computers that continue to be used to avoid high costs of replacing or redesigning them. [Business Model]
Legacy Systems
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Fits on a desktop PC but has more powerful mathematical and graphics-processing capabilities than a PC. [Business Model]
Workstation
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Specifically optimized to support a computer network, enabling users to share files, software, peripheral devices, or other network resources. [Business Model]
Server
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
A large capacity, high performance computer that can process large amounts of data very rapidly. [Business Model]
Mainframe
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a specially designed and more sophisticated computer that is used for tasks requiring rapid and complex calculations with thousands of variables, millions of measurements, and thousands of equations. [Business Model]
Super Computer
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Involves connecting geographically remote computers into a single network to create a "virtual supercomputer" by combining the computational power of all computers on the grid. [Business Model]
Grid Computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
The use of multiple computers linked by a communications network for processing. [Business Model]
Distributed processing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
In which all processing is accomplished by one large central computer. (less common) [Business Model]
Centralized processing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
A widely used form of distributed processing that splits processing between "clients" and "servers." Both are on the network, but each machine is assigned functions it is best suited to perform. [Business Model]
Client/server computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is the user point of entry for the required function and is normally a desktop or laptop computer. [Business Model]
Client
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Where the work of the entire network is balanced over several different levels of servers, depending on the kind of services being requested. [Business Model]
Multi-tiered (N-tier) Client/server architectures
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
First level of a client/server architecture, serves a web page to a client in response to request for a service. This software is responsible for locating and managing stored web pages. [Business Model]
Web Server
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Handles the client's requests to access a corporate system (product list or price information). This software handles all application operations between a user and an organization's back-end business systems. [Business Model]
Application server
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
The most widely used secondary storage medium. [Business Model]
Magnetic Disks
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
User laser technology to store large quantities of data, including sound and images, in a highly compact form. This includes CD-Rom and DVD's [Business Model]
Optical Discs
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Older storage technology that is used for secondary storage of large quantities of data that are needed rapidly but not instantly. [Business Model]
Magnetic tape
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Connect multiple storage devices on a separate high-speed network dedicated to storage. The SAN creates a large central pool of storage that can be rapidly accessed and shared multiple servers. [Business Model]
Storage Area Networks
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Gather data and convert them into electronic form for use by the computer. [Business Model]
Input devices
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Displays data after they have been processed. [Business Model]
Output devices
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Uses individual atoms and molecules to create computer chips and other devices that are thousands of times smaller than current technologies permit. [Business Model]
Nanotechnology
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is the process of presenting a set of computing resources (such as computing power or data storage) so that they can all be accessed in ways that are not restricted by physical configuration or geographic location. [Business Model]
Virtualization
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a model of computing in which computer processing, storage, software, and other services are provided as a pool of virtualized resources over a network, primarily the Internet. [Business Model]
Cloud Computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
-On-demand self-service -Ubiquitous network access -Location independent resource pooling -Rapid elasticity -Measured service [Business Model]
Characteristics of cloud computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
-Cloud infrastructure as a service -Cloud platform as a service -Cloud software as a service [Business Model]
Three types of cloud computing services
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is owned and maintained by a cloud servic.e provider [Business Model]
Public Cloud
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is operated solely for an organization. It may be managed by the organization or a third party and may exist on or off premise. [Business Model]
Private Cloud
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
The act of purchasing computing services from remote providers and pay only for the amount of computing power they actually use or are billed on a monthly or annual subscription basis. [Business Model]
On-demand Computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Refers to practices and technologies for designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and associated devices such as monitors, printers, storage devices, and networking and communications systems to minimize impact on the environment. [Business Model]
Green Computing (or green It)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
An integrated circuit to which two or more processor cores have been attached for enhanced performance, reduced power consumption and more efficient simultaneous processing of multiple tasks. [Business Model]
Multicore processor
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
An industry wide effort to develop systems that can configure themselves, optimize and tune themselves, heal themselves when broken, and protect themselves from outside intruders and self-destruction. [Business Model]
Automatic Computing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
The system software that manages and controls the computer's activities. [Business Model]
Operating system
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Application software, which makes extensive use of icons, buttons, bars, and boxes to perform tasks. [Business Model]
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Allows user to use one or fingers to perform special gestures to manipulate lists or objects on a screen without using a mouse or a keyboard. [Business Model]
Multitouch Interface
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
-Chrome OS: lightweight OS for cloud computing -Android: Open source OS for mobile devices. [Business Model]
Mobile Operating Systems
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a multiuser, multitasking OS developed by Bell Laboratories to connect various machines together and is highly supportive of communications and networking. Often used on workstations and servers, and provides the reliability and scalibility for running large systems on high-end servers. [Business Model]
UNIX
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
A UNIX like OS that can be downloaded from the Internet. Linux is an open source software that plays a major role in the back office, running web servers and local area networks. [Business Model]
Linux
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Which provides all computers free access to its program code. Modifications and improvements are done by individuals. Open source software is generally not restricted to any specific OS or hardware technology, although most is based on Linux or UNIX. [Business Model]
Open Source Software
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
-C: a powerful & efficient language developed that combines machine portability with tight control and efficient use of computer resources. -C++ is a newer version of C that has all the capabilities of C plus additional features for working with software objects. -Visual Basic: Widely used visual programming tool and e...
