The document discusses concepts related to information systems. It defines a system as having inputs, processing, and outputs. It describes the key components of an information system including people, hardware, software, data, and networks. It also discusses different types of computer systems such as microcomputers, midrange systems, and mainframe systems. Peripherals and storage technologies like semiconductor memory, magnetic disks, tapes, and optical disks are also summarized.
An information system consists of 5 main components: 1) Computer hardware which includes the physical parts of a computer system like processors, memory, and input/output devices. 2) Computer software which are instructions that control the computer's operation and can be system software or application software. 3) Telecommunications which refers to electronic transmission of information over networks like LANs and WANs. 4) Databases which are organized collections of related data managed by database management systems. 5) Human resources and procedures which involve the people who use the system and the outlined processes for interacting with hardware, software, and databases.
This document provides an overview of information systems concepts. It discusses the basic components of an information system, including hardware, software, data, personnel and procedures. It also outlines different types of information systems like personal, workgroup, organizational, interorganizational and global systems. Transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems and executive support systems are described as the major types of systems used in organizations. The document also covers information systems users and how users connect to technology through networks, the internet and electronic commerce. Finally, it discusses benefits of information systems like better information, improved service and competitive advantage.
The document discusses information systems for businesses and how they have evolved. It covers the need for information systems to support fast and accurate transactions, storage, communication, and decision-making. It also discusses the pressures businesses face in today's global, technology-driven environment and how they are responding through strategic systems, business process reengineering, e-commerce, alliances, and continuous improvement efforts.
The document defines and describes the Internet, intranets, and extranets. It states that the Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that allows for the exchange of information. Intranets are internal company networks that use Internet standards and are only accessible to authorized employees, while extranets extend intranets to allow access to selected external partners. The document outlines hardware, software, applications, advantages and disadvantages of each system.
DSS and decision support system and its typesHammalAkhtar
The document discusses a group project on decision support systems (DSS). It defines DSS as a computer-based system that supports business or organizational decision-making. It describes the key components and characteristics of DSS, including that they facilitate decision-making, allow interaction, and are intended for repeated use to improve decision accuracy and quality. The document also outlines several applications of DSS and lists advantages like time savings and competitive benefits, as well as potential disadvantages like information overload.
This presentation covers topic like Information Definition
Meaning of Information System
2.1 Component of Information System
2.2 Functional elements of Information System
2.3 Types of Information System
2.4 Application of Information System
2.5 Recognizing Information System
3. Information System and Society
3.1Information Society
3.2 Types of Information Society
4. Information System and Organization
4.1 ERP Information System in Organization
4.2Information System for a Business Organization.
5. Constraint and Limitation of Information System
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
The document discusses different types of information systems including transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and executive support systems. It provides details on each type, including their characteristics, objectives, examples, and how they support different levels of management within an organization. The key types discussed are transaction processing systems which handle routine business transactions, management information systems which provide reports to middle management, decision support systems which support analysis for decision making, and executive support systems which are tailored for senior executive use.
An information system consists of 5 main components: 1) Computer hardware which includes the physical parts of a computer system like processors, memory, and input/output devices. 2) Computer software which are instructions that control the computer's operation and can be system software or application software. 3) Telecommunications which refers to electronic transmission of information over networks like LANs and WANs. 4) Databases which are organized collections of related data managed by database management systems. 5) Human resources and procedures which involve the people who use the system and the outlined processes for interacting with hardware, software, and databases.
This document provides an overview of information systems concepts. It discusses the basic components of an information system, including hardware, software, data, personnel and procedures. It also outlines different types of information systems like personal, workgroup, organizational, interorganizational and global systems. Transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems and executive support systems are described as the major types of systems used in organizations. The document also covers information systems users and how users connect to technology through networks, the internet and electronic commerce. Finally, it discusses benefits of information systems like better information, improved service and competitive advantage.
The document discusses information systems for businesses and how they have evolved. It covers the need for information systems to support fast and accurate transactions, storage, communication, and decision-making. It also discusses the pressures businesses face in today's global, technology-driven environment and how they are responding through strategic systems, business process reengineering, e-commerce, alliances, and continuous improvement efforts.
The document defines and describes the Internet, intranets, and extranets. It states that the Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that allows for the exchange of information. Intranets are internal company networks that use Internet standards and are only accessible to authorized employees, while extranets extend intranets to allow access to selected external partners. The document outlines hardware, software, applications, advantages and disadvantages of each system.
