MIS Written Portion

A process used by software development teams to design, develop, and test high quality software

Aims to identify, plan, and select development project critical to the organizations mission

Involves specifying the steps & algorithms for transforming data inputs into information

The systems designed is turned into a working information system through software programming and testing

Refers to a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks

Refers to the physical components of a computer system that can touch and see.

A variation of virus that is target at networks is designed to spread itself without the need for an infected host file to share

Is a destructive program that disrupts the normal functioning of information systems.

Examine how easy or difficult it is for new companies to enter an industry

Looks at how much power suppliers have over firms in industry

Examines the likelihood of customers switching to alternative products of services

Consider how much power buyers have over firms

Looks at the intensity of competition among firms

refers to businesses that operate solely online and do not have physical brick-and-mortar stores.

refers to businesses that have physical retail stores in addition to an online presence.

refers to businesses that combine online and offline sales channels.

is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet

provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. This includes virtual machines, storage, and networking capabilities.

provides a platform that allows developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without having to worry about underlying infrastructure.

delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis.

They are an essential component of a comprehensive network security strategy in MIS. They help protect sensitive information, prevent cyber attacks, and ensure the integrity and availability of the company's network resources.

Wireless communication between devices, using tech- nologies such as Bluetooth; Under 10 meters

Sharing of data, software applications, or other resources between several users; Typically within a building

Connect multiple LANs, often with distributed ownership and management; Large physical distance, from spanning multiple buildings or the area of a city to worldwide

The process that starts with receiving a customer order and ends with receiving payment for the order.

The process that starts with identifying the need for a product or service and ends with making payment to the supplier.

products are manufactured based on demand forecasts and stocked in inventory before customer orders are received. This allows for quick order fulfillment.

products are manufactured only after receiving customer orders. This allows for customization of products but may result in longer lead times.

refers to the methods and technologies used to store data and information. This includes hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and cloud storage services.

involves the hardware and software components used to connect computers and devices within an organization.

are facilities that house the hardware and software components of an information system.

Originally meant a skilled programmer or technologist, but now often refers to someone who gains unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

Someone who uses their technical skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks for malicious purposes.

are software robots working together with

zombie computers

Using a computer to commit an illegal act