Application Programing Languages
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Developed for processing large data files with alphanumeric characters (mixed alphabetic and numeric data) and for business reporting. Typically found in large legacy business systems. [Business Model]
Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Consists of a variety of software tools that enable end users to develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance or that enhance professional programmers' productivity. Tend to be non-procedural than conventional programming languages. [Business Model]
Fourth-Generation Languages
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Are software tools that provide immediate online answers to requests for information that are not predefined. Queries are oftern tied to data management software and database systems. [Business Model]
Query Languages
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a prewritten, precoded, commercially available set of programs that eliminates the need for individuals or organizations to write their own software programs for certain functions. [Business Model]
Software Package
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is an operating systems-independent,processor-independent, object-oriented programming language that has become a leading interactive programming environment for the web. [Business Model]
Java
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a page description language for specifying how text, graphics, video, and sound are place on a web page and for creating dynamic links to other web pages and objects. [Business Model]
Hypertext markup language (HTML)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Evolution of HTML technology, which makes it possible to embed images, audio, video, and other elements directly into a document without processor-intensive add-ons. HTML5 will also make it easier for web pages to function across different display devices, including mobile devices as well as desktops, and it will suppo...
HTML5
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Refer to a set of loosely coupled software components that exchange information with each other using universal web communication standards and languages. [Business Model]
Web Services
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
The foundation technology for Web services that can perform presentation, communication, and storage of data. More powerful and flexible markup language than HTML. [Business Model]
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a set of self-oriented services that communicate with each other to create a working software application. Business tasks are accomplished by executing a series of these services. [Business Model]
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Services for delivering and providing access to software remotely as a web-based service. [Business Model]
Software as a Service (SaaS)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Where individual users and entire companies mix and match software components to create their own customized applications. [Business Model]
Mash-ups
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is the process of predicting when a computer hardware system becomes saturated. It considers such factors such as maximum number of users that the system can accommodate, the impact of existing and future software applications, and performance measures, such as minimum response time for processing business transactions...
Capacity planning
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Refers to the ability of a computer, product, or system to expand to serve a large number of users without breaking down. [Business Model]
Scalability
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Is a model used to analyze the direct and indirect costs to help determine the actual cost of owning a specific technology. [Business Model]
The total cost of ownership (TCO)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
Maintains a large Web server, or series of servers, and provides fee-paying subscribers with space to maintain their Web sites. [Business Model]
Web Hosting Service
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
When firms outsource software work outside their national borders. [Business Model]
Offshore Software Outsourcing
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
86541ad7_U_Laudon_Flashcards___Cram_com__Business_Model
A formal contract between customers and their service providers that defines the specific responsibilities of the service provider and the level of service expected by the customer. [Business Model]
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
[]
ISYS 363 ch 1-4 SFSU Laudon Flashcards - Cram.com
Business Model
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/isys-363-ch-1-4-sfsu-laudon-2413251
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00274-ip-10-236-191-2_378484451_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Policy implementation involves only government officials. [2]
False
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Elected officials such as the governor and institutions of government such as the legislature can participate in the policymaking process but not interest groups or the media. [2]
False
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Policy formulation is the official decision of a government body to accept a particular policy and put it into effect. [2]
False
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] A group of political actors that is concerned with some aspect of public policy is known as an issue network. [2]
True
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The context of policymaking refers to the set of factors outside of government that affects the policymaking process either directly or indirectly. [2]
True
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The development of courses of action for dealing with the problems on the government's agenda" is the definition for which of the following? [2]
policy formulation
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] A newspaper editorial praises the Texas legislature for passing a law that requires public college and university students to complete six semester hours in American national, state, and local government, including the study of the Texas Constitution. The editorial illustrates which stage of the policy process? [2]...
