An information system is composed of hardware, software, a database, a network, procedures, and people. It uses computer technology and can include computers, programs, organized data files, strategies, and connections between equipment. The largest computer network is the Internet, which interconnects thousands of other networks globally and enables electronic communication through telecommunications.

1. What Is An Information System? Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition

2. Components of an Information System Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition

3. Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition

4. 2.1 Types of Information Systems Computer-based information systems (CBIS) use computer technology to perform some or all of their tasks and are composed of: Hardware Software A Database A Network Procedures People

5. Components of a CBIS Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition

6. Components of a CBIS Hardware - computer equipment used to perform input, processing, and output activities. Software - computer programs that govern the operation of the computer. Database - an organized collection of facts and information, typically consisting of two or more related data files. People - the most important element in most computer-based information systems. Procedures - include the strategies, policies, methods, and rules for using the CBIS. Fundamentals of Information Systems, Second Edition

7. Telecommunications, Network, and the Internet Telecommunications - the electronic transmission of signals for communications. Networks - used to connect computers and computer equipment in a building, around the country, or around the world to enable electronic communications. Internet - the world’s largest computer network, actually consisting of thousands of interconnected networks Fundamentals of Information Systems, Second Edition

8. Telecommunications, Networks, and the Internet Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition

9. Telecommunications, Networks, and the Internet Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition