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LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 
INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS AND ITS
COMPONENTS 
After reading this chapter, you will be able to - 
? Understand about working of Financial and Accounting 
System. 
? Comprehend the knowledge about various components of 
an Information System and its working. 
? Appreciate nuances of Application Systems, Operating 
Systems, Database Systems, Networking and Communication 
Systems. 
? Grasp various types of threats and their mitigating controls 
to minimize the impact. 
? Understand types of controls and audit aspects of various 
systems. 
?
Comprehend about an organization structure and individual 
roles and responsibilities.
 
CHAPTER 
3 
Page 2


 
LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 
INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS AND ITS
COMPONENTS 
After reading this chapter, you will be able to - 
? Understand about working of Financial and Accounting 
System. 
? Comprehend the knowledge about various components of 
an Information System and its working. 
? Appreciate nuances of Application Systems, Operating 
Systems, Database Systems, Networking and Communication 
Systems. 
? Grasp various types of threats and their mitigating controls 
to minimize the impact. 
? Understand types of controls and audit aspects of various 
systems. 
?
Comprehend about an organization structure and individual 
roles and responsibilities.
 
CHAPTER 
3 
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.2 
 
 
Information 
Systems (IS)
Components
People 
Resources
Computer 
System
Hardware
Software
Data Resources
Networking and 
Communication 
System
Controls
Objectives
Classification
Objectives of 
Controls
Nature of 
Information 
System 
Resources
Audit Functions
Auditing
Audit Trail
Environmental
Controls
Physical Security 
Controls
Logical Access 
Controls
Managerial 
Controls
Application 
Controls
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LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 
INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS AND ITS
COMPONENTS 
After reading this chapter, you will be able to - 
? Understand about working of Financial and Accounting 
System. 
? Comprehend the knowledge about various components of 
an Information System and its working. 
? Appreciate nuances of Application Systems, Operating 
Systems, Database Systems, Networking and Communication 
Systems. 
? Grasp various types of threats and their mitigating controls 
to minimize the impact. 
? Understand types of controls and audit aspects of various 
systems. 
?
Comprehend about an organization structure and individual 
roles and responsibilities.
 
CHAPTER 
3 
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.2 
 
 
Information 
Systems (IS)
Components
People 
Resources
Computer 
System
Hardware
Software
Data Resources
Networking and 
Communication 
System
Controls
Objectives
Classification
Objectives of 
Controls
Nature of 
Information 
System 
Resources
Audit Functions
Auditing
Audit Trail
Environmental
Controls
Physical Security 
Controls
Logical Access 
Controls
Managerial 
Controls
Application 
Controls
3.3 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ITS COMPONENTS 
 
3.1 INTRODUCTION 
Over the past few centuries, the world has moved on from connection amongst 
individuals to more of connection amongst systems. We now have systems that 
are constantly exchanging information about various things and even about us, 
many a times without human intervention. This inter-networking of physical 
devices, vehicles, smart devices, embedded electronics, software, sensors or any 
such device is often referred to as IoT (Internet of Things). 
What is interesting about various emerging technologies is that at its core we 
have some key elements, namely, People, Computer Systems (Hardware, 
Operating System and other Software), Data Resources, Networking and 
Communication System. In this chapter, we are going to explore each of those 
key elements. 
3.2 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
Information System: Information System (IS) is a combination of people, 
hardware, software, communication devices, network and data resources that 
processes (can be storing, retrieving, transforming information) data and 
information for a specific purpose. The system needs inputs from user (key in 
instructions and commands, typing, scanning) which will then be processed 
(calculating, reporting) using technology devices such as computers, and produce 
output (printing reports, displaying results) that will be sent to another user or 
other system via a network and a feedback method that controls the operation. 
The main aim and purpose of each Information System is to convert the data into 
information which is useful and meaningful. An Information System depends on 
the resources of people (end users and IS specialists), hardware (machines and 
media), software (programs and procedures), data (data and knowledge bases), 
and networks (communications media and network support) to perform input, 
processing, output, storage, and control activities that transform data resources 
into information products. This information system model highlights the 
relationships among the components and activities of information systems. It also 
provides a framework that emphasizes four major concepts that can be applied to 
all types of information systems. An Information System model involves following 
steps well depicted in the Fig. 3.2.1: 
? Input: Data is collected from an organization or from external environments 
and converted into suitable format required for processing.  
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LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 
INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS AND ITS
COMPONENTS 
After reading this chapter, you will be able to - 
? Understand about working of Financial and Accounting 
System. 
? Comprehend the knowledge about various components of 
an Information System and its working. 
? Appreciate nuances of Application Systems, Operating 
Systems, Database Systems, Networking and Communication 
Systems. 
? Grasp various types of threats and their mitigating controls 
to minimize the impact. 
? Understand types of controls and audit aspects of various 
systems. 
?
Comprehend about an organization structure and individual 
roles and responsibilities.
 
