Ans. COMPONENT OF COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM (CBIS)
There are five parts of computer-based information system. These are called the components of information technology.
1. Hardware
The term hardware means to machinery. This includes the central processing unit (CPU), and al! of its' supporting equipments, such as input devices, output devices, storage devices and communication devices.
2. Software
The term software means the computer programs and the manuals that support them. Computer programs are machine-readable instructions that direct the circuitry within the hardware parts of the CBIS to produce useful information from delta.
3. Data
Data are facts that are used by program to produce useful information. It may be in the form of text, graphic or figure that can be recorded and that have specific meaning.
4. Procedure '
These are set of informations and rules to design and use information system These are written in manuals and documents for use.
5. People
Every CBIS needs people if it is to be useful, who influence the success or failure of information systems.