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Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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an interrelated set of components that function together to achieve an outcome.

A

SYSTEM

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Three major components of a System?

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  • Input
  • Processing
  • Output
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Elements of a System(6)?

Possible Question?

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  • Purpose
  • Subsystems
  • Environment
  • Boundary
  • Connections
  • Control Mechanisms
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3
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Is a collection of policies, procedures, methods, people, machines, and other elements that interact and enable the organization to achieve its goal.

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BUSINESS SYSTEM

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4
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Is a collection of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to complete a business task.

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INFORMATION SYSTEM

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5
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Components of Information System(4)?

Possible Question?

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  • Work Practice
  • Information
  • People
  • Information Technology
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6
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Types of Information System?(6)

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  • Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Decision Support Systems (DSS)
  • Office Automation Systems (OAS)
  • Expert Systems (ES)
  • Executive Information Systems(EIS)
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7
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process large amount of data for routine business activities or transactions

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Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

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8
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provide a standard reports for managers about transaction data.
help unite some of the computerized information functions of a business.

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Management Information Systems (MIS)

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9
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designed to help organizational decision makers identify and choose between options or decisions.

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Decision Support Systems (DSS)

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10
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support general office work for handling and managing documents and facilitating communication.

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Office Automation Systems (OAS)

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perform a task that would otherwise be performed by a human expert.

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Expert Systems (ES)

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12
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provide a generalized computing and communication environment to senior managers to support strategic decisions.

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Executive Information Systems (EIS)

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13
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The more specialized a system is, the less able it is to adapt to different circumstances.
TRUE OR FALSE?

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TRUE

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14
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The more general-purpose a system is, the less optimized it is for any situation.
TRUE OR FALSE?

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TRUE

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15
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The larger the system is the more of its resources that must be devoted to its everyday maintenance.
TRUE OR FALSE?

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TRUE

16
Q

Systems are always part of larger systems, and they can always be partitioned into smaller systems.
TRUE OR FALSE?

A

TRUE

17
Q

Systems grow. Duh.
TRUE OR FALSE?

A

TRUE LOL

18
Q

Players in the System Game?(5)

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  • System Sponsors/ Owners
  • System Users
  • System Designers
  • System Builders
  • System Analysts
19
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Roles of the Systems Analyst(3)?

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  • Systems Analyst as Consultant
  • Systems Analyst as Supporting Expert
  • Systems Analyst as Agent of Change
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20
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pay for the system to be built and operated and set the vision and priorities for the system.

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System sponsors/owners

21
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use the system on a regular basis to support the operation and management of the organization.

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System users

22
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technical specialists that translate the business requirements into a feasible technical solution.

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System designers

23
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technical specialists who build, test, and deliver the information system.

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System builders

24
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who determine the requirements that must be met by the information system.

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System analysts

25
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address specific information systems issues
within a business.

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Systems Analyst as Consultant

26
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draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

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Systems Analyst as Supporting Expert

27
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perform any of the activities in the SDLC (Software Development Cycle) and are present in the business for an extended period.

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Systems Analyst as Agent of Change

28
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Required Skills of the Systems Analyst?(6)

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  • Technical Knowledge
  • Technical Skills
  • Business Knowledge
  • Business Skills
  • People Knowledge
  • People Skills
29
Q

tools that store information about system specifications created by analysts and sometimes generate program code.

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Computer-aided System Engineering (CASE)

INSY55-System Analysis (3 decks)

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