policy change
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The assessment of policy" is the definition for which of the following? [2]
policy evaluation
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Texas has the nation's fourth largest population, just behind California, New York, and Florida. [2]
False
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Population experts predict that by 2030 Hispanics and African Americans combined will represent a majority of the state's residents [2]
True
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The median annual household income in Texas is below the national average. [2]
True
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The majority of Texans live on farms in rural areas. [2]
False
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Historically, the Texas economy was based on what economic activity? [2]
Agricultural commodities and raw materials
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] All of the following statements are correct regarding the population growth in Texas EXCEPT? [2]
Rapid population growth does not present challenges for policymakers.
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The population of which of the following areas has been growing the most rapidly? [2]
the suburbs
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The decrease in oil prices in the 1980s forced policymakers in Texas to do what? [2]
Take steps to diversify the Texas economy.
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The most rapidly growing components of the Texas economy involve what industry? [2]
high technology
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the changing nature of the state's economy? [2]
Because of the increased importance of technology in the work place, unskilled workers will be lucky to find jobs that pay more than minimum wage.
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Which of the following groups of Texans has the LOWEST incidence of poverty? [2]
non-Hispanic whites
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] "The widely held, deeply rooted political values of a society" is the definition for which concept? [2]
political culture
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Which of the following types of political culture stresses the importance of the individual and private initiative? [2]
individualistic
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] In which type of political culture do people expect government to intervene in social and economic affairs, promoting the public welfare and advancing the public good? [2]
moralistic
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Government leadership is in the hands of an established social elite and the level of participation by ordinary citizens in the policymaking process is relatively low in which of the following types of political culture? [2]
traditionalistic
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] In which of the following types of political culture do citizens believe that the role of government is to protect and preserve the existing social order? [2]
traditionalistic
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
feec9c2a_nt_ch__1_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] According to Professor Daniel Elazar, what type of political culture does Texas have? [2]
a combination of traditionalistic and individualistic
[]
Texas Government ch. 1 Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/texas-government-ch-1-2419672
34/1438043058631.99_20150728002418-00018-ip-10-236-191-2_384694539_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The author's attitude toward his subject and audience expressed through characters' actions and speech. [3] enot [2]
Tone
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The writer expresses his personal feelings toward the subject, characters, or audience. [3] edutitta [2]
Attitude
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The author's particular word choice is used to make a point in the writing. [3] noitcid [2]
Diction
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] An intentional departure from the normal order or meaning of words. [3] gif of hceeps [2]
Figures of Speech
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] Uses of language that departs from the customary construction, order, or significance. [3] gif gnal [2]
Figurative Language
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The author's use of sensory related words to project an image or picture into the reader's mind. [3] yregami [2]
Imagery
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The use of ___ describe or relate an object or scene with complete particulars. [3] sliated [2]
Details
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The perspective or vantage point from which the story is told. [3] POV [2]
Point of View
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The order in which events take place. [3] onorhc gro [2]
Chronological Organization
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] The physical description of persons and places. [3] taps gro [2]
Spatial Organization
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json
61b4ec8b_of_Style_Flashcards___Cram_com__2
[1] One event brings about another. [3] CaE [2]
Cause and Effect
[]
Definitions of the Elements of Style Flashcards - Cram.com
2
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/definitions-of-the-elements-of-style-541398
34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00225-ip-10-236-191-2_388579259_0.json