INFORSY-LEC1A (QUIZ 1) Flashcards
(27 cards)
The study of people, process,
technology, organizations, and the
relationships among them.
____ is a people-oriented field with an
emphasis on service through
technology.
Management Information System
The Networked Humans
Homo Conexus
derived from the Latin word datum, a
given or fact, which might take the form of a number, a statement, or a picture. Raw
Material in the production of information
Data
facts or conclusion that have
meaning within a context. Data that has been transformed into output that is valuable to users. Raw Data is rarely meaningful or useful as information.
Information
consists of data and/or information that
have been organized and processed to convey understanding, experience, accumulated learning, and expertise as they apply to a current business problem
Knowledge
an array of interrelated components
that work together to achieve a common goal, or multiple goals, by accepting input,
processing it, and producing output in an
organized manner.
System
CLOSED VS OPEN SYSTEM
stand alone, with no connection to
another system.
Closed
CLOSED VS OPEN SYSTEM
interfaces and interacts with other
systems
Open
consists of all the components that work together to process data and produce information. Combines information technology, process (or procedure), and people to support business requirements.
Information system
combination of database, hardware, network and software products and services that people use to manage, access, communicate, and share information.
Information technology
consists of everything in the physical layer
of the information system. Example: servers, workstations, networks, telecommunication equipment, fiber-optic cables and other technology based infrastructure.
Hardware
refers to the programs that control the
hardware and produce the desired information or results. Software consists of system software and application software
Software
controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations. Manages the hardware components, which include a single workstation or a global network with many thousands of clients. Example: operating systems, security software, utility programs.
System Software
consists of programs that support day-to-day business functions and provide users
with the information they require. Example: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – order processing, payroll system, financial system and the like.
Application Software
Application software includes ______ (can be adapted for use in many different types of companies) and ______ systems (designed to meet the unique requirements of a specific business or industry)
Horizontal; Vertical
composed of systems analysts and programmers who handled information system design, development and implementation.
Application Development
provides vital protection and maintenance services for system hardware and software. This group also installs and supports operating systems, in-house software or packages and centralized database management systems.
System Support and Security
provides users with technical
information, training and productivity support. The function is sometimes called Help Desk. A help desk staff trains users and managers on application software such as email, word processors, spreadsheets and graphic packages.
User Support
involves database design, management, security, backup and user access.
Database Administration
includes installation of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). Provides hardware and software maintenance, support and security.
Network Administration
involves design and construction of Web pages, monitoring traffic, managing hardware and software and linking Web-based applications to the company’s
existing information systems.
Web Support
team that reviews and tests all application and systems changes to verify specifications and software quality standards.
Quality Assurance
team that documents the system or user requirements, business processes or procedures and business cases.
Systems and Procedures
A person who investigates, plans, analyzes,
designs, develops, installs, evaluates, maintains and implements information systems.
Systems Analyst
