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A computer-based information system (CBIS) has five main parts: hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, and networks. It is composed of these components together with people and procedures. The hardware includes physical devices like computers and storage. Software consists of programs that control system operations. Databases are organized collections of data. Telecommunications enable electronic transmission and linking of systems. Networks allow for the free exchange of information globally or within an organization.

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A computer-based information system (CBIS) has five main parts: hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, and networks. It is composed of these components together with people and procedures. The hardware includes physical devices like computers and storage. Software consists of programs that control system operations. Databases are organized collections of data. Telecommunications enable electronic transmission and linking of systems. Networks allow for the free exchange of information globally or within an organization.

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A computer-based information system (CBIS) has five main parts: hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, and networks. It is composed of these components together with people and procedures. The hardware includes physical devices like computers and storage. Software consists of programs that control system operations. Databases are organized collections of data. Telecommunications enable electronic transmission and linking of systems. Networks allow for the free exchange of information globally or within an organization.

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Computer-based Information

Systems
A CBIS is composed of
Hardware
Software
Databases
Telecommunications
People
Procedures
Together they are
Configured to collect, manipulate, store, and process
data into information
Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Hardware
Hardware
Computer equipment used to perform input, processing,
and output activities
The objects that you can actually touch, like disks, disk
drives, display screens, keyboards, printers, boards, and
chips.
Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Software
Software
Computer programs that govern/determine/control the
operation of the computer
Computer instructions or data
Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Database
Database
An organized collection of facts and information
A collection of information organized in such a way that
a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of
data
Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Telecommunications
Telecommunications
The electronic transmission of signals for
communications; enables organizations to link
computer systems into effective networks
Refers to all types of data transmission, from voice to
video
Parts of a CBIS
Five parts
Hardware
Software
Database
Telecommunications
Networks

Internet and Intranet
Internet
The worlds largest telecommunications network
A network of networks
Free exchange of information
A global network connecting millions of computers
Intranet
A network that uses Internet technology within an
organization
A network belonging to an organization
People and Procedures
People
The most important element in most computer-based
information systems
Includes people who manage, run, program, and
maintain the system
E.g., IT professionals (you!)
Procedures
Includes the strategies, policies, methods, and rules for
using the CBIS

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