CIS 2010

Moore’s law

the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months

outsource

obtain (goods or a service) by contract from an outside supplier

abstract reasoning

ability to make and manipulate models, learn to use and construct models

systems thinking

ability to make system components, connect inputs and outputs among components to reflect structure and dynamics

ability to discuss, illustrate, critique systems; compare alternative systems, apply different systems to different situations

collaborate

two or more people working together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product

five components of an information system

hardware, software, data, procedures, people

data

recorded facts or figures presented in a meaningful context

data characteristics

• accurate

• timely

• relevant: to context or subject

• just sufficient

• worth its cost

information

knowledge derived from data