1. Define:

• datum
• data
• information
• system

2. Describe:

• information systems
• communications systems

3. Define:

• carriers
• service providers

4. Describe:

• management information systems
• computer systems
• computer-based information systems

5. Describe:

• centralised information systems
• distributed information systems

6. Describe:

• open information systems
• closed information systems

7. Apply logical data flow diagrams.

8. Apply analysis techniques.

9. Apply design techniques including “life cycle” and “prototyping”.

10. Define and compare:

• “top down” design
• “bottom up” development

11. Define project management including:

• teams
• planning
• progress reports
• time management
• work assignment (work breakdown structure)

Note: Students are expected to develop skills in the analysis and design of information systems in association with other sections of this subject.