DSS and decision support system and its typesHammalAkhtar
The document discusses a group project on decision support systems (DSS). It defines DSS as a computer-based system that supports business or organizational decision-making. It describes the key components and characteristics of DSS, including that they facilitate decision-making, allow interaction, and are intended for repeated use to improve decision accuracy and quality. The document also outlines several applications of DSS and lists advantages like time savings and competitive benefits, as well as potential disadvantages like information overload.
This presentation covers topic like Information Definition
Meaning of Information System
2.1 Component of Information System
2.2 Functional elements of Information System
2.3 Types of Information System
2.4 Application of Information System
2.5 Recognizing Information System
3. Information System and Society
3.1Information Society
3.2 Types of Information Society
4. Information System and Organization
4.1 ERP Information System in Organization
4.2Information System for a Business Organization.
5. Constraint and Limitation of Information System
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
The document discusses different types of information systems including transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and executive support systems. It provides details on each type, including their characteristics, objectives, examples, and how they support different levels of management within an organization. The key types discussed are transaction processing systems which handle routine business transactions, management information systems which provide reports to middle management, decision support systems which support analysis for decision making, and executive support systems which are tailored for senior executive use.
SECURITY & CONTROL OF INFORMATION SYSTEM (Management Information System)Biswajit Bhattacharjee
This document discusses information system security and controls. It begins by defining an information system as the organized collection, processing, transmission, and spreading of information according to defined procedures. Security policies, procedures, and technical measures are used to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or damage to information systems. Controls ensure the safety of organizational assets, accuracy of records, and adherence to management standards. The document then examines principles of security including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It also discusses system vulnerabilities, threats, and various security measures.
Management Information System (Full Notes)Harish Chand
This document provides a summary of key topics related to Management Information Systems (MIS). It discusses the importance of information systems for businesses and defines different types of systems, including Transaction Processing Systems, Knowledge Work Systems, Management Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems. It also outlines some of the challenges of implementing effective information systems, such as realizing digital transformation and addressing globalization.
The document provides an overview of management information systems (MIS). It defines key concepts such as data, information, and systems. It explains that an MIS is a system for collecting, processing, storing, and distributing data to managers within an organization. The main outputs of an MIS are scheduled reports, key indicator reports, demand reports, and exception reports. These help managers monitor performance and make decisions. Overall, the document serves as an introduction to MIS, covering essential elements like the relationship between data, information, and systems.
Data is raw facts and events that are recorded, information is processed data that is meaningful and relevant, and intelligence emerges from information that has been analyzed and from which conclusions have been drawn. Management information systems process data into useful information reports and dashboards to help managers make effective decisions. There are three main categories of information technology - functional IT that supports tasks, network IT that enables collaboration, and enterprise IT that structures interactions across the organization.
An information system is a set of components that collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making and coordination in an organization. There are three dimensions of an information system: the organizational dimension which involves an organization's hierarchy, processes, culture and groups; the management dimension involving leadership, strategy and behavior; and the technology dimension comprising hardware, software, data management and networking technologies.
There are different types of information systems in organizations that provide information to managers at different levels to help with decision making. Transaction processing systems provide detailed transaction data to lower managers for operational decisions. Management information systems summarize and report data from multiple departments to middle managers for tactical decisions. Decision support systems use analytical models and allow top managers to simulate "what if" scenarios for strategic decision making. Expert systems and office automation systems provide problem solving assistance and reduce manual work for all employee levels.
This document discusses various types of information systems. It begins by defining data and information, with data being raw facts and information being organized data that provides additional value. It then covers transaction processing systems, management information systems, executive information systems, and the differences between TPS and MIS. The document also discusses information system infrastructure and architecture, including client/server, enterprise-wide, and internet-based architectures. It provides characteristics and examples of different information systems.
This document summarizes six major information systems: Executive Support System (ESS), Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS), Knowledge Management System (KMS), Transaction Processing System (TPS), and Office Automation System (OAS). ESS helps senior executives make strategic decisions. MIS provides reports to support middle management decisions. DSS provides tools to support semi-structured decision making. KMS manages organizational knowledge and experiences. TPS processes business transactions and generates reports. OAS automates office tasks like communication and scheduling.
Management Information System (MIS) is a planned system of collecting, storing, and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management. A Management Information System is an information system that evaluates, analyzes, and processes an organization's data to produce meaningful and useful information based on which the management can take right decisions to ensure future growth of the organization.
The document discusses the key modules of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. It describes the main functions of common ERP modules like financial, human resources, production planning, purchasing, inventory, and sales. It also provides usage statistics for different ERP modules in the US and Sweden. Finally, it outlines the specific ERP modules needed for implementing such a system in the power utility sector, including billing, finance, meter data management, maintenance management, and human resources.
