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1
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An arrangement of data (information), processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support the organization

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information system

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information system is an arrangement of data (information), processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support the organization

who said this?

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Whitten & Bentley, 2007

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3
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Accessing not your phone but the data in another repository through your phone; data will not be stored in your phone once the screen is closed

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remote access

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Refer to any system that “captures, stores, manages or transmits information related to the health of individuals or the activities of organizations that work within the health sector”

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health information system

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5
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__ is not permanent, just for the purpose of accessing

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transmission

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A contemporary term that describes the combination of computer technology (hardware and software) with data and telecommunications technology

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information technology

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Define the way we learn about the world, interpret what we see and apply our knowledge to effect change, whether that is through our own actions or using technology such as a computer

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models in information technology

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8
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standards in information system

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models

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9
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components of information technology

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hardware
software
telecommunications
networks
database
people
procedures

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hardware

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Output devices
Storage (CD/DVD Drive)
Storage (Hard disk)
Cloud storage
Internal memory (RAM and ROM chips)
Central processing unit (microprocessor chip)
Input devices

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Collective term for computer programs, which are sets of instructions to computer hardware

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software

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12
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2 general categories of software

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system software
application software

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13
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browser-based; stand alone

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application software

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14
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Communication over distance, primarily communication of bits representing many forms of data and information

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telecommunications

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Combination of devices connected to each other through one of the communications media (cables, radio waves, etc.)

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networks

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16
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types of networks

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lan
wan
man
pan

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17
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Collections of interrelated data that are shared by many units and contribute to productivity and efficiency

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database

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18
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Raw facts, building blocks of information

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data

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19
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key element of data to impose security

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transcription

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20
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defines relationships among data

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knowledge

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21
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collection of data and its associated model

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database

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21
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produced by processing data

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information

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21
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requires applying knowledge to reveal meaning

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information

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22
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Collection of rules can be thought of as a database containing elements of knowledge

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knowledge based

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23
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Set of concepts understood in a knowledge base and how these concepts are arranged meaningfully

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ontology

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24
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__ are the ones who can change the system

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programmers

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25
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Specify how a knowledge base can be applied to a database

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rules of interference

26
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Information systems professionals and users

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people

27
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Analyze organizational information needs, design and construct information systems, write computer programs, operate the hardware, and maintain software

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people

28
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Rules for achieving optimal and secure operations in data processing; include priorities in dispensing software applications and security measures

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procedures

29
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types of information systems

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operations support systems
management support systems
specialized processing systems

30
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It provides information and support for decision making by all types of managers

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management support systems

31
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Its role includes processing business transactions, controlling industrial processes, supporting enterprise communications and collaborations, and updating corporate databases efficiently

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operations support systems

32
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who are expected to have technical competency in the hospital

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medical professionals

33
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It can support either operations or management applications

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specialized processing systems

34
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systems development life cycle

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planning
analysis
design
implementation
support

35
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Review project requests
Prioritize project requests
Allocate resources
Identify project development team

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planning

36
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Conduct preliminary investigation
Perform detailed analysis activities:
- Study current system
- Determine user requirements
- Recommend solution

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analysis

37
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Acquire hardware and software, if necessary
Develop details of system

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design

38
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Develop programs, if necessary
Install and test new system
Train users
Convert to new system

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implementation

39
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Conduct post-implementation system review
Identify errors and enhancements
Monitor system performance

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support

39
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System to be developed into a better system

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information systems development cycle

40
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information systems development life cycle

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understand the business problem of opportunity
develop an information system solution
implement the information system solution

41
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systems investigation

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understand the business problem of opportunity

41
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systems implementation
systems maintenance

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implement the information system solution

41
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systems analysis
systems design

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develop an information system solution

41
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Determine how to address business opportunities and priorities

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systems investigation

42
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Conduct a feasibility study to determine whether a new or improved business system is a feasible solution

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systems investigation

43
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Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval

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systems investigation

44
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product: feasibility study

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systems investigation

45
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Product: functional requirements

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systems analysis

46
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Analyze the information needs of employees, customers, and other business stakeholders

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systems analysis

47
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Develop the functional requirements of a system that can meet business priorities and the needs of all stakeholders

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systems analysis

48
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Develop logical models of current system

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systems analysis

48
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Product: system specifications

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systems design

48
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Develop specifications for the hardware, software, people, network, and data resources, and the information products that will satisfy the functional requirements of the proposed business information system

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systems design

49
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Develop logical models of new system

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systems design

49
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Product: operational system

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systems implementation

49
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Acquire (or develop) hardware and software

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systems implementation

50
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Test the system, and train people to operate and use it

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systems implementation

50
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Convert to the new business system

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systems implementation

51
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Manage the effects of system changes on end users

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systems implementation

52
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product: improved system

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systems maintenance

52
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use a post implementation review process to monitor, evaluate, and modify the business system as needed

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systems maintenance

52
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Refers to the general logical structure in which records are stored within a database and the method used to establish relationships among the records

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database model

53
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types of database model

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Hierarchical model
Network model
Relational model

54
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unique to every customer; identifier

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customer id

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