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This document introduces an online treasure hunt activity about the evolution of information systems. [1] It provides learning objectives about the history of computer hardware and software, computer architectures, and the development of business applications. [2] Participants are instructed to work in groups to answer questions by researching websites listed as resources. [3] The questions cover topics like Moore's Law, computer system components, information specialists, the difference between data and information, and the main stages in the evolution of computer applications.

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Online Treasure Hunt 01

This document introduces an online treasure hunt activity about the evolution of information systems. [1] It provides learning objectives about the history of computer hardware and software, computer architectures, and the development of business applications. [2] Participants are instructed to work in groups to answer questions by researching websites listed as resources. [3] The questions cover topics like Moore's Law, computer system components, information specialists, the difference between data and information, and the main stages in the evolution of computer applications.

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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS:

An Online Treasure Hunt

EDDIE BOUY B. PALAD, BSIT


MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology
School of Computer Studies
[email protected]

INTRO

Computers have been used for business applications for only about fifty years. During this time,
dramatic improvements have been made in both hardware and software, making it possible for the benefits of
computer processing to be enjoyed by not only firms of all sizes but individuals as well. The big changes in
hardware have been the trend to smaller systems and to linking computers of all sizes to form communications
networks. The big change in software technology has been from customized programming to the use of
prewritten software systems.

After completing this online treasure hunt, you should be able to:
• Understand how computer hardware has evolved to its present level of sophistication;
• Understand the basics of computer and communications architectures;
• Know the distinction between physical and conceptual systems;
• Understand how business applications have evolved from an initial emphasis on accounting
data to the current emphasis on information for problem solving; and
• Know what innovations to expect in information technology.

Now, here is how the treasure hunt works: In groups of 3, provide the answers to the questions below
using the web resources listed. Visit the websites and read the contents. You are of course free to visit more
sites not listed in the web resources. After answering all of the small problems, proceed to the Big Task. Be
sure to work as a team.

QUESTIONS

1. What is meant by the term “Moore’s Law”?


2. In a computer system, what are the main functions of the central processing unit and random
access memory?
3. What is an information specialist? Give at least four (4) examples.
4. Is a computer a conceptual system or a physical system or both? Why?
5. Distinguish between data and information.
6. What are the five (5) main systems that made up the evolution of computer applications? Briefly
discuss each.
WEB RESOURCES

• Understanding Moore’s Law


http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/cpu/moore.ars
• Computer System
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer
• Information Specialist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006051500274

• The difference between data and information

http://jmcsweeney.co.uk/computing/m150/differences.php

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061001034017AArjohv

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/159618

THE TASKS

1. Discuss the answers of the questions above with your team mates then write your answers on
a short-sized bond paper; handwritten with a minimum of two (2) pages.

2. Submit your works on or before November 24, 2010; until 5:00pm only! Submissions after the
said deadline shall not be entertained.

NOTE: If you have questions or clarifications regarding the online treasure hunt, see me at the IT
Office during my consultation hours (Mon 8-9am and 1:30-4:30pm; TTh 7:30-10:30am).

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