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CMIS Unit 1

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What is an Information System (IS)? A group of components that interact to produce information
What are the 5 components of an Information System? Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people
What is hardware in an IS? Physical technology devices such as computers and servers
What is software in an IS? Programs and applications that operate on computers
What is data in an IS? Recorded facts and observations
What are procedures in an IS? Instructions and processes followed to achieve objectives
What role do people play in an IS? People make information more powerful and accessible
What is Management Information Systems (MIS)? The development and use of information systems that help organizations achieve goals and objectives
What are the 3 key elements of MIS? Development and use, information systems, and goals and objectives
What does the development and use element of MIS mean? Systems are designed to solve problems and must be properly developed and used
What does the information systems element of MIS mean? Information systems exist to help organizations achieve goals and objectives
What does the goals and objectives element of MIS mean? MIS supports organizational success and decision-making
What is Information Technology (IT)? Methods, inventions, standards, and products that make up raw technology
What is the difference between IT and IS? IT is raw technology while IS includes technology plus people who produce and use information
Why does IT alone not help organizations achieve goals? Technology alone does not create value unless people use it effectively
What does IS include besides technology? People, procedures, and the production and use of information
What does ICT stand for? Information and Communication Technologies
What role do ICTs play in the economy? They provide products and services to other industries and create many jobs
Why is the technology industry called a hidden industry? Because it supports and provides services to many other industries
Why do business professionals need IS knowledge? To identify and assess potential risks and opportunities
What core skills are needed for business professionals using IS? Technical skills, communication skills, and business skills
What is Moore’s Law? Technology keeps getting easier to use and improves over time
How can technology change an economy? It increases participation and raises the value of goods and services
How can technology affect organizations? It improves efficiency, communication, and productivity
How can technology affect individuals? It changes communication, work, learning, and daily life
What is a key idea about IS? IS is not just technology because it includes people and processes
What is a key idea about IT? IT refers only to raw technology
Why is IS important to organizations? It helps organizations achieve goals and objectives
What does MIS help organizations do? Solve problems and support decision-making
What is the purpose of an information system? To produce and distribute useful information
Can an IS exist without advanced technology? Yes, an IS can use technology or be very simple
What is an example of a non-technology information system? The Dewey Decimal System in libraries
Why is technology becoming easier to use? Advances in technology and Moore’s Law improve usability
How does technology create value for businesses? By improving productivity, communication, and efficiency
Why do organizations invest in IS? To support goals, improve decisions, and increase effectiveness
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