Describe the components of an information system

      

Describe the components of an information system

  

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Steve
People – These use the system to fulfil their informational needs. They include end users and operations personnel such as computer operators, systems analysts, programmers, information systems management and data administrators.

Computer Hardware – Refers to physical computer equipment and devices, which provide for five major functions.
o Input or data entry
o Output
o Secondary storage for data and programs
o Central processor (computation, control)
o Communication

Computer Software – Refers to the instructions that direct the operation of the computer hardware. It is classified into system and application software.

Telecommunication System/Communication network

Databases – Contains all data utilized by application software. An individual set of stored data is referred to as a file. Physical storage media evidences the physical existence of stored data, that is: tapes, disk packs, cartridges, and diskettes.
Procedures – Formal operating procedures are components because they exist in physical forms as manuals or instruction booklets

Steve ju answered the question on October 6, 2018 at 09:47


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