[Computer Science 1032A/B] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (49 pages long!)

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Louis Magguilli

Document Summary

System: group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Information system (is): group of components that interact to produce information. Information system compromise of a five component framework of. Those are all linked together through networks that leverage the power of connectivity to tie software, hardware, and data together to make information more accessible and powerful. Associated gadgetry that constitute a computer system. Includes the tangible or physical devices used to access the system. Software: refers only to programs (or applications) that run, or operate, on computer systems. Includes the stored set of instructions that run on your device and specific program licensed to provide the service. Data: basic building blocks of informati0 -> facts and observations. Procedures: instructions or processes that you follow to achieve your desired objective. Can be formal and documented policies that are extensive and written down or less detailed, informal instructions.