It info processing notes
It info processing notes
Information Processing
notes 1
Manipulation of data to produce useful info.
Output- after data has been refined + manipulated into useful info — the
info is displayed to the end users
Key pointers
Humans are required to perform all the tasks
Eg: typing letter on a type write —> place in envelope —> seal envelope —>
post
Problems / Disadvantages
Slow speeds of getting data processed
Inefficient process
notes 2
Need to protect the paper that it is stored on
C.C.A.P.D
Collect: gathering data
Present: put the data gathered in a useful form in order to gain meaningful
output
Key points
technology tools and facilities are used to assist the processing of data into
info.
notes 3
examples: mail merge, photo copier (millions of copies, sort, staple, collate,
duplex)
have the potential to fail and can lead to danger in human life (eg. failed
elevators / failed smoke detectors)
notes 4
Retrieve: pull / recall from storage
Information Systems
Organized system that processes data (i.e. raw facts) + produces info. for
decision-making, progress reporting + for planning/evaluation of programs
Airline reservations
notes 5
Manufacturing inventory control systems
Extra:
More efficient
Can help companies learn more about purchase patterns and preferences
of customers
notes 6
Negative (problems) Impact of Info. Systems
By automating activities that were Heavy users of I.S may suffer
previously performed by people from repetitive stress injury ,
info. systems may eliminate jobs techno stress + other health
provs.
May allow organisations to
collect personal details about Internet can be used to distribute
people, that violates their privacy illegal copies of
software/books/articles
System outages can cause
shutdown of business / Can be expensive to set up info.
transportation services, system
paralyzing communities
Sometimes there are issues with
training personnel to use system
notes 7