Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Information System, Bombardier Innovia Metro, Gmail

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

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Chapter 1 - information systems and you system: group of components that interact to achieve some purpose information system (is): group of components that interact to produce information. 5 component framework: hardware, software, data, procedures, people; present in every is. People are the most critical part of an is software: refers to programs or applications computer based info system: info system that includes a computer. Development and use of info systems that help businesses achieve goals and objectives. 3 key points: development and use of info systems, information systems, achieving business goals and objectives. Information technology (it): methods, inventions, standards and products. Raw technology - concerns only hardware, software, and data component of info system & how they connect. It must be embedded into is tech within hardware, software and data combined with people and procedure components in order to be useful. Know the diff between it and is! (real diff is that is includes people)