Computer Information Systems Terminology
CIS319 Notes
Chapter 1 information system (IS)
A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
data
The raw facts, such as an employee’s name and number of hours worked in a week, inventory part numbers, or sales orders.
information
A collection of facts organized in such a way that they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves. process
A set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a desired outcome. knowledge
The awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways it can be used.
input
The activity of gathering and capturing raw data.
processing
The activity of converting or transforming data into useful outputs.
output
The production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and reports.
feedback
The output that is used to make changes to input or processing activities. forecasting
The process of predicting future events to avoid problems.
computer-based information system (CBIS)
A single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information. technology infrastructure
All the hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information.
hardware
The computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities.
software
The computer programs that govern the operation of the computer.
database
An organized collection of facts and information.
telecommunications
The electronic transmission of signals for communications; enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks through effective computer networks.
networks
The connected computers and computer equipment in
a
Chapter 1 information system (IS)
A set of interrelated components that collect, manipulate, and disseminate data and information and provide a feedback mechanism to meet an objective.
data
The raw facts, such as an employee’s name and number of hours worked in a week, inventory part numbers, or sales orders.
information
A collection of facts organized in such a way that they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves. process
A set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a desired outcome. knowledge
The awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways it can be used.
input
The activity of gathering and capturing raw data.
processing
The activity of converting or transforming data into useful outputs.
output
The production of useful information, usually in the form of documents and reports.
feedback
The output that is used to make changes to input or processing activities. forecasting
The process of predicting future events to avoid problems.
computer-based information system (CBIS)
A single set of hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information. technology infrastructure
All the hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures that are configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process data into information.
hardware
The computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities.
software
The computer programs that govern the operation of the computer.
database
An organized collection of facts and information.
telecommunications
The electronic transmission of signals for communications; enables organizations to carry out their processes and tasks through effective computer networks.
networks
The connected computers and computer equipment in
a