2. Data is another word used for input, and information is another word used for output.

3. The components of an information systems (IS) are hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

Hardware: physical layer of information system.

Software: system and application software.

Data: Vital component of every system

Procedures: define tasks that must be performed by people who work with the system

People: primary purpose of IS is to provide valuable info to managers and users.

4. All information either is produced directly or derived from data.

5. An information systems is the effective use of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people to achieve specific results that support the company's business objectives.

6. Common business information systems consist of: purchasing system, production system, marketing system, receivables system, finance system, and human resource system.

7. EDI is the computer-to-computer transfer of data between companies

17. A prototype is an early working version of the information system...prototyping can speed up the SDLC process.

3. Lower managers-- operational systems details, some MIS summaries and exceptions, office systems

Phase 3: system design specifications

-identify clearly the nature and scope of the problem.

-make a logical determination of what the system must do

-end product is the systems requirements document, which describes all management and user requirements, alternative plans and costs, and your recommendation.

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