How would you describe/define a system?

I would describe a system as a series of components working together to achieve

a certain goal. A database which can be accessed and edited to complete certain
tasks. Resources and processes combined to achieve a purpose.

ISC Diagram: Information Systems In Context

Environment
Purpose Users

How would you define information?

I would define information as data which has undergone a series of information

processes.

What are the information processes?

COASPTD

C- Collecting

O- Organising
A- Analysing

S- Storing/Retrieving

P- Processing

T- Transmit/Receive

D- Displaying

Define the relationship between data, information and knowledge.

Data, information and knowledge all interrelate. Information starts off as raw
data which then undergoes the information processes to become information,
knowledge is gained from information.

The difference between a personal information system and a group information

system:

The number of participants is the difference between a personal information

system and a group information system. A personal information system would
generally only have one participant whereas a group information system would
have a number of participants.

INPUT OUTPUT
PROCES
S

List some of the social and ethical issues we have discussed:

- OH & S – Ergonomics

- Privacy

- Copyright

- Piracy

- Plagiarism

- Illegal downloading

- Accuracy of data

- Security
Collecting:

The process of accumulating data to be entered into an information system

and undergo information processes.

The information process that gathers data from the environment.

It includes:

- Knowing what data is required

- From where it will come

- How it will be gathered.