Trivia Flashcards

What is 'information overload' in the context of MIS?

Answer: A condition where excessive information impairs decision-making quality

Information overload occurs when the volume of available information exceeds a person's ability to process it effectively, degrading decisions.

Which security concept ensures that a user can only access resources necessary for their specific role?

Answer: Principle of Least Privilege

The Principle of Least Privilege grants users only the minimum access rights required to perform their job functions.

What does 'TCO' stand for when evaluating information system investments?

Answer: Total Cost of Ownership

TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) accounts for all direct and indirect costs of acquiring, deploying, and maintaining an IS over its life.

Which diagram type in systems analysis shows the flow of data through a system using processes, data stores, and external entities?

Answer: Data Flow Diagram

A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) visually represents how data moves through a system, showing inputs, transformations, outputs, and storage.

Which term refers to the deliberate overloading of a network or server to make it unavailable to legitimate users?

Answer: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack

A DoS attack floods a system with traffic or requests, exhausting resources and preventing legitimate users from gaining access.

In ERP systems, which module typically manages hiring, payroll, and employee performance?

Answer: Human Capital Management (HCM)

The Human Capital Management module in ERP platforms handles workforce administration including recruitment, compensation, and performance reviews.

What is 'competitive advantage' in the context of strategic information systems?

Answer: A superiority gained over rivals that enables greater profitability or market share

Competitive advantage is a condition that allows a firm to outperform its rivals, often sustained through differentiation, cost leadership, or focus strategies enabled by IS.