FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

INFORMATION SYSTEMS VS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Match the following-1. Software a. Provide the instructions, in the form of computer code for processing data electronically2. Hardware b. Offers a vehicle for storing and supporting the processing of large quantities of no scientific information3. Database c. Refers to the equipment used to in electronic information processing4. Data communication d. The communication of information across short and long distances
A
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
B
1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d
C
1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
D
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Now that you know what an information system is, let’s look at its components. It has five components – hardware, software, data, and telecommunications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, information systems can be viewed as having six major components: hardware, software, network communications, data, people, and processes. Each has a specific role, and all roles must work together to have a working information system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the active part of the computer. Its function is to execute programs that are coded in machine language and stored in the main memory (RAM) of the computer.

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