1004INT Information Systems - Griffith



1008ICT Information Systems

Module 1 – Theory Review Questions

Answers to some of these questions can be found on the course web site for this module. All of the concepts and most of the answers will be explained during lectures so take some notes. PowerPoint slides in the “resources” section of the module Web page will have everything else that you need.

1. Briefly explain Moore’s Law

2. Based on Moore’s Law what might you assume about changes in the average student entering this information systems course

3. What is the key feature of IT (Information Technology) that has had the most impact on businesses and organisations?

4. Define the term “system”

5. Briefly explain why information systems are important to organisations

6. List the five key components of an information system

7. Which of those five components is the most important? Why?

8. Briefly explain the concept of “user-centeredness”

9. What kind of software is MS Notepad?

10. Complete this: A Web browser converts a ________ into a ____________

11. Briefly explain the different ways in which an information system and its components can be sourced?

12. What is the difference between hardware and software?

13. Complete this: An information system converts ____________ into useful __________

14. Briefly explain the steps in the System Development Life Cycle

15. Briefly explain the process of “requirements modelling”

16. What is “joint application design”?

17. Under what circumstances might you need to employ a systems analyst on a full-time basis?

18. Complete this: A systems analyst converts business _________ into IT _______ to meet business needs

19. What are the two key skills/abilities of a systems analyst?

20. Research: Briefly describe the relationship between the Internet and an intranet.

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