Information System: Lecture # 2

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Lecture # 2

INFORMATION SYSTEM

THE COMPONENTS OF AN INFORMATION SYSTEM

INPUT  Activity

of gathering and capturing raw data. E.g. student grading system

 Input

 Input

can take many form. Name, roll#

can be a manual or automated process. Barcode reader reads and put items and price in computerized cash register

PROCESSING  Involves

converting or transforming data into useful outputs.

 Can

involves making calculations, making comparisons and taking alternative actions and storing data 4 future use.

 Processing

can be done manually or with computer assistance.

OUTPUT  Involves

producing useful information, in the form of documents and reports.

 Output

can be producing in a variety of way.

FEED BACK  Is

output that is used to make changes to input or processing activities.

 Error

or problem might make it necessary to correct input or change a process.

 200

grade point instead of 20.  Feed back is important for mangers and decision makers

TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Two types of information system

Manual information system Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS)

MANUAL INFORMATION SYSTEM 

Basically a manual-based information system is one that does not rely on any computerized systems and a computerbased information system does. A manualbased system will see information recorded and kept in different ways such as in files in paper form

COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CBIS)

COMPONENTS OF A CBIS 

Hardware - computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities.



Software - computer programs that govern the operation of the computer.



Database - an organized collection of facts and information, typically consisting of two or more related data files.



People - the most important element in most computer-based information systems.



Procedures - include the strategies, policies, methods, and rules for using the CBIS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORK, AND THE INTERNET  Telecommunications - the electronic transmission of signals for communications. 

Networks - used to connect computers and computer equipment in a building, around the country, or around the world to enable electronic communications.



Internet - the world’s largest computer network, actually consisting of thousands of interconnected networks

SUMMARY   



Data - raw facts Information - data transformed into a meaningful form Systems development - creating or modifying existing business systems Organization - a formal collection of people and various other resources established to accomplish a set of goals

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