CHAPTER 
3 
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.2 
 
 
Information 
Systems (IS)
Components
People 
Resources
Computer 
System
Hardware
Software
Data Resources
Networking and 
Communication 
System
Controls
Objectives
Classification
Objectives of 
Controls
Nature of 
Information 
System 
Resources
Audit Functions
Auditing
Audit Trail
Environmental
Controls
Physical Security 
Controls
Logical Access 
Controls
Managerial 
Controls
Application 
Controls
3.3 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ITS COMPONENTS 
 
3.1 INTRODUCTION 
Over the past few centuries, the world has moved on from connection amongst 
individuals to more of connection amongst systems. We now have systems that 
are constantly exchanging information about various things and even about us, 
many a times without human intervention. This inter-networking of physical 
devices, vehicles, smart devices, embedded electronics, software, sensors or any 
such device is often referred to as IoT (Internet of Things). 
What is interesting about various emerging technologies is that at its core we 
have some key elements, namely, People, Computer Systems (Hardware, 
Operating System and other Software), Data Resources, Networking and 
Communication System. In this chapter, we are going to explore each of those 
key elements. 
3.2 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
Information System: Information System (IS) is a combination of people, 
hardware, software, communication devices, network and data resources that 
processes (can be storing, retrieving, transforming information) data and 
information for a specific purpose. The system needs inputs from user (key in 
instructions and commands, typing, scanning) which will then be processed 
(calculating, reporting) using technology devices such as computers, and produce 
output (printing reports, displaying results) that will be sent to another user or 
other system via a network and a feedback method that controls the operation. 
The main aim and purpose of each Information System is to convert the data into 
information which is useful and meaningful. An Information System depends on 
the resources of people (end users and IS specialists), hardware (machines and 
media), software (programs and procedures), data (data and knowledge bases), 
and networks (communications media and network support) to perform input, 
processing, output, storage, and control activities that transform data resources 
into information products. This information system model highlights the 
relationships among the components and activities of information systems. It also 
provides a framework that emphasizes four major concepts that can be applied to 
all types of information systems. An Information System model involves following 
steps well depicted in the Fig. 3.2.1: 
? Input: Data is collected from an organization or from external environments 
and converted into suitable format required for processing.  
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.4 
? Process: A process is a series of steps undertaken to achieve desired 
outcome or goal. Information Systems are becoming more and more 
integrated with organizational processes, bringing more productivity and 
better control to those processes.  
? Output: The system processes the data by applying the appropriate 
procedure on it and the information thus produced is stored for future use 
or communicated to user. Three basic activities of an information system 
that are defined above, helps enterprise in making decisions, control 
operations, analyze problems and create new products or services as an 
output. 
 
Fig. 3.2.1: Functions of Information Systems 
? Feedback: Apart from these activities, information system also needs 
feedback that is returned to appropriate members of the enterprises to help 
them to evaluate at the input stage. 
3.3 COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
With the help of information systems enterprises and individuals can use 
computers to collect, store, and process, analyze, and distribute information. 
There are different types of information systems, i.e. Manual (paper and pencil) 
information system, Informal (word of mouth) information system, Formal (written 
procedures) information system and Computer based information system. This 
chapter mainly focuses on Computer Based Information System. A Computer 
Based Information system is a combination of people, IT and business processes 
that helps management in taking important decisions to carry out the business 
successfully.  
Page 5


 
LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 
INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS AND ITS
COMPONENTS 
After reading this chapter, you will be able to - 
? Understand about working of Financial and Accounting 
System. 
? Comprehend the knowledge about various components of 
an Information System and its working. 
? Appreciate nuances of Application Systems, Operating 
Systems, Database Systems, Networking and Communication 
Systems. 
? Grasp various types of threats and their mitigating controls 
to minimize the impact. 
? Understand types of controls and audit aspects of various 
systems. 
?
Comprehend about an organization structure and individual 
roles and responsibilities.
 
