Computer Science 1032A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Global Positioning System, Management Information System, Project Management Software

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

Document Summary

System : group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Information system ( is ): group of components that interact to produce information; not all information systems require computerization (technology) Information system comprises of a (5) component framework. Computerized information system is known as an information system. (1) computer hardware : electronic components and the associated gadgetry that constitute a computer system (personal computers, tablets, smartphones) (2) software : programs/ applications that run or operate on computer systems. (3) data : basic building blocks of information (facts, observations, identification numbers); usually stored on servers (can be accessed anywhere) (4) procedures : instructions or processes followed to achieve desired objective; formal/documented policies or less detailed, informal instructions. (5) people : actors who want to achieve a particular outcome by interacting with system (users, creators); people = often most crucial part of 5 component framework.