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HCIS 245 WEEK 1 Assignment 1

University of Phoenix Material :
Information Systems Worksheet
Complete Parts A and B of this worksheet.
Cite any outside sources consistent with APA guidelines.

Part A:

Define each vocabulary word in the following table. Use your textbooks or an outside source as a reference.

Provide examples where requested, use complete sentences, and be clear and concise when explaining your answers.

Vocabulary Words	Definitions	Purpose	Type (if applicable)
Information System			
Hardware			
CPU			
Memory and Storage			
Bit			
Byte			
Input and Output Devices			
Software 			
Operating Systems			


Part B:

Write 50- to 300-word responses to each of the following questions based on this week- readings and your personal experience. Use your own words and provide examples to support your answers.

Cite any outside sources consistent with APA guidelines.

1.	Explain the difference between computer hardware and software?


2.	How can technology be used to bring health care information in areas of the world that lack electricity and landlines?


3.	Why is the use of information systems in health care important? Explain your answer.