Automated information system
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The term automated information system means an assembly of computer
hardware
, software, firmware
, or any combination of these, configured to accomplish specific information
-handling operations, such as communication, computation, dissemination, processing, and storage of information. Included are computers, word processing
systems, networks, or other electronic information handling systems, and associated equipment. Management information systems are a common example of automated information systems.
this helps you in gathering information.
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
hardware
Hardware
Hardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. Household hardware is typically sold in hardware stores....
, software, firmware
Firmware
In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices...
, or any combination of these, configured to accomplish specific information
Information
Information in its most restricted technical sense is a message or collection of messages that consists of an ordered sequence of symbols, or it is the meaning that can be interpreted from such a message or collection of messages. Information can be recorded or transmitted. It can be recorded as...
-handling operations, such as communication, computation, dissemination, processing, and storage of information. Included are computers, word processing
Word processing
Word processing is the creation of documents using a word processor. It can also refer to advanced shorthand techniques, sometimes used in specialized contexts with a specially modified typewriter.-External links:...
systems, networks, or other electronic information handling systems, and associated equipment. Management information systems are a common example of automated information systems.
this helps you in gathering information.
See also
- Federal Standard 1037CFederal Standard 1037CFederal Standard 1037C, titled Telecommunications: Glossary of Telecommunication Terms is a United States Federal Standard, issued by the General Services Administration pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended....
- Management Information SystemManagement information systemA management information system provides information needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively. Management information systems involve three primary resources: people, technology, and information. Management information systems are distinct from other information systems in that...
- National Information Systems Security Glossary