Learnt about information system in context.
this is a diagram ( has handout ) that gives various information including:
The environment: everything that influences and is influenced by the information system.
The purpose: a statement identifying who the information system is for and what it needs to achieve. Who the information system is for includes individuals and organisations.
The information system: a set of information processes requiring participants, data/information and information technology built ti satisfy a purpose.
Information processes: computer based and non-computer based activities.
Information technology: hardware and software used in information processes.
Data: the raw material used by information processes.
Information: the output displayed by an information system.
User: a person who views or uses the information output from an information system.
Participant: a special class of user who carries out the information processes within an
information system.
We also learnt about the processes in information processes are as follows:
- Collecting.
Cather the data, surveys, tests etc.
- Organising.
Organise the data to create a meaning.
- Analysing.
Giving the meaning to the information.
- Storing and receiving.
UNKNOWN.
- Transmitting.
Getting the information to the user. For example, via the Internet.
- Processing.
Giving meaning to the information.
Changing from one file to another.
- Displaying.
How is the user going to view this.
Theme/layout.
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