Information Systems

Question 1

What is an Information System?

Answer 1

An information system is a combination of digital hardware and software components that interact to create, control and communicate ideas and digital solutions

Question 2

Why would an Organisation use an Information System?

Answer 2

o Improved organisation
o Storage (includes security)
o Ease of access to data
o Looking professional

Question 3

What are goals in IT and why are they useful?

Answer 3

Goals are big, vague, long-term ideas that one aims to achieve. Goals are useful to guide people and organisations in a particular direction

Question 4

What are objectives and what are some characteristics?

Answer 4

Objectives are smaller targets and are aimed at helping to achieve a larger goal. Objectives are specific, measurable, and achievable.

Question 5

What are the 5 components of an information system?

Answer 5

• Hardware
• Software
• People
• Data
• Processes