The document defines and explains key terms related to information systems, including computer hardware, computer software, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, and human resources and procedures. Specifically, it notes that computer hardware refers to the physical parts of technology, computer software consists of programs needed for input, processing, output, storage and control, and telecommunications transmits information over distances. It also states that databases and data warehouses analyze data from multiple sources, and human resources and procedures manage organizational HR operations through data entry, tracking and management.
The document defines and explains key terms related to information systems, including computer hardware, computer software, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, and human resources and procedures. Specifically, it notes that computer hardware refers to the physical parts of technology, computer software consists of programs needed for input, processing, output, storage and control, and telecommunications transmits information over distances. It also states that databases and data warehouses analyze data from multiple sources, and human resources and procedures manage organizational HR operations through data entry, tracking and management.
The document defines and explains key terms related to information systems, including computer hardware, computer software, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, and human resources and procedures. Specifically, it notes that computer hardware refers to the physical parts of technology, computer software consists of programs needed for input, processing, output, storage and control, and telecommunications transmits information over distances. It also states that databases and data warehouses analyze data from multiple sources, and human resources and procedures manage organizational HR operations through data entry, tracking and management.
Based on your answers in Learning Engagement activity, provide a brief
explanation of each word about the information system.
Computer hardware – is the part of an information system you can touch –
the physical components of the technology. Computer software - Software is the programs that are needed to accomplish the input, processing, output, storage, and control activities of information systems. Telecommunications – also describe in information system because it transmits information over distances. Databases and data warehouses - are information systems built from multiple data sources - they are used to analyze data. Human resources and procedures - a software or online solution that is used for data entry, data tracking, and data management of all human resources operations of an organization.