Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology Ch 1. Information Systems Overview

information systems

the intersection of technology, people, and process within an organization

technology

hardware, software, data, and network communication

people

help desk workers, programmers, the CIO

process

a series of steps undertaken to achieve a goal

Which of the following is NOT a technology component of an information system?

1. People

2. Data

3. Network communication

4. Software

People

The process component of an information system should include _____.

1. the software the system will use

2. the steps for entering information into the system

3. the list of users who will have access to the system

4. the types of hardware the system will use

the steps for entering information into the system

A chain of grocery stores wants to increase its sales and market share. The processes in its information system should _____.

1. provide daily information on accounts payable balances

2. provide up-to-the-minute inventory information to avoid stock outs

3. provide daily information on the total hours worked by cashiers

4. provide up-to-the-minute information for cash on hand

provide up-to-the-minute inventory information to avoid stock outs

Processes in an information system should align with _____.

1. employees

2. company goals

3. technology

4. network communication

company goals

Which of the following is NOT a major component in information systems?

1. budget

2. process

3. people

4. technology

budget