The term computer describes a device made up of a combination of electronic and electro-mechanical components. By itself, a computer has no intelligence and is...

The term computer describes a device made up of a combination of electronic and electro-mechanical components. By itself, a computer has no intelligence and is referred to as hardware which means simply the physical equipment. Tile hardware cannot be used, until it is connected to other elements,
all of which constitute the six parts-of a computer-based information system.
Required:
Describe the six components of a computer-based information system.

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Input, processing, storage, output
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Organization
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Environment
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Technology
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Feedback
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People

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gregorymasila answered the question on November 27, 2017 at 11:25

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