This document provides an overview of data mining, data warehousing, and decision support systems. It defines data mining as extracting hidden predictive patterns from large databases and data warehousing as integrating data from multiple sources into a central repository for reporting and analysis. Common data warehousing techniques include data marts, online analytical processing (OLAP), and online transaction processing (OLTP). The document also discusses the benefits of data warehousing such as enhanced business intelligence and historical data analysis, as well challenges around meeting user expectations and optimizing systems. Finally, it describes decision support systems and executive information systems as tools that combine data and models to support business decision making.
Office automation systems (OAS) are configurations of networked computer hardware and software that automate and integrate business functions like publishing, communication, collaboration, imaging, and office management. OAS make office work more efficient by allowing tasks to be performed electronically and shared over a local area network. Common functions of OAS include word processing, email, faxing, videoconferencing, document management, and scheduling.
MIS provides critical information support to management in their decision making across all functions. It collects data from within and outside the organization, processes it into useful information, and provides reports, analysis and tools to aid strategic planning, operations management, and other management tasks. With accurate, timely information from MIS, management can make informed decisions around goals, resource allocation, issues resolution, and performance monitoring to efficiently run the organization.
The document discusses management information systems (MIS), including:
1. An MIS provides information to support management operations, decision making, and control through integrated hardware, software, data, and people.
2. An MIS has four main components - people, hardware, software, and networks to collect, transform and disseminate data.
3. MIS outputs include scheduled reports, key indicator reports, demand reports, and exception reports to support management functions.
Group members and an introduction to information systems are provided. Key concepts around data, information, and knowledge are defined. The document discusses the types of information systems used in organizations and how systems are developed. It also provides definitions for important terms like data, information, organization, and systems development.
Office automation refers to using computers and software to digitally handle office tasks like data storage, transfer, and management. An office automation system allows tasks to be completed faster, eliminates the need for a large staff, and requires less storage space. It has advantages like speed, cost savings, and efficiency but also disadvantages like costs of implementation and training older staff.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates business functions across an enterprise, discusses the history and evolution of ERP from separate systems in the 1960s-1980s to integrated ERP in the 1990s, and outlines the main components or modules of a typical ERP system, including accounting, human resources, manufacturing, project management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. The document also covers ERP implementation options, vendors, advantages, disadvantages, examples of successful implementations, and reasons why ERP projects fail.
This Slideshare discuss about
Different methods of MIS implementation
Steps and Task in Implementation of MIS
Evaluation criteria and procedure for MIS
Characteristic of management information systemManoj Kumar
MIS has several key characteristics:
1. It follows a system approach and is management oriented, focusing on meeting the information needs of managers at different levels.
2. It is need-based, exception-based, and future-oriented, providing projections and exception reports beyond just historical information.
3. It is integrated and allows for long-term planning, producing more meaningful information by balancing multiple factors over a long period.
Information systems and its components 1Ashish Desai
The document discusses various components of information systems including:
- Information which is processed data that has meaning
- Systems which take inputs, process them, and produce outputs
- Information systems which combine people, hardware, software, and networks to transform data into information products
It then describes key elements of information systems such as input/output devices, data storage, databases, database models including hierarchical, network, relational and object oriented models. Networking concepts like protocols and topologies are also covered at a high level.
The document summarizes different types of computer systems including microcomputer systems, midrange systems, mainframe systems, and supercomputer systems. It describes the basic components and functions of a computer system including input, processing, output, storage, and control. It also discusses various input, output, and storage technologies used in computer peripherals.
SECURITY & CONTROL OF INFORMATION SYSTEM (Management Information System)Biswajit Bhattacharjee
This document discusses information system security and controls. It begins by defining an information system as the organized collection, processing, transmission, and spreading of information according to defined procedures. Security policies, procedures, and technical measures are used to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or damage to information systems. Controls ensure the safety of organizational assets, accuracy of records, and adherence to management standards. The document then examines principles of security including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It also discusses system vulnerabilities, threats, and various security measures.
Management Information System (Full Notes)Harish Chand
This document provides a summary of key topics related to Management Information Systems (MIS). It discusses the importance of information systems for businesses and defines different types of systems, including Transaction Processing Systems, Knowledge Work Systems, Management Information Systems, and Decision Support Systems. It also outlines some of the challenges of implementing effective information systems, such as realizing digital transformation and addressing globalization.
The document provides an overview of management information systems (MIS). It defines key concepts such as data, information, and systems. It explains that an MIS is a system for collecting, processing, storing, and distributing data to managers within an organization. The main outputs of an MIS are scheduled reports, key indicator reports, demand reports, and exception reports. These help managers monitor performance and make decisions. Overall, the document serves as an introduction to MIS, covering essential elements like the relationship between data, information, and systems.
