chapter 1

Question 1

What is an Information system?

Answer 1

an integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for providing information, knowledge, and digital products.

Question 2

Marketable Skills

Answer 2

Abstract reasoning, system thinking, collaboration, ability to experiment.

Question 3

Abstract Reasoning

Answer 3

ability to make and manipulate models

Question 4

System thinking

Answer 4

model system components and show how component’s inputs and outputs relate to one another.

Question 5

Collaboration

Answer 5

develop ideas and plans with others. provide and receive critical feedback.

Question 6

Ability to experiment

Answer 6

Create and test new alternatives, consistent with available resources.

Question 7

What is Management information system (MIS)?

Answer 7

the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them.

Question 8

What is Information technology?

Answer 8

the study/use of systems (computers) for storing, retrieving and sending information.

Question 9

difference between IT and IS?

Answer 9

IS incorporates technology, people and processes involved with information. IT is the design and implementation fo information, or data, within the IS.

Question 10

Information system Components

Answer 10

Hardware, Software, data, procedures, people.