Informed user - ANSWER person knowledgeable about information systems and
technology
Data items - ANSWER an elementary description of things, events, activities and
transactions that recorded, clarified and stored but are not organised to convey any
specific meaning. They can be numbers, letters, figures, sounds and images
Information - ANSWER data that has been organized such that they have meaning and
value to the recipient. Example a GPA coupled with a student's name
Knowledge - ANSWER is comprised of data and/or information that has been organized
and processed so that it conveys understanding, experience, learned lessons, and
expertise as they relate to a current business problem.
Computer-based information system- ANSWER an information system that uses
computer technologies to carry out part or all of its intended tasks.
Information Technology components - ANSWER there exist four basic components;
hardware, software, database, network
Hardware - ANSWER deals with devices like the processor, monitor, keyboard, and
printer
Software - ANSWER a program or set of programs that allows hardware to process data
Database - ANSWER collection of related files or tables of data
, Network - ANSWER the connecting system that allows different computers to share
resources
Procedures - ANSWER the instructions of how to combine the above components to
process information and produce the desired output
Information technology platform - ANSWER the IT components of hardware, software,
networks, and databases combined
Application - ANSWER computer program that performs a particular related set of tasks
or business processes.
Functional area information systems - ANSWER supporting pillars for information
systems; business intelligence systems and dashboards.
Interorganizational information systems (iOS) - ANSWER information systems that
connect two or more organizations.
Supply chain - ANSWER the flow of materials, information, money, and services from
suppliers of raw materials through factories and warehouses to the end consumers
Electronic commerce systems - ANSWER another type of Interorganizational
information system. They enable organizations to conduct transactions (B2B) electronic
commerce, and customers to conduct transactions with businesses (B2C)
Knowledge works - ANSWER professional employees such as financial and marketing
analysts, engineers, lawyers, and accountants.
Office automation systems (OASs) - ANSWER typically support clerical staff, lower and
middle managers and knowledge workers. They use OASs to develop documents such
as word docs and schedules.
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