Introduction to Computer Systems

These flashcards cover key concepts related to computer systems and information systems.

A computer is an electronic device that accepts user input () and processes it under the influence of a set of instructions referred to as programs to produce the desired output generally referred to as .

data; information

The five components of an Information System are , , , , and _.

hardware; software; people; data; telecommunications

A Processing System collects, stores, modifies, and retrieves transactions.

Transaction

The two types of Transaction Processing Systems are TPS and TPS.

Batch; Real-time

An example of an Office Automation System includes , , and .

Word Processing; Email; Voice Mail

Management Information Systems support , , and functions of middle managers.

planning; controlling; decision-making

A device driver is a computer program that tells the operating system and other software how to communicate with that is attached to the computer.

the device

Data is a collection of unprocessed items (raw facts), which can include , , , and .

text; number; image; audio and video

End users are people who use an IS or the information it produces, while IS specialists are people who and an IS.

develop; operate

The operating system manages many kinds of activities, including process management, , , and management.

memory; command interpreter; security

The three main categories in system software are , , and .

Operating System; Utilities; Device Driver