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Review ForExam 1
BUS3500 - Abdou Illia, Fall 2009
(September 10, 2009)
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Introduction to Information
Systems
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Summary QuestionsNotes
1) Distinguish between Data and Information 3
2) List/Explain main components of an information system 7
3) What is the difference between GDSS and DSS in terms of their target users?
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4) What is the difference between Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Executive Information Systems (EIS) in terms of their target users.
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6) What is a Chief Information Officer responsible for? 9
7) (a) What are the major components in a DSS? (b) What is the function of each?
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8) What is an Expert System? What are the main components of an Expert system? What is a knowledge engineer?
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Refers to the slides # in original class notes
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Data versus Information Data = raw facts that represent the characteristics of an event
Example 1: Event: High temperature Data: 100° F
Example 2: Event: Sale Data: Sale’s date, item number, item description, etc.
Information = facts within a given context Information results from transforming data by adding context and
meaning to make it more useful. The temperature today at noon in Times Square, NYC was 100° F
I P O
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Information Systems A set of interrelated information technologies that
work together to collect, store, process, and distribute information
Major components of information systems Hardware (physical parts of a computer or other computing devices) Software (Instructions that tell hardware what to do) Databases (Software that enables storage/retrieval of data) Networks (Computing devices that communicate with each other) People
Information technology (IT): Computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization
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Administrative Information Systems Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Basic business system that serves the operational level (analysts) in an organization
Office Automation Systems (OAS) Systems designed to help office workers in doing their
job. Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Systems designed to support middle managers and business professionals during the decision-making process
Executive Information Systems (EIS) or Executive Support Systems (ESS) Specialized DSS that help senior level executives make
decisions. GDSS: computer-based systems that facilitate
solving of unstructured problems by set of decision makers
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DSS structure Systems designed to help middle
managers make decisions Major components
Data management subsystem Internal and external data sources
Analysis subsystem Typically mathematical in nature
User interface How the people interact with the DSS Data visualization is the key
Text Graphs Charts
UserInterface
Analysis- Sensitivity Analysis -> What-if Analysis -> Goal-seeking Analysis-Data-driven tools -> Data mining -> OLAP*
Data Management- Transactional Data- Data warehouse- Business partners data- Economic data
* OLAP: OnLine Analytical Processing
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DSS’ Model Management Tools Simulation is used to examine proposed solutions
and their impact Sensitivity analysis
Determine how changes in one part of the model influence other parts of the model
What-if analysis Manipulate variables to see what would happen in given
scenarios Goal-seeking analysis
Work backward from desired outcome
Determine monthly payment given various interest rates.
Works backward from a given monthly payment to determine various loans that would give that payment.
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Expert Systems Components Knowledge base: database of the expertise, often in IF THEN rules. Inference engine: derives recommendations from knowledge base and
problem-specific data User interface: controls the dialog between the user and the system Explanation system: Explain the how and why of recommendations
Knowledgebase
Domain Expert
Knowledge Engineer
Expertise
ExplanationSystem
InferenceEngine
UserInterface
User
System Engineer
Encoded expertise
IFfamily is albatross ANDcolor is whiteTHENbird is laysan albatross.
IFfamily is albatross ANDcolor is darkTHENbird is black footed albatross
Example of rules
- Knowledge engineer codify the human expert’s expertise into the systems’ knowledge base.- System engineer is the IT professional who develop the user interface, the inference engine, and the explanation system.
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Hardware Technology
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Summary QuestionsNotes
1) Name five (3) computer input devices2) Name three (3) computer output devices3) What computer devices can be used for both input and
output? What is the difference b/w impact printers and ink-jet printers?
4) What is the difference between: (a) a Kilobyte and a Gigabyte? (b) a Megabyte and a Gigabyte?
5) Name the two main types of monitors used in today’s computer systems.
6) (a) Name main components of the Processing subsystem. (b) What is the function of the ALU?
7) Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.8) Describe the various types of computers.9) Distinguish between primary and secondary storage
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Processing subsystem Motherboard: chipset that all components connect to Two major components in processing subsys.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) or Processor(s) Primary Storage:
Random Access Memory (RAM) Read Only Memory (ROM)
Busses that transfer data
CPU
Primary Storage
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Central Processing Unit
Clock: generate time that synchronize other components
ICU: Fetches instructions from RAM
ALU: Execute instructions (arithmetic & logic operations)
Registers: Store control information, data, intermediate results
ProcessorClock
Instruction Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Registers
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Primary Storage
RAM holds running programs and the data they use
ROM contains critical programs such as those that boot the computer
Primary Storage
RAM
ROM
Computer’s memory stored on semiconductor chips Two categories:
RAM (Random Access Memory) which is volatile Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Double Data Rate SDRAM or DDR SDRAM
ROM (Read-Only Memory) which is non-volatile Capacity in Megabytes (MB) or Gigabytes (GB)
Program Data
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Terminology Dot pitch Pixel Screen resolution
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Make sure you can answer Hardware Review Questions answered in class. They are posted to the Review section of the course website.
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Software
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Summary QuestionsNotes
1) What are the two main types of software? 5
2) What are the three types of systems software? 5
3) What are the main functions of an operating system? 7
4) (a) Name some Operating Systems. (b) Name some Application software programs. 6,16
5) What does Multiprogramming mean? 12,13
6) What does virtual memory mean? 12, 13
7) What are utility programs used for? 18
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Relationship of software to hardware
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Main Types of Software Application software
Programs that allow users to accomplish specific tasks
Examples Word processing Web browser Tax preparation Data management Desktop publishing E-mail Groupware Presentation graphics Programming editors Spreadsheet
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Operating Systems (OS) Software platform on which other programs run Provides a connection between application
programs and the computer hardware Major tasks
Starting the computer Managing files
Keeping track of where files are located Maintaining a table of file entries Etc.
Managing Programs and Memory (RAM) Sending programs to the CPU Allocating primary storage (RAM) to programs Controlling devices that programs requires
Ensuring security Providing a user interface
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OS: Multiprogramming
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■ A technique that “extends” primary memory (RAM) by using secondary storage devices ■ Needed when there is not enough RAM to hold programs
OS: Virtual Memory
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Utility Software Accomplish common tasks and
maintenance jobs Disk Defragmentation, Disk Optimization Virus protection Edit the Windows registry Remove Web cookies from HDD Encrypt data File and data recovery Spyware Program Uninstaller
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Database Systems
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Summary QuestionsNotes
1) What is a database, a table, a field, a record, a primary key, a composite key?
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2) What are the problems with traditional file systems? 7,8
3) What are the major functions of a DBMS? 10,11
4) (a) Name some Desktop DBMSs. (b) Name some Enterprise DBMSs. (c) Handheld DBMSs
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5) What are the differences between Flat File, Relational, and Object-oriented database models?
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6) What is a data warehouse? A data mart 19-20
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Traditional File Systems System of files that store groups of records used
by a particular software application Simple but with a cost
Inability to share data Inadequate security Difficulties in maintenance and expansion Allows data duplication (e.g. redundancy)
Application 1Program 1
File 1File 2File 3
Program 2File 1File 2File 3
Application 2Program 1
File 1File 2File 3
Program 2File 1File 2File 3
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Basic Concepts of Data Management
Table Two-dimensional structure composed of rows and columns
Field Like a column in a spreadsheet
Field name Like a column name in a spreadsheet Examples: AccountID, Customer, Type, Balance
Field values Actual data for the field
Record Set of fields that describe an entity (a person, an account, etc.)
Primary key A field, or group of fields, that uniquely identifies a record
AccountID Customer Type Balance660001 John Smith Checking $120.00660002 Linda Martin Saving $9450.00660003 Paul Graham Checking $3400.00
Accounts table
Each table has: Fields Records 1 Primary key
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Basic Concepts in Data Management A Primary key could be a single field like in this table
A Primary key could be a composite key, i.e. multiple fields