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  • Q: What is information?
    A: Processed data that has meaning or value.
  • Q: How is ICT different from IT?
    A: ICT includes communication technologies like internet and mobile networks.
  • Q: What type of system was used in the 1950s–1960s?
    A: Data Processing Systems (DPS).
  • Q: Why is information security crucial?
    A: To prevent attacks, malware, and industrial espionage.
  • Q: What makes an IS effective for users?
    A: It must be fast, easy to use, and provide relevant information.
  • Q: What is information relevance?
    A: Providing users only with the data they need.
  • Q: What is data?
    A: Raw facts and figures (e.g., numbers, names).
  • Q: Give an example of IS components in an ATM system.
    A: Data: account number; Process: verification; Technology: card reader; People: customer.
  • Q: What are Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
    A: Analytical tools used to help managers make decisions.
  • Q: What does confidentiality mean in an IS?
    A: Only authorized users can access sensitive data.
  • Q: Who are the “people” in an IS?
    A: Users, analysts, managers, IT staff.
  • Q: Give one example of a security hardware measure.
    A: Card or badge readers, fingerprint scanners.
  • Q: Name the four core components of an IS.
    A: People, processes, technology, and data.
  • Q: What was the focus of MIS in the 1970s–1980s?
    A: Supporting middle management decisions.
  • Q: What is Information Technology (IT)?
    A: Hardware, software, and networks used to collect and process information.
  • Q: What is information integrity?
    A: The system’s ability to keep data accurate and consistent.
  • Q: What represents “processes” in an IS?
    A: Procedures and workflows for using information.
  • Q: What is the role of technology in an IS?
    A: To support information collection, processing, and storage.
  • Q: Why is reliability important in an IS?
    A: To ensure information remains coherent and consistent.
  • Q: What is knowledge?
    A: Information combined with experience and insight to support decisions.
  • Q: Can a company have strong IT but poor IS?
    A: Yes — if it lacks coordination between departments.
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