Mis Chapter 4

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What type of software package combines the functions of several programs? i.e., Msoft Works, AppleWorks

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Integrated Software Package

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Name several advantages of an Integrated Software Package

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-Lower price
-Less disk space
-Pre-installed on microcomputers

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What is the major disadvantage of an Integrated Software Package?

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Limited functionality

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Describe Groupware

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Allows collaboration on group assignments
-e-mail,discussion groups, databases, videoconferencing: Lotus Notes, Novell Groupwise, Msoft Exchange
_Allow for creation of websites:Windows Sharepoint Services, Websphere

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Can you outsource software?

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Yes - domestic AND offshore

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Companies that own, operate and maintain application software and computer system resources

Name several benefits

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Application Service Providers (ASP)

-Pay-per-use fees over the Internet
-Pay-as-you-go

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Name several vendors of cloud services

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SAP Business by Design, Salesforce.com, Google Apps, MidlandHR's, "iTrent as a Service"

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3 Advantages to cloud computing

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-Low barrier to entry
-Cost Savings
-more powerful software

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Name 2 categories of Group Software

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-System Management Programs

-System Development Programs

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What does a System Management Program do?

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Manage the resources of a computer system
Operating Systems
-Network management systems
-DBMS
-System Utilities

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What does a System Development Program do?

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Helps develop IS programs and procedures and then prepare them for processing
-Language translators and editors
-CASE tools reduce the time and cast of software development and ensure the quality of software. (Computer-Aided Software Engineering)

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Operating Systems is an integrated system of programs that :

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-Provides i-face between computer and user
-Manages CPU
-Controls I/O, storage and activities of system
-Provides support for application programs

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The OS is loaded within the CPU before any other task (T/F)

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True

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Name 5 Web Languages

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-HTML
-XML
-Java
-JEE6 (Java Enterprise ed.6)
-Microsoft.NET

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Describe HTML

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Hypertext documents for the Web

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Describe XML

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-Identifying Tags or contextual labels
-Digital Publishing (cheaper, faster)

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Describe Java

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-Object-oriented
-Simple, secure and platform independednt
-Java Applets on any computer

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How do programming tools assist the process?

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-Help identify and minimize errors
-CASE Tools

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A company that specializes in providing turnkey services for various software apps such that an organization can avoid the administration associated with licensing and updates of common software platforms used throughout the company

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Application Service Provider (ASP)

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Programs that specify the information processing activities required for the completion of specific tasks of computer users. Examples are electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs or inventory or payroll programs

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Application software

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A programming language that utilizes symbols to represent operation codes and storage locations

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Assembler language

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Specilized software applications intended to support the development of software

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CASE Tools

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A method of computing in which an individual or organization makes use of another organizations excess computing power or data storage capacity

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Cloud computing

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the use of microcomputers, laser printers and page makeup software to produce a variety of printed materials that were formerly produced only by professional printers

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Desktop publishing

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Sending and receiving text messages between networked PC's over telecommunications networks. Can also include data files, software and multimedia messages and documents as attachments

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E-mail

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Programming languages that are easier to use than high-level languages such as BASIC, COBOL or FORTRAN

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Fourth-Generation Langauages (4GL)

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These languages are also known as non-procedural, natural or very high-level languages

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Fourth-Generation Langauages (4GL)

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Programs that can perform information processing jobs for users from all application areas. For example, word processing programs, electronic spreadsheet programs and graphics programs can be used by individuals for home, education, business, scientific and many other purposes.

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General-Purpose Application Programs

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Software to support and enhance the communication, coordination and collaboration among networked teams and workgroups, including software tools for electronic communication, electronic conferencing and cooperative work management.

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Groupware

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A programming language that utilizes macro instructions and statements that closely resemble human language or mathematical notation to describe the problem to be solved or the procedure to be used. Also called a computer language.

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High level Language

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Software that combines the ability to do several general-purpose applications(such as word processing, electronic spreadsheet and graphics) into one program.

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Integrated Packages

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An object-oriented programming language designed for programming real-time, interactive, web based applications in the form of applets for use on clients and servers on the internet,intranets and extranets.

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Java

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A programming language in which instructions are expressed in the binary code of the computer.

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Machine Language

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Software that helps diverse software programs and networked computer systems work together, thus promoting their interoperability.

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Middleware

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The concurrent use of the same computer to accomplish several different information processing tasks. Each task may require the use of a different program or the concurrent use of the same copy of a program by several users.

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Multitasking

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A programming language that is very close to human language. Also called very high-level language.

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Natural language

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Language used to develop programs that create and use objects to perform information processing tasks.

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Object-Oriented Language

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The main control programs of a computer system. It is a system of programs that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide scheduling, debugging.input/output control, system accounting, compilation, storage assignment, data management and altered services.

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Operating Systems

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A software package that helps end users store, organize,and retrieve text and numerical data in the form of notes,lists,memos and a variety of other forms.

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Personal Information Manager(PIM)

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Using computer-generated graphics to enahnce the information presented in reports and other types of presentations.

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Presentation Graphics