Computer Science 1032A/B Study Guide - Information System, Instant Messaging, 18 Months

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Diane Goldstein

Document Summary

System components interacting to achieve some purpose. Information system components that interact to produce information. From the easiest to change to the most complex. Active role: ensuring systems meets your needs. Learn how to use the system: be aware of security and backup issues. People perform the activities of a business they design, produce, market, account. Mis empowers people to reach the goals and objectives of business. Information system (is): system of hardware, software, data, procedures and people that produce information. Information technology (it): raw technology hardware/software, data components. It alone will not help an organization achieve goals. It must be embedded into an is to help accomplish objectives: technology must be combined with people and procedure components. The information and communications technology (ict) sector includes companies involved in: software and computer services, cable and other program distributors, telecommunications services. Basic business uses: email, accessing web pages. Think creatively about problems, challenges and opportunities.