InformationSystemsOverview Worksheet

Information Systems Terminology Fill-in-the-Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct term for each definition listed.

1.	A formal set of rules governing the communication between two network devices is called:
2.	The physical components that make up a computer are called:
3.	Raw facts representing events occurring within an organization are called:
4.	A computer program designed to support a specific task or business process is called:
5.	Data that have been processed and that are meaningful and useful to people are called:
6.	Private networks that extend to authorized users outside the organization are called:
7.	A set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control within an organization is called:
8.	Storage that is remote to the CPU and permanently holds data, such as a hard drive, is called:
9.	A connecting system (wireline or wireless) that permits different computers to share information is called:
10.	A computer that provides services on a network is called:

11.	The microprocessor that is the brains of a computer, receives data, processes information, and executes instructions is called:
12.	Temporary storage on the system board that is used by the CPU to process data is called:
13.	A set of programs that enables the hardware to process data is called:
14.	A group of logically related files that store data and the associations among them is called:
15.	The host computer that receives network services from a network server is called:

Network and Telecommunications Terminology Matching

Match the terminology with the correct definition by inserting the corresponding letter in the answer column.

	Terminology	Answer	Definitions
16.	Internet		A.	Private network that extends to authorized users outside the organization
17.	Intranet		B.	Communication technology that connects network devices using technologies such as twisted-pair or fiber cables
18.	Extranet		C.	Global network that connects all networks across the globe
19.	Local area network (LAN)		D.	Network that connects network devices over a relatively short distance
20.	Wide area network (WAN)		E.	Communication technology that connects network devices using Wi-Fi and satellite technologies
21.	Wireless telecommunications		F.	Networks that cover a much larger geographic area, such as a state, province, or country
22.	Wired telecommunications		G.	Internal network not accessible to the public and protected by a firewall

Information Systems and Roles Matching

Match the terminology with the correct definition by inserting the corresponding letter in the answer column.

	Terminology	Answer	Definitions to match
23.	Transaction processing system (TPS)		A.	Collects and stores the raw data within an organization
24.	Decision support system (DSS)		B.	Set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control within an organization
25.	Management information system (MIS)		C.	Information systems that convert raw data into more meaningful information used by managers and employees
26.	Information system		D.	Information systems that support decision making and problem solving required within an organization

Software and Hardware Table

Place an X in the correct column to designate if the term is software or hardware. Then, explain how that hardware or software is used to support information systems within an organization in the last column.

	Terminology	Hardware	Software	How it is used
27.	Central processing unit
28.	Application
29.	Printer
30.	Keyboard
31.	Operating system
32.	Monitor
33.	Database management system (DBMS)
34.	Microsoft SharePoint

Essay Question

35. In 350 words explain the difference between data, information, and knowledge. Explain why information is a critical organizational asset, and explain the security professional's role in protecting this critical asset.