Data is raw facts and events that are recorded, information is processed data that is meaningful and relevant, and intelligence emerges from information that has been analyzed and from which conclusions have been drawn. Management information systems process data into useful information reports and dashboards to help managers make effective decisions. There are three main categories of information technology - functional IT that supports tasks, network IT that enables collaboration, and enterprise IT that structures interactions across the organization.
An information system is a set of components that collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making and coordination in an organization. There are three dimensions of an information system: the organizational dimension which involves an organization's hierarchy, processes, culture and groups; the management dimension involving leadership, strategy and behavior; and the technology dimension comprising hardware, software, data management and networking technologies.
There are different types of information systems in organizations that provide information to managers at different levels to help with decision making. Transaction processing systems provide detailed transaction data to lower managers for operational decisions. Management information systems summarize and report data from multiple departments to middle managers for tactical decisions. Decision support systems use analytical models and allow top managers to simulate "what if" scenarios for strategic decision making. Expert systems and office automation systems provide problem solving assistance and reduce manual work for all employee levels.
This document discusses various types of information systems. It begins by defining data and information, with data being raw facts and information being organized data that provides additional value. It then covers transaction processing systems, management information systems, executive information systems, and the differences between TPS and MIS. The document also discusses information system infrastructure and architecture, including client/server, enterprise-wide, and internet-based architectures. It provides characteristics and examples of different information systems.
This document summarizes six major information systems: Executive Support System (ESS), Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS), Knowledge Management System (KMS), Transaction Processing System (TPS), and Office Automation System (OAS). ESS helps senior executives make strategic decisions. MIS provides reports to support middle management decisions. DSS provides tools to support semi-structured decision making. KMS manages organizational knowledge and experiences. TPS processes business transactions and generates reports. OAS automates office tasks like communication and scheduling.
Management Information System (MIS) is a planned system of collecting, storing, and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management. A Management Information System is an information system that evaluates, analyzes, and processes an organization's data to produce meaningful and useful information based on which the management can take right decisions to ensure future growth of the organization.
The document discusses the key modules of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. It describes the main functions of common ERP modules like financial, human resources, production planning, purchasing, inventory, and sales. It also provides usage statistics for different ERP modules in the US and Sweden. Finally, it outlines the specific ERP modules needed for implementing such a system in the power utility sector, including billing, finance, meter data management, maintenance management, and human resources.
This document provides an overview of data mining, data warehousing, and decision support systems. It defines data mining as extracting hidden predictive patterns from large databases and data warehousing as integrating data from multiple sources into a central repository for reporting and analysis. Common data warehousing techniques include data marts, online analytical processing (OLAP), and online transaction processing (OLTP). The document also discusses the benefits of data warehousing such as enhanced business intelligence and historical data analysis, as well challenges around meeting user expectations and optimizing systems. Finally, it describes decision support systems and executive information systems as tools that combine data and models to support business decision making.
Office automation systems (OAS) are configurations of networked computer hardware and software that automate and integrate business functions like publishing, communication, collaboration, imaging, and office management. OAS make office work more efficient by allowing tasks to be performed electronically and shared over a local area network. Common functions of OAS include word processing, email, faxing, videoconferencing, document management, and scheduling.
MIS provides critical information support to management in their decision making across all functions. It collects data from within and outside the organization, processes it into useful information, and provides reports, analysis and tools to aid strategic planning, operations management, and other management tasks. With accurate, timely information from MIS, management can make informed decisions around goals, resource allocation, issues resolution, and performance monitoring to efficiently run the organization.
The document discusses management information systems (MIS), including:
1. An MIS provides information to support management operations, decision making, and control through integrated hardware, software, data, and people.
2. An MIS has four main components - people, hardware, software, and networks to collect, transform and disseminate data.
3. MIS outputs include scheduled reports, key indicator reports, demand reports, and exception reports to support management functions.
Group members and an introduction to information systems are provided. Key concepts around data, information, and knowledge are defined. The document discusses the types of information systems used in organizations and how systems are developed. It also provides definitions for important terms like data, information, organization, and systems development.
Office automation refers to using computers and software to digitally handle office tasks like data storage, transfer, and management. An office automation system allows tasks to be completed faster, eliminates the need for a large staff, and requires less storage space. It has advantages like speed, cost savings, and efficiency but also disadvantages like costs of implementation and training older staff.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates business functions across an enterprise, discusses the history and evolution of ERP from separate systems in the 1960s-1980s to integrated ERP in the 1990s, and outlines the main components or modules of a typical ERP system, including accounting, human resources, manufacturing, project management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. The document also covers ERP implementation options, vendors, advantages, disadvantages, examples of successful implementations, and reasons why ERP projects fail.
