Which of the Following Is a Component of an Information

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a component of an information system, but not of information technology?

• A) hardware
• B) data
• C) people
• D) software

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Definitions:

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a net societal welfare loss.

Side Effects

Unintended consequences or secondary effects resulting from an action or decision, often seen in medicine, economics, and environmental policy.

Nonmarket Participants

Individuals or entities that engage in economic activities outside the formal market, often not reflected in formal economic statistics or analyses.

Externality

An outcome from economic action that affects people who are not directly involved, and this impact can be beneficial or harmful.