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The document defines key terms related to information systems. It explains that a system is an interconnected set of procedures working together for a purpose, and that an information system combines hardware, software, and networks to collect, create and distribute data. The document lists the core components of an information system as hardware, software, data, people and processes. It also defines terms like system analyst, stakeholder, and discusses the purpose and analysis/design of information systems.

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The document defines key terms related to information systems. It explains that a system is an interconnected set of procedures working together for a purpose, and that an information system combines hardware, software, and networks to collect, create and distribute data. The document lists the core components of an information system as hardware, software, data, people and processes. It also defines terms like system analyst, stakeholder, and discusses the purpose and analysis/design of information systems.

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1) Where the term system is originally derived from ?


 The term system is originally derived from the Greek word “systema”.
2) What is system ?
 System is an interconnected set of business procedures use within one
business unit working together for a purpose.
3) List characteristics of a system ?
 The characteristics of a system are :-
 Interrelated components
 Environment
 Interface
 Input
 Output
4) What is an information system ?
 Information system : are combined network of hardware , software ,
and telecommunication networks that user use to collect , create , and
distribute useful data.
5) Mention the components of information system ?
 The components of information system are :-
 Hardware
 Software
 Data
 People
 processes
6) Define hardware ?
 Hardware contains everything in the physical layer of the information
system
7) What is software ?
 Software , refers to the programs that manage the hardware and
produce favored information or result.
8) Software can be broken down into two main categories , what are they?
 software can be broken down into two main categories and they are :-
 system software
 Application software
9) Mention the core piece of system software?
 The core piece of system software is the operating system.
10) What is application software?
 Application software is intended for specific tasks.
11) What is the purpose of information system?
 The purpose of information system include :-
 Better performance and increases productivity
 Support the distribution of information to different departments
of organization for operation purpose.
12) What is system analysis and design?
 System analysis and design: is the mechanism by which people build
automated information system.
13) What is system analyst ?
 System analyst is a title given to a person who studies the problems
and needs of organization.
14) Write the skills that system analyst should have ?
 A system analyst should have the following skills :-
 Working knowledge of information technology
 Computer programing experience
 Character and ethics
 Flexibility and adaptability
 General problem solving skills
 Good interpersonal communication skills
15) Define data ?
 Data is a raw material that an information system transforms useful
information.
16) Define stakeholder?
 People who have interest an information system are called
stakeholders.

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