This Slideshare discuss about
Different methods of MIS implementation
Steps and Task in Implementation of MIS
Evaluation criteria and procedure for MIS
Characteristic of management information systemManoj Kumar
MIS has several key characteristics:
1. It follows a system approach and is management oriented, focusing on meeting the information needs of managers at different levels.
2. It is need-based, exception-based, and future-oriented, providing projections and exception reports beyond just historical information.
3. It is integrated and allows for long-term planning, producing more meaningful information by balancing multiple factors over a long period.
Information systems and its components 1Ashish Desai
The document discusses various components of information systems including:
- Information which is processed data that has meaning
- Systems which take inputs, process them, and produce outputs
- Information systems which combine people, hardware, software, and networks to transform data into information products
It then describes key elements of information systems such as input/output devices, data storage, databases, database models including hierarchical, network, relational and object oriented models. Networking concepts like protocols and topologies are also covered at a high level.
The document summarizes different types of computer systems including microcomputer systems, midrange systems, mainframe systems, and supercomputer systems. It describes the basic components and functions of a computer system including input, processing, output, storage, and control. It also discusses various input, output, and storage technologies used in computer peripherals.
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This document provides an overview of key concepts in information systems, including databases, data storage methods, information integration challenges, business intelligence, and how organizations use IT to support business activities. It describes the core components of IT infrastructure including hardware, software, networks and how they work together. It also discusses databases, data organization, data storage and sharing methods, and how IS supports business transactions and processes.
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This document provides an overview of computer concepts including input/output devices and operating systems. It begins with an acknowledgement and table of contents. It then discusses what a computer is, its uses and advantages/disadvantages. It describes the elements of the computing process including hardware, software, data, and people. It covers various input devices, output devices, and characteristics of computers. It provides a brief history of computer generations and describes the CPU and its functions. It defines operating systems and their functions. Finally, it discusses various storage devices.
1. The document discusses different types of computers including analog computers, digital computers, and hybrid computers. It also covers super computers, mini computers, and micro computers.
2. It then provides details on key components of computers such as input and output devices, the central processing unit (CPU), data storage devices, computer memory, graphic user interfaces, video cards, ports and peripherals, and resolution.
3. The document concludes by discussing local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), bandwidth and baud rate, multitasking and multiprocessing, multimedia, file management, and an introduction to computer networks including their need and how they enhance communication.
The document discusses the key components of computer hardware and software. It defines hardware as the physical components of a computer such as the keyboard, monitor, and processing units. Software is defined as the non-physical programs and instructions that control the hardware. The document outlines the major components of hardware including the input, storage, processing, and output systems. It also discusses the different types of computers and provides examples of system, application, and programming software.
This document provides an overview of key topics related to introduction to computers including:
- Definitions of computer, types of computers categorized by size and power, and the evolution of computers through four generations.
- The basic elements of a computer system including hardware, peripheral devices, and software. Hardware consists of components like the CPU and memory while software includes operating systems and application programs.
- How data is represented digitally using binary digits and coding schemes and how it is processed into meaningful information.
- Key roles in a computer system including users, professionals who design and operate systems, and end-users who utilize computers for tasks.
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This document provides an overview of nursing informatics including its definition, frameworks, historical perspectives, and key concepts. Nursing informatics involves using computer technology to support nursing practice, education, administration, and research. It also involves developing and evaluating applications and tools to help nurses manage patient data and support nursing practice. The document discusses computers and their role in healthcare, including electronic health records and mobile devices used by nurses. It also covers computer hardware, software, databases, networks, and other informatics concepts relevant to nursing.
An information system is a system that accepts data as input and processes it into information products as output. It depends on five key resources: people, hardware, software, data, and networks. People resources include end users and specialists, hardware includes computers and storage devices, software includes operating systems and applications, data includes things like sales transactions, and networks allow communication and sharing of information. All of these components must work together for an information system to successfully accept, process, store, and share information.
The document provides an overview of the introduction to computers. It discusses key topics like the meanings and types of computers, the evolution of computers through generations, computer systems including hardware and software, data, procedures, people, and communication/connectivity. The types of computers are classified based on size and power from personal computers to supercomputers. Computer hardware is divided into input, output, processing, storage, and communication hardware. Software is classified as application software and systems software. Data represents raw facts in computers using binary digits while information is processed data. People are important as they design, develop, operate and use computer systems.
