fundamentals

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An arrangement of data (information), processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support the organization

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information system

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information system is an arrangement of data (information), processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support the organization

who said this?

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Whitten & Bentley, 2007

Question 3

Accessing not your phone but the data in another repository through your phone; data will not be stored in your phone once the screen is closed

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remote access

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Refer to any system that “captures, stores, manages or transmits information related to the health of individuals or the activities of organizations that work within the health sector”

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health information system

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__ is not permanent, just for the purpose of accessing

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transmission

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A contemporary term that describes the combination of computer technology (hardware and software) with data and telecommunications technology

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information technology

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Define the way we learn about the world, interpret what we see and apply our knowledge to effect change, whether that is through our own actions or using technology such as a computer

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models in information technology

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standards in information system

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models

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components of information technology

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hardware
software
telecommunications
networks
database
people
procedures

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hardware

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Output devices
Storage (CD/DVD Drive)
Storage (Hard disk)
Cloud storage
Internal memory (RAM and ROM chips)
Central processing unit (microprocessor chip)
Input devices

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Collective term for computer programs, which are sets of instructions to computer hardware

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software

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2 general categories of software

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system software
application software

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browser-based; stand alone

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application software

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Communication over distance, primarily communication of bits representing many forms of data and information

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telecommunications

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Combination of devices connected to each other through one of the communications media (cables, radio waves, etc.)

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networks

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types of networks

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Collections of interrelated data that are shared by many units and contribute to productivity and efficiency

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database

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Raw facts, building blocks of information

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data

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key element of data to impose security

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transcription

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defines relationships among data

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knowledge

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collection of data and its associated model

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database

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produced by processing data

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information

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requires applying knowledge to reveal meaning

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information

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Collection of rules can be thought of as a database containing elements of knowledge

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knowledge based

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Set of concepts understood in a knowledge base and how these concepts are arranged meaningfully

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ontology

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__ are the ones who can change the system

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programmers

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Specify how a knowledge base can be applied to a database

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rules of interference

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Information systems professionals and users

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people

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Analyze organizational information needs, design and construct information systems, write computer programs, operate the hardware, and maintain software

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people

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Rules for achieving optimal and secure operations in data processing; include priorities in dispensing software applications and security measures

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procedures

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types of information systems

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operations support systems management support systems specialized processing systems

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It provides information and support for decision making by all types of managers

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management support systems

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Its role includes processing business transactions, controlling industrial processes, supporting enterprise communications and collaborations, and updating corporate databases efficiently

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operations support systems

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who are expected to have technical competency in the hospital

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medical professionals

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It can support either operations or management applications

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specialized processing systems

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systems development life cycle

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planning analysis design implementation support

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Review project requests Prioritize project requests Allocate resources Identify project development team

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planning

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Conduct preliminary investigation Perform detailed analysis activities: - Study current system - Determine user requirements - Recommend solution

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analysis

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Acquire hardware and software, if necessary Develop details of system

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design

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Develop programs, if necessary Install and test new system Train users Convert to new system

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implementation

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Conduct post-implementation system review Identify errors and enhancements Monitor system performance

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support

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System to be developed into a better system

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information systems development cycle

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information systems development life cycle

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understand the business problem of opportunity develop an information system solution implement the information system solution

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systems investigation

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understand the business problem of opportunity

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systems implementation systems maintenance

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implement the information system solution

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systems analysis systems design

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develop an information system solution

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Determine how to address business opportunities and priorities

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systems investigation

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Conduct a feasibility study to determine whether a new or improved business system is a feasible solution

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systems investigation

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Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval

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systems investigation

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product: feasibility study

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systems investigation

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Product: functional requirements

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systems analysis

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Analyze the information needs of employees, customers, and other business stakeholders

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systems analysis

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Develop the functional requirements of a system that can meet business priorities and the needs of all stakeholders

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systems analysis

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Develop logical models of current system

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systems analysis

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Product: system specifications

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systems design

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Develop specifications for the hardware, software, people, network, and data resources, and the information products that will satisfy the functional requirements of the proposed business information system

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systems design

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Develop logical models of new system

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systems design

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Product: operational system

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systems implementation

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Acquire (or develop) hardware and software

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systems implementation

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Test the system, and train people to operate and use it

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systems implementation

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Convert to the new business system

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systems implementation

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Manage the effects of system changes on end users

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systems implementation

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product: improved system

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systems maintenance

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use a post implementation review process to monitor, evaluate, and modify the business system as needed

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systems maintenance

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Refers to the general logical structure in which records are stored within a database and the method used to establish relationships among the records

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database model

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types of database model

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Hierarchical model Network model Relational model

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unique to every customer; identifier

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customer id