What are the 6 Parts of an information system

People, procedures, software, hardware, data, connectivity/internet

People (Info system)

Making end users more productive

Procedures (Info system)

Rules/guidelines people should follow when using software, hardware, and data. Often in manuals provided by manufacturers

Software (Info system)

Step-by-step instructions that tell computers how to process data. Converts data into info.

What are the 2 kinds of Software

System Software, Application Software

System Software

Operating systems and utilities that enable application software to interact with the computer

Operating Systems

Coordinates computer resources Provides an interface for users Run applications

Utilties

Performs specific tasks related to managing computer resources

Hardware

Contolled by software. Process the date to create information. Commputers Smartphones Tablets Keyboards

Hardware computers

Supercomputers Mainframe Midrange Personal

Hardware PC

Microprocessors Memory Input/output devices Secondary Storage Communication

Data

Raw unprocessed facts Text Numbers Images Sounds

Data 4 Files

Document Worksheet Database Presentation

Internet

Connectivity of a personal computer to share info with other computers. The largest computer network in the world.