Chapter 1 :Information Systems Flashcards
An application a set of computer program deigned to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. It cannot run on itself but is depended on the OS.
Application Software
is the head of the information systems function and aligns the plans and operations of the information systems with the strategic goals of the function.
CIO
Designs the computing devices that we use every day.
Computer Engineer
A person responsible for monitoring and controlling computer systems.
Computer Operator
This person who plans, develops, monitors and maintains databases that are used as part of applications or the data warehouse.
Database Administrator
A collection of facts, that is intangible.
Data
The part of an information system you can touch–the physical components of the technology.
Hardware
A place or organization that a user of information technology can call to get help with a problem. This can be internal to a company or external to customers outside the company.
HelpDesk
is processed data that possess context, relevance, and purpose.
Information
In charge of setting information system policies for an organization, and then overseeing the implementation of those policies.
Information Security Officer
contain interrelated components (technology, people, and process) that allow us to take and transform meaningless data into useful information for decision making.
Information System (IS)
is a subset, or one component of information systems that allow us to take and transform meaningless data into useful information for decision making.
Information Technology (IT)
in a certain area is human beliefs or perceptions about relationships among facts or concepts relevant to that area.
Knowledge
The program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer.
Operating System (OS)
Hiring external labor, usually at lower cost, to accomplish company work. This includes hiring low-cost labor in other countries and cheaper labor in a resident country. can be an effective cost saving strategy when used properly.
Outsourcing
is a series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal.
Process
People who write computer programs to support business functions.
Programmer
Responsible for keeping projects on time and budget and works with other stakeholders of the project to keep the team organized and communicates the statue of the project to management.
Project Managers
The function of information technology components in an organization.
Role
A set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do, it is not tangible.
Software
System
is a set of parts or components working together towards a common goal.
This individual will work with a person, team, or department with business requirements and identify the specific details of a system that needs to be built.
Systems Analyst
looks at an entire process taking into consideration all of the parts in the system and how they work together instead of focusing on just one component.
Systems thinking approach
One tool that can be used to understand how users will adopt a new technology
Technology Adoption Curve
A person that conducts classes to teach people specific computer skills.
Trainer
The person who uses and operates a computer or other machine.
User
when they can combine their knowledge and experience to produce a deeper understanding of a topic
Wisdom
