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1.Explain the five parts of an information system .What part do people play in this system
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An information system has five parts: people, procedures, software, hardware and data.
People: Are end users who use computer to make themselves more productive. Procedures: Specify rules or guidelines for computer operations.
Software: Provides step-by-step instructions for computer hardware. Hardware: Processes the data to create information.
Data: Consist of unprocessed facts including text, numbers, image and sounds. People are the most important part of any information system.
2.What is system software What kinds of programs are included in systemsoftware
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What is system software What kinds of programs are included in system
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includesdriversSystem software helps the computer manage its own internal resources. It three kinds of programs: operating systems, utilities and device programs.
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3.Define and compare basic and specialized application software. Describe some different types of basic application software. Describe some types of specialized applications.
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Basic applications are the kinds of programs to be considered computer competent. Specialized applications are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations.Basic applications have some types, such as browser, word spreadsheet ,and so on.Also specialized applications have many types, some of the best graphics, audio and video, multimedia, Web authoring ,and intelligence programs.processor,
Basic applications are the kinds of programs to be considered computer competent. Specialized applications are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations.
Basic applications have some types, such as browser, word spreadsheet ,and so on.
Also specialized applications have many types, some of the best graphics, audio and video, multimedia, Web authoring ,and intelligence programs.
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4.Describe the different types of computer. Wha