Midterm Study Guide
Course Code
IT101
Course Title
Introduction to IT & IS
Semester
2nd
Session
2016-2017
All topics covered from week 1 to week 6 (i.e. Chapters 1-7 of course textbook) are to be prepared for the midterm exam. Following topics are suggested in particular for a thorough treatment.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Information Systems in Business
Fundamental Roles of IS in Business
Trends in Information Systems
Types of Information Systems
Managerial Challenges of Information Technology
System Concepts: The Foundation for Business Processes
Information System Resources and Activities
Chapter 2: Competing with Information Technology
Building a Customer-Focused Business
Competitive Strategy Concepts
Strategic Uses of Information Technology
Creating a Virtual Company
Knowledge Management Systems
Chapter 3: Computer Hardware
History of Computer Hardware
Types of Computer Systems
Computer Processing Speeds and Moore’s Law
Input and Output Technologies
Storage Trade-Offs
Semiconductor Memory
Magnetic Disks, Magnetic Tape and Optical Disks
Chapter 4: Computer Software
Introduction to Software
Application Software for End-User Applications
System Software and System Management Programs
Programming Languages and Programming Software
Chapter 5: Data Resource Management
Foundation Concepts of Databases: Character, Field, Record etc
Database Structures
Database Development
Types of Databases
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Traditional File Processing Approach Vs. Database Management Approach
Chapter 6: Telecommunications and Networks
Concept of a Network and Metcalfe’s Law
Industrial, Technological and Business Application Trends in Telecommunications
Business Use and Value of the Internet
Concept and Role of Intranets and Extranets
Types of Telecommunications Networks
Telecommunication Model: Processors, Media (Wired / Wireless), and Control Software
Network Topologies, Network Architectures and Protocols
Chapter 7: e-Business Systems
Concept of Cross-Functional Enterprise Application
Transaction Processing and Enterprise Collaboration Systems
Function Business Areas and Systems
o MarketingSystems
o ManufacturingSystems
o Human Resource Systems
o AccountingSystems
o Financial Management Systems
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Total Questions = 5 (Total Marks = 50 => will be scaled down to 25 marks later)
Multiple Choice Questions
True/False Type Questions
Fill in the Blanks Type Questions
3 Short Questions
1 Long Question