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Fundamentals of Information Systems Flashcards

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 (Whitten & Bentley, 2007)

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Information System

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Accessing through the phone; viewing information in it (not transmitting)

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“remote access”

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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 Systems

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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 IT

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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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2 general categories of software

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System Software
Application Software

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Used to access data from the repository

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Software

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9
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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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10
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Collection of data and its associated model

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Database

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How is database measured?

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Bytes

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What is included in data? (3)

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o Raw facts
o Building blocks of information
o Must be formatted for storage, processing, and presentation

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13
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Defines relationships among data

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Knowledge

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

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Knowledge base

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15
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Produced by processing data; requires applying knowledge to reveal meaning

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Information

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16
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Data interpretation requirements (4)

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Database
Knowledge base
Ontology
Rules of inference

17
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Set of concepts understood in a knowledge base and how these concepts are arranged meaningfully

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Ontology

18
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Specify how a knowledge base can be applied to a database

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Rules of inference

19
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Information systems professionals and users

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People

20
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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

21
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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

22
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Communication over distance, primarily communication of bits representing many forms of data and information

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Telecommunications

23
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Connects everything

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Networks

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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

25
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Types of network according to reach and complexity (4)

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LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
PAN (Personal Area Network)

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

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Operations support systems

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Example of operations support systems

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Computer technician and technical support

28
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It provides information and support for decision making by all types of managers

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Management support systems

29
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Example of management support systems

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Medical professionals

30
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It can support either operations or management applications

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Specialized processing systems

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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

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Types of database model

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Hierarchical model
Network model
Relational model
Object-oriented model

33
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Enumerate the systems development life cycle (SDLC)

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Phase 1. Planning
Phase 2. Analyzing
Phase 3. Design
Phase 4. Implementation
Phase 5. Support

34
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Enumerate the components of phase 1.

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

35
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Enumerate phase 2.

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Conduct preliminary investigation
Perform detailed analysis activities
Study current system
Determine use requirements
Recommend solution

36
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Enumerate phase 3.

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Acquire hardware and software, if necessary
Develop details of system

37
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Enumerate phase 4.

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

38
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Enumerate phase 5.

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

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