An Information System

question 28

Multiple Choice

An information system:

• A) is composed of only the computer-based information resources of an organization
• B) may consist of both computer-based and manual components
• C) is different from a data processing system because it uses computers
• D) is not generally used for transaction processing

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Definitions:

Big Bluestem Grass

A tall North American prairie grass that is a dominant species in the Great Plains, known for its nutrient-rich forage.

Abiotic Components

Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

Biotic

Term that indicates life; a cell is an example of a biotic factor in the environment.

Energy Flow

The movement of energy through a food chain or ecosystem, typically from the sun through producers to consumers and finally to decomposers.