IT (Info systems)
Information systems
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There are five parts in an information system
  • Hardware
    • Equipment, ie keyboard, screen,printer,
  • Software
    • Another name for a program.
    • Step-by-step instructions
  • Data
    • Data
       raw, unprocessed facts, eg hours worked
    • Information
      useful processed data, 
      eg hours worked * hourly rate = weekly pay
  • Procedures
  • People

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