PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

MODULE: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

TOTAL MARKS: 25

QUESTION ONE [25]

An information system (IS) can be any organized combination of people, hardware,
software, communications networks, and data resources that collect, transforms, and
disseminate information in an organisation. Business professionals rely on many types
of information systems that use a variety of information technologies.
With regards to the above information, explain each of the following:
1.1. System Components (10)
1.2. System Concepts (10)
1.3. System Characteristics (5)
Word count: 500- 600 words

Guidelines
1. There is one question with sub questions in this assignment.
2. Make sure that you have carefully read and fully understood the questions before
answering them. Answer the questions fully but concisely and as directly as possible.
Follow all specific instructions for individual questions (e.g. “list”, “in point form”).
3. Answer all questions in your own words. Do not copy any text from the notes, readings,
or other sources. The assignment must be your own work only.
4. Follow the word count at the end of each question.