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Resources
of
Information System
Prepared by:-
Divya sharma
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People Resources
End Users the people who use an informationsystem or the
information it produces. Ex:
Accountants, salespeople, customers IS Specialists the people
who develop and
operate information systems based on therequirements of end
users. Ex: programmers,
analysts, system operators
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Hardware Resources
Machines, such as computers and other devices,
and media, such as paper, disks
Computer Systems such as the personal computer
(desktop), mainframe, or laptop
Computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse,
monitor, scanner, printer, disks
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Software Resources
Programs sets of operating instructions that
direct and control computer hardware
Procedures sets of information processing
instructions that people need
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Software Resources continued
System Software such as operating system that supports
the operations of a computer system. Ex. Windows 98
Application Software programs that direct processing fora
particular use of computers by end users. Ex. Excel
Procedures operating instructions for people who will
use an IS. Ex. Instructions for filling out a form.
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Data Resources
Types of data
Text data
Image data Audio data
Data Storage
Databases hold processed and organized data
Knowledge bases hold knowledge in a variety of forms such as
facts, rules, and case examples of successful business
practices
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Data Resources continued
Data is subjected to a value-added process
1. Its form is aggregated, manipulated and organized
2. Its content is analyzed and evaluated3. It is placed in a
proper context for a human user
Called data processing or information processing
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Data Resources continued
Monthly Sales Reportfor West Region
Sales Rep: Charles MannEmp No. 79154Item Qty Sold PriceTM Shoes
1200 $100
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Network Resources
Communication media Twisted pair wire, coaxialcable, fiber-optic
cable and microwave, cellular,
and satellite technologies Network support people and all of
the
hardware, software, and data technologies thatdirectly support
the operation and use of a
communication network.
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