This document provides an introduction to computer organization and architecture. It defines key concepts such as digital computers, computer hardware, software, and computer organization. It also describes the basic components of a computer system including the central processing unit (CPU), control unit, arithmetic logic unit (ALU), registers, and memory. Additionally, it explains register transfer language and different types of micro-operations including register transfer, arithmetic, logic, and shift operations. The document uses diagrams and examples to illustrate computer hardware components and how information is transferred between registers and memory.
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Audience
This tutorial has been prepared for beginners as well as advanced learners who want to deal with computers. The tutorial is also very useful for undergraduate students of computer science, engineering, business administration, management, science, commerce and arts, where an introductory course on computers is a part of curriculum.
After completing this tutorial, you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise in the knowledge of computer basics from where you can take yourself to the next level.
Prerequisites
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The document provides an introduction to computers, including their definition, history, hardware components, software types, and basic functions. It describes how computers accept user input, process it using programs, and produce output in the form of information. The document also summarizes the main components of a computer, including input, storage, processing, and output devices. It discusses operating systems like DOS and Windows, and different types of computers such as supercomputers, laptops, mainframes, and microcomputers.
This document discusses several topics related to computing and information systems, including:
- Electronic commerce and how it enables online buying, selling, and customer service
- Networked computing and how it connects computers and devices via telecommunication networks
- Components of information systems such as hardware, software, databases, networks, procedures, and people
- Technological trends including cost performance ratio improvements, object-oriented environments, networked computing, mobile commerce, and integrated home computing
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This document discusses various topics related to computing including electronic commerce, digital economy, information systems, technological trends, hardware, software, programming languages, and more. It provides an overview of key concepts such as how networked computing connects devices, the components of information systems, and trends like cost performance ratio and mobile commerce.
This document discusses several topics related to computing and information systems, including:
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- Networked computing and how it connects computers and devices via telecommunication networks
- Components of information systems such as hardware, software, databases, networks, procedures, and people
- Technological trends including improvements in cost and performance, object-oriented environments, networked computing, mobile commerce, and integrated home computing
- Hardware technologies including central processing units, memory, and microprocessor evolution
This document discusses several topics related to computing and information systems, including:
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- Components of information systems such as hardware, software, databases, networks, procedures, and people
- Technological trends including improvements in cost and performance, object-oriented environments, networked computing, mobile commerce, and integrated home computing
This document discusses various topics related to computing including electronic commerce, digital economy, information systems, technological trends, hardware, software, programming languages, and more. It provides an overview of key concepts such as how networked computing connects devices, the components of information systems, and trends like cost performance ratio and mobile commerce.
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2. What is a system?
A system is defined a set of interrelated components, with a
clearly defined boundary, working together to achieve a
common set of objectives by accepting input and producing
outputs.
It has three basic functions:
INPUT
PROCESSING
OUTPUT
3. INPUT : involves capturing and assembling elements that enter
the system to be processed.
Ex-raw materials, energy and data.
PROCESSING: involves transformation processes that convert
input into output.
Ex-manufacturing processes, mathematical calculation.
OUTPUT: involves transferring elements that have been
produced by transformation process to there ultimate
destination.
Ex-finished products, human services.
4. FEEDBACK AND
CONTROL
The system concept becomes more useful by including to
elements, feedback and control. A system with feedback and
control functions is called a cybernetic system.
FEEDBACK: is data about the performance about the system.
Ex-data about sale performance are feedback to sales manager.
CONTROL: involves monitoring and evaluating feedback to
determine whether a system is moving towards the
achievements of its goal.
It makes necessary adjustments to a system input and
processing components. Ex-a sales manager exercise control
when reassigning sales person to new sales territories
5. INFORMATION SYSTEM
A model that expresses a fundamental conceptual framework
for the major components and activities is called IT system. it
highlighted the relationships among the components and
activities of information system. It also provides a framework
that emphasis concepts that can be applied to all types of
information system.
7. PEOPLE RESOURCE
People are the essential ingredient for the successful operation
of all information system. It includes end users and IS
specialist.
END USERS are people who use an information system or the
information it produces. They can be customers , sales person
are found at all levels.
IS SPECIALIST are people who develop and operate
information system. It includes system analysts, software
developers etc.
8. HARDWARE
RESOURCES
It includes all physical devices and material used in
information processing. It includes not only machines, such as
computers but also all data media, i.e. tangible objects on
which data is recorded. Ex-
COMPUTER SYSTEM : consist of central processing units
containing micro processors and a variety of interconnected
devices such as printers , scanners etc.
