And Verified Answers
define information system - Correct Answer-group of components
that interact to produce information
what is moores law - Correct Answer-speed of computer
chips/transistors doubles every 2 years
what are computer information systems made of - Correct
Answer-computers, data, people, procedures, information
systems
5 components of an information system - Correct Answer--
hardware
- software
- data
- people
- procedures
hardware - Correct Answer-any part of computer/tech that you can
touch
ex. electronic devices that input, store, and process data
software - Correct Answer-parts of a computer you cannot touch'
ex. instructions for the computer (code interpreted by hardware)
data - Correct Answer-facts and figures without context, it is raw
input
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, procedures - Correct Answer-instructions for people to follow
when using information systems
people - Correct Answer-anyone who operates/services
computers in the system, maintains data, uses information
systems
what is a management information system - Correct Answer-
system that develops and uses information systems to help
businesses achieve goals and objectives
define IT - Correct Answer-information technology, only contains
technological components of an IS (hardware/software/data
IT maintains and keeps IS running
define comparative advantage - Correct Answer-factors that allow
a company to produce G/S better than its rivals
5 key transformational technologies - Correct Answer-- virtual
reality/augmented reality (simulated worlds)
- artificial intelligence (computer learning from data)
- 5th gen mobile (higher speed internet)
- 3d printing (good for prototyping)
- blockchain (powers digital crypto ledger)
why should businesses care about databases - Correct
Answer-you should understand how your systems work to
fully reach your goals
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