ITM 305 Lecture 1: Chapter 1
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Computer application (app) a computer software program that executes on a computing device to carry out a specific function or set of related functions. Information system a set of interrelated computer that collects, processes, stores, and provides as output the information needed to complete business tasks. Systems analysis those activities that enable a person to understand and specify what the new system should accomplish. Systems design those activities that enable a person to define and describe in detail the system that solves the need. In other words, it describes how the system will work. Project a planned undertaking that has the beginning and an end, and that produces some definite result. System development life cycle (sdlc) - identifies all the activities, required to build, launch, and maintain an information system. Information systems development process is the actual approach used to develop a particular information system.