COMPUTER PERIPHERALS: are devices such as
keyboard, electronic mouse for the input of data and
commands , a video screen or printers for the output of the
information.
9. SOFTWARE RESOURCES
It includes all sets of information processing instructions. This
generic concept includes not only the sets of operating
instructions called programs which direct and control computer
hardware but also the set of information processing instruction
called procedure that people need.
Example:
System software
Application software
procedures
10. DATA RESOURCES
This concept has been broadened by managers and information
system professionals. They realize the data constitute valuable
organizational resources. It resulted in variety of changes in
modern organization. Under this data can take many forms
including traditional numeric data composed of numbers etc.
The data resources of information system are typically
organized, stored, accessed by a variety of data resource
management technologies into:
Data base that hold processed and organize data.
Knowledge bases that hold knowledge in a variety of forms
such as facts.
11. NETWORK RESOURCES
It emphasizes that communications technologies and networks
are fundamental resource components of all information
system. It includes:
Communication Media- includes twisted pair
wire, microwave, cellular wireless technologies.
Network Infrastructure- emphasizes that many
hardware, software and data technologies are needed to
support the operations and use of communication network.
Ex-communication processors such as modems.
12. TYPES OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
There are three categories of computer systems:
Microcomputer systems
Midrange systems
Mainframe systems
14. MICROCOMPUTER
SYSTEMS
Microcomputers are the most important category of computer
systems for both business people and consumers.
Microcomputers have become powerful networked
professional workstations for business professionals.
Examples: personal computers, networked
computers, technical workstations, information appliances.
15. MIDRANGE
COMPUTERS
Midrange systems are primarily are high-end network servers
that can handle the large scale processing of many business
applications.
Midrange systems first became popular as minicomputers for
scientific research, engineering analysis, instrumentation
systems, and industrial process monitoring and control.
Midrange systems are used as front-end servers to assist
mainframe computers in telecommunications processing and
network management.
Examples: network servers, minicomputers, web servers and
multiuser systems
16. MAINFRAME COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
Mainframe systems are large, fast and powerful computer
systems.
They have large primary storage capacity.
They handle the information processing needs of major
corporations and government agencies with high transaction
processing volumes or complex computational problems.
Examples: enterprise systems, super servers, and super
computers.
17. PERIPHERALS
Peripherals is a generic name given to all input , output and
secondary storage devices that are a part of a computer
system.
Peripherals depend on direct connections or
telecommunications link to the central processing unit of a
computer system .
18. INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
Input technologies now provide a more natural user interface
for computer systems you can enter the data directly & easily
into computer through pointing devices like electronic mice
and touch pads and with technologies like optical scanning
, handwriting recognition , voice recognition .
19. Pointing devices
Pointing devices are used for issuing commands , making
choices .
They include devices such as electronic mouse, trackball and
touch pads .
Electronic mouse: It is most popular device used to move the
cursor on the screen to issue commands and make selections .
Touch pads: It is a small rectangular touch sensitive surface
usually placed below the keyboard the cursor moves in
direction your fingers move on pad.
20. Pen based computing
Instead of using keyboard or clipboard you can use a pen to
make selections, send e-mails, draw or write.
Various pen devices are available such as digitizer pen and
graphics tablet.
21. Speech recognition systems
Speech recognition systems analyze and classify your speech
and sound patterns . Software compares your speech patterns
to a database of sound patterns and passes the recognized
words to your application software
Devices in workplace allow operators to perform data entry
without their hands on keys .
22. Optical scanning
Optical scanning devices read text or graphics and convert
them into digital input for your computer .
OCR (optical character recognition) is also a type of optical
scanning technology . OCR scanners can read characters and
codes on product labels, airline tickets etc
23. STORAGE TRADE-OFFS
Computer users depend on memory circuits and secondary
storage devices of computer systems to meet storage
requirements.
Progress in very-large-scale integration (VLSI), which packs
millions of memory circuit elements on tiny semi-conductor
memory chips, is responsible for continuing increases in main
memory capacity of computers.
High speed storage media cost more per byte and provide
lower capacities.
Large capacity storage media cost less per byte but are slower.
Primary storage circuits use RAM chips, which loose their
contents when electrical power is interrupted while secondary
storage devices provide a more permanent type of storage
media.
24. Computer storage fundamentals
Data are processed and stored in a computer system through
the presence or absence of electronic or magnetic signals in
the computer circuitry or in the media it uses.
This character is called two-state or binary representation of
data because the computer and media can exhibit only two
possible states or conditions, similar to a common light
switch: “on” or “off”.
The smallest element of data is called bit, which can have a
value of either zero or one.
