Chapter 1 Flashcards
What are fundamental components of information system?
Hardware, software, data, people, procedures
What are actors in an information system?
Hardware and people
What are instructions in an IS?
Programs and procedures
What is the bridge between instructions in an IS?
Data
What is MIS?
MIS is the development and use of information systems to help businesses achieve goals and objectives
What is the difference between IS and IT?
IS is a system of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produce information. IT represents raw technology components of IS hardware, software, data structure and components.
How does industry Canada define IT?
Information and communications technology sector: software and computer services, cable and other program distributors, telecommunications services, ICT manufacturing and wholesaling
What is an information system?
It is a group of components that interact to produce information
How fast did the ICT sector grew compared to the economy as a whole?
GDP growth annual average between 2002 and 2011 was 3.8% for ICT vs. 1.9% for the economy as a whole.
How many Canadians are employed in the ICT and how many of them have a university degree?
In 2011 ICT sector employed over 521000(3% of total employment) and 45% of ICT workers have a university degree compared to 26% Canadian average.
How did IT/IS changed some industries?
Allowed the individual to compete with the corporation(istock photo)
Changed music delivery
Killed the “video star” collapse of physical video rental outlets
What is Moore’s law?
The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months. Computer speed doubles every 18 month.
