MIS 107 Fall 2019 NwA

CHAPTER 6

1. List the problem with traditional file environment.

2. Define DBMS with examples. Define each component of a DBMS.
3. Define the followings:
Relational DBMS, Primary Key, Non-relational DBMS, Data Definition, Data Dictionary, SQL (Data
Manipulation Language), Normalization, Big Data, Data Warehouse, Data Mart, Data Mining, Text
Mining.
4. Provide an example of an SQL query.
5. What is Sentiment Analysis? Provide an example.
6. (and any diagram drawn in class)

Essay Question:

1. Draw the diagram of different components of a data warehouse. Briefly describe each type of information
obtainable from data mining.

Chapter 9
Broad Questions:

1. Draw a diagram to show how Enterprise Systems (ERP) work. Explain the business value of Enterprise
Systems.

Short Questions:

1. Definitions: Enterprise Systems, Supply Chain, Just in Time strategy, Bullwhip Effect, Push-based model,
Pull based model, PRM, ERM, SFA, Cross selling, CLTV, Churn Rate,
2. Draw a diagram of Nike’s supply chain.
3. What happened to P&G’s inventory of disposable diapers along its supply chain? How did P&G fix the
issue? (See page 387!)
4. List some of the challenges of implementing Enterprise Applications.
5. (Any diagram drawn in class)

CHAPTER 13
Short Questions

7. Define the followings:

TQM, Six Sigma, Business Process Redesign, Paradigm Shift, Feasibility Study, System Testing,
Acceptance Testing.
8. What is BPM? List the steps of BPM.
9. What is Conversion? Briefly describe each type of conversion strategy.
10. What is a DFD? Draw an example of DFD.
11. What is Object Oriented development? Provide an example with a diagram.
12. (and any diagram drawn in class)

Broad Question:
Describe each core activity in the systems development process.

(Case questions will be provided in class)