Computer Science 1032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Information System, Word Processor, Computer Hardware

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

Document Summary

Information system (is): a group of components that interact to produce information. People are often the most critical part of an is, not just computers and data. Computer-based information system: an is that includes a computer. Management information systems: the development and use of information systems that help businesses achieve their goals and objectives: 3 key elements: development and use, information systems, business goals and objectives. For an is to meet your needs, you need to take an active role in that system"s development. You will have important roles in the use of is: protecting security of system and data, back up data to protect from losing important information, when the system fails, help recover the system quickly and correctly. Businesses themselves don"t do anything, it"s the people within a business who sell, buy, design, produce, market, account, and manage. Is exist to help people achieve the goals/objectives of that business.