The capacity of memory chips is usually expressed in terms of
bits.
A byte is a basic grouping of bits that the computer operates as
a single unit.
Storage capacities can be measured in
kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes or terabytes.
25. There are four types of storage trade-offs-
o Semiconductor memory
o Magnetic disks
o Optical disks
o Magnetic tape
26. Direct and sequential access
Primary storage media such as semiconductor memory chips
are called direct access memory or random access memory.
Secondary storage media such as magnetic tape cartridges are
known as sequential access devices.
The concepts described by Direct and sequential access are as
follows-
An element of data or instructions can be directly stored and
retrieved by selecting and using any of the locations on
storage media.
Each storage position has a unique address and can be
individually accessed in approximately the same length of
time without having to search through other storage positions.
27. Semiconductor memory
The primary storage of a computer consists of microelectronic
semiconductor chips.
It provides with the working storage a computer needs to
process applications.
Attractions of semiconductor memory are-
o Small size
o Great speed
o Shock resistance
o Temperature resistance
28. Two basic types of semiconductor memory are-
Random Access Memory(RAM): These memory chips are
most widely used primary storage medium. Each memory
position can be both sensed(read) and changed(written), so it
is called read/write memory. This is a volatile memory.
Read Only Memory(ROM): Non-volatile memory chips are
used for permanent storage; ROM can be read but not erased
or overwritten.
29. Magnetic disks
Magnetic disks are the most common form of secondary
storage for a computer system.
They provide fast access and high storage capacities at a
reasonable cost.
Data are recorded on tracks in the form of tiny magnetized
spots to form the binary digits of common computer codes.
Thousands of bytes can be recorded on each track, and there
are several hundred data tracks on each disk surface, thus
providing us with billions of storage positions for software
and data.
30. RAID storage
Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks(RAID) combine from
6 to more than 100 small hard disk drives and their control
microprocessors into a single unit.
RAID units provide large capacities with high access speeds
because data are accessed in parallel over multiple paths from
many disks.
They provide a fault-tolerant capacity, in which their
redundant design offers multiple copies of data on several
disks.
If one disk fails, data can be recovered from backup copies
automatically stored on other disks.
31. MAGNETIC TAPE
Tape storage is moving beyond backup. Although disk
subsystems provide the fastest response time for mission-
critical; data, the sheer amount of data that users need to
access these days as part of huge enterprise applications, such
as data warehouse, requires affordable (magnetic tape)
storage.
On growing business application of magnetic tape involves
the use of high-speed 36-track magnetic tape cartridges in
robotic automated drive assemblies that can directly access
hundreds of cartridges.
Other major applications for magnetic tape include long-term
archival storage and backup storage for PCs and other
systems.
32. OPTICAL DISKS
Optical disk technology has become a necessity. Most
software companies now distribute their elephantine programs
o CD-ROMs.
It is a fast-growing type of storage media.
Examples :- CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM etc.
33. Business Applications
One of the use of optical disks in mainframe and midrange
systems is in image processing, where long-term archival
storage of historical files of document images must be
maintained.
Interactive multimedia applications in
business, education, and entertainment area another major use
of optical disks.
Financial institutions, among others, are using optical
scanners to capture digitized document images and store them
on optical disks as an alternative to microfilm media.
34. RADIO FREQUENCY
IDENTIFICTAION
One of the newest and most rapidly growing storage
technologies is radio frequency identification [RFID] a system
for tagging and identifying mobile objects such as store
merchandise, postal packages, and sometimes even living
organisms.
Using special device called an RIFD reader, RFID allows
objects to be labeled and tracked as they move from place to
place.
35. RFID technology works using small pieces of hardware
called RFID chips. These chips feature an antenna to transmit
and receive radio signals. These are of 2 types passive and
active.
Passive chips do not have a power source and active chips
are self powered and do not need to be close to the reader to
transmit their signal.
The RIFD systems were created as an alternative to common
bar codes.
36. RFID Privacy Issues
The use of RFID technology has caused considerable
controversy and even product boycotts by consumer privacy
advocates who refer to RFID tags as spy chips.
The 2 main privacy concerns are:
1. Since the owner of an item will not necessarily be aware of
the presence of an RFID tag, and the tag can be read at a distance
without the knowledge of the individual, it becomes possible to
gather sensitive data about an individual without consent.
2. If a customer pays by a credit card, then it would be
possible to deduce the identity of the purchaser indirectly by
reading the globally unique ID of that item.
37. Enhancing Security using RFID
RFID presents the potential for enormous efficiencies and
cost savings.
It also presents significant challenges to privacy and security.
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