Chapter 1 :Information Systems

Question 1

An application a set of computer program deigned to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. It cannot run on itself but is depended on the OS.

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Application Software

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is the head of the information systems function and aligns the plans and operations of the information systems with the strategic goals of the function.

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CIO

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Designs the computing devices that we use every day.

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Computer Engineer

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A person responsible for monitoring and controlling computer systems.

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Computer Operator

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This person who plans, develops, monitors and maintains databases that are used as part of applications or the data warehouse.

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Database Administrator

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A collection of facts, that is intangible.

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Data

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The part of an information system you can touch–the physical components of the technology.

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Hardware

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A place or organization that a user of information technology can call to get help with a problem. This can be internal to a company or external to customers outside the company.

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HelpDesk

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is processed data that possess context, relevance, and purpose.

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Information

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In charge of setting information system policies for an organization, and then overseeing the implementation of those policies.

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Information Security Officer

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contain interrelated components (technology, people, and process) that allow us to take and transform meaningless data into useful information for decision making.

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Information System (IS)

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is a subset, or one component of information systems that allow us to take and transform meaningless data into useful information for decision making.

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Information Technology (IT)

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in a certain area is human beliefs or perceptions about relationships among facts or concepts relevant to that area.

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Knowledge

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The program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer.

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Operating System (OS)

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Hiring external labor, usually at lower cost, to accomplish company work. This includes hiring low-cost labor in other countries and cheaper labor in a resident country. can be an effective cost saving strategy when used properly.

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Outsourcing

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is a series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal.

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Process

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People who write computer programs to support business functions.

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Programmer

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Responsible for keeping projects on time and budget and works with other stakeholders of the project to keep the team organized and communicates the statue of the project to management.

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Project Managers

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The function of information technology components in an organization.

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Role

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A set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do, it is not tangible.

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Software

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System

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is a set of parts or components working together towards a common goal.

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This individual will work with a person, team, or department with business requirements and identify the specific details of a system that needs to be built.

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Systems Analyst

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looks at an entire process taking into consideration all of the parts in the system and how they work together instead of focusing on just one component.

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Systems thinking approach

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One tool that can be used to understand how users will adopt a new technology

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Technology Adoption Curve

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A person that conducts classes to teach people specific computer skills.

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Trainer

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The person who uses and operates a computer or other machine.

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User

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when they can combine their knowledge and experience to produce a deeper understanding of a topic

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Wisdom