MIS Management Information Systems DSST Exam ExamFOCUS Study Notes & Review Questions 2012

DSST stands for DANTES Subject Standardized Tests. They are credit-by-examination tests intended for students to demonstrate proficiency in an area of study normally taught at a college. The MIS DSST exam covers topics that would typically be taught in an undergraduate computer course, with questions being delivered in computerized multiple-choice format. Topics covered include: > Evolutionary history Terminology Hardware and components Hardware devices > History and evolution software and programming Terminology Software types > Terminology The enterprise and the strategic importance Components of networks and telecommunications Network security Topology and protocols > E-Commerce (Electronic Commerce) Different types of information systems Enterprise resource planning > Characteristics of a system Systems architecture and methodologies Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) > Data models and structures Database management systems (DBMS) Data query > Knowledge management (KM) Data mining and warehousing Data mining > Organization of MIS Relationship of MIS to the enterprise Value of the MIS function > Security (Data confidentiality) Hidden cost Ethics Privacy (Data confidentiality) Global issues We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exam, you ll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exam is not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exam does not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. We are not affiliated with nor endorsed by the DANTES brand.