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What is the definition of information according to the text?
What is the definition of information according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of information?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of information?
What is a system according to the text?
What is a system according to the text?
Which type of system does NOT interact with other systems?
Which type of system does NOT interact with other systems?
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What is one of the learning objectives listed in the text?
What is one of the learning objectives listed in the text?
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Based on the text, what does an information system do?
Based on the text, what does an information system do?
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What is the technical definition of an information system (IS)?
What is the technical definition of an information system (IS)?
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What was the primary work of the first business computers in the Mainframe Era?
What was the primary work of the first business computers in the Mainframe Era?
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What was the role of information systems as technology developed?
What was the role of information systems as technology developed?
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What was the impact of the introduction of Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) systems in the late 1960s?
What was the impact of the introduction of Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) systems in the late 1960s?
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Which company became the dominant mainframe company?
Which company became the dominant mainframe company?
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What was the impact of the PC Revolution that started in 1975?
What was the impact of the PC Revolution that started in 1975?
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Study Notes
Definition of Information
- Information is the act of telling or imparting knowledge
- Information is facts communicated or learned
- Information is interpreting data to make it useful
- Information is knowledge acquired from others
- Information is all about facts and figures
- Information is the lifeblood of society in the 21st century
- Information is power
Types of Information
- News
- Ideas and opinions
- Research results
- Facts and figures
- History or background information
- Technical information
- Legal information
- Documentary/Non-documentary, audio/video information
System
- Set of components that work together to achieve a common goal
- Accepts input, processes it, and produces output
- Composed of one or more subsystems
- Two types: Closed system (stand-alone system) and Open system (interacts with other systems)
Information System
- Sorted out arrangement of variables required for gathering, transmitting, storing, and handling data to yield information
- Set of interrelated components: collect, manipulate, disseminate data and information, and provide feedback to meet an objective
- Needed by people for entertainment and enlightenment, and by business organizations to support decision making, coordination, problem solving, etc.
Definition of Information System
- Technically defined as a set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and distribute information to support decision-making and control in an organization
Role of Information Systems
- Collect, store, organize, and distribute data throughout the organization
- Take data and turn it into information, then transform that information into organizational knowledge
History of Information Systems
The Mainframe Era
- Late 1950s to 1960s: computers were seen as a way to more efficiently do calculations
- First business computers were room-sized monsters, with several machines linked together
- Primary work was to organize and store large volumes of information that were tedious to manage by hand
- Only large businesses, universities, and government agencies could afford them
- Typical functions included scientific calculations and accounting, all under the broader umbrella of “data processing”
- Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) systems were introduced in the late 1960s
- MRP systems gave companies the ability to manage the manufacturing process, making it more efficient
The PC Revolution
- 1975: the first microcomputer was announced on the cover of Popular Mechanics: the Altair 8800
- Its immediate popularity sparked the imagination of entrepreneurs everywhere
- Apple Computer, headed by Steve Jobs, was one of the prominent early personal computer makers
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Description
This quiz covers the history, introduction, and attributes of information systems. It explores the concept of information, its various types, and its importance in society. Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of information systems!