CHAPTER 
3 
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.2 
 
 
Information 
Systems (IS)
Components
People 
Resources
Computer 
System
Hardware
Software
Data Resources
Networking and 
Communication 
System
Controls
Objectives
Classification
Objectives of 
Controls
Nature of 
Information 
System 
Resources
Audit Functions
Auditing
Audit Trail
Environmental
Controls
Physical Security 
Controls
Logical Access 
Controls
Managerial 
Controls
Application 
Controls
3.3 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ITS COMPONENTS 
 
3.1 INTRODUCTION 
Over the past few centuries, the world has moved on from connection amongst 
individuals to more of connection amongst systems. We now have systems that 
are constantly exchanging information about various things and even about us, 
many a times without human intervention. This inter-networking of physical 
devices, vehicles, smart devices, embedded electronics, software, sensors or any 
such device is often referred to as IoT (Internet of Things). 
What is interesting about various emerging technologies is that at its core we 
have some key elements, namely, People, Computer Systems (Hardware, 
Operating System and other Software), Data Resources, Networking and 
Communication System. In this chapter, we are going to explore each of those 
key elements. 
3.2 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
Information System: Information System (IS) is a combination of people, 
hardware, software, communication devices, network and data resources that 
processes (can be storing, retrieving, transforming information) data and 
information for a specific purpose. The system needs inputs from user (key in 
instructions and commands, typing, scanning) which will then be processed 
(calculating, reporting) using technology devices such as computers, and produce 
output (printing reports, displaying results) that will be sent to another user or 
other system via a network and a feedback method that controls the operation. 
The main aim and purpose of each Information System is to convert the data into 
information which is useful and meaningful. An Information System depends on 
the resources of people (end users and IS specialists), hardware (machines and 
media), software (programs and procedures), data (data and knowledge bases), 
and networks (communications media and network support) to perform input, 
processing, output, storage, and control activities that transform data resources 
into information products. This information system model highlights the 
relationships among the components and activities of information systems. It also 
provides a framework that emphasizes four major concepts that can be applied to 
all types of information systems. An Information System model involves following 
steps well depicted in the Fig. 3.2.1: 
? Input: Data is collected from an organization or from external environments 
and converted into suitable format required for processing.  
 
 
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
3.4 
? Process: A process is a series of steps undertaken to achieve desired 
outcome or goal. Information Systems are becoming more and more 
integrated with organizational processes, bringing more productivity and 
better control to those processes.  
? Output: The system processes the data by applying the appropriate 
procedure on it and the information thus produced is stored for future use 
or communicated to user. Three basic activities of an information system 
that are defined above, helps enterprise in making decisions, control 
operations, analyze problems and create new products or services as an 
output. 
 
Fig. 3.2.1: Functions of Information Systems 
? Feedback: Apart from these activities, information system also needs 
feedback that is returned to appropriate members of the enterprises to help 
them to evaluate at the input stage. 
3.3 COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
With the help of information systems enterprises and individuals can use 
computers to collect, store, and process, analyze, and distribute information. 
There are different types of information systems, i.e. Manual (paper and pencil) 
information system, Informal (word of mouth) information system, Formal (written 
procedures) information system and Computer based information system. This 
chapter mainly focuses on Computer Based Information System. A Computer 
Based Information system is a combination of people, IT and business processes 
that helps management in taking important decisions to carry out the business 
successfully.  
 
 
3.5 
 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ITS COMPONENTS  
 
Information Systems are networks of hardware and software that people and 
organizations use to create, collect, filter, process, transform and distribute data. 
Information Systems are interrelated components working together to collect, 
process, and store and disseminate information to support decision-making, 
coordination, control, analysis and visualization in an organization. An 
Information System comprise of People, Hardware, Software, Data and 
Network for communication support shown in Fig. 3.3.1. 
Here, people mean all those who operate, manage, maintain and use the system 
i.e. system administrator, IS personnel, programmers and end users i.e. the 
persons, who can use hardware and software for retrieving the desired 
information. The hardware means the physical components of the computers i.e. 
server or smart terminals with different configurations like 
corei3/corei5/corei7/corei9 processors etc. and software means the system 
software (operating systems), application software (different type of computer 
programs designed to perform specific task) and utility software (e.g. tools). The 
data is the raw fact which is input to the system. It may be alphanumeric, text, 
image, video, audio, and other forms. The network means communication media 
(Internet, Intranet, Extranet etc.). 
 
Fig. 3.3.1: Components of Information Systems 
3.3.1 People Resources 
While thinking about Information Systems, it is easy to get too focused on the 
technological components and forget that we must look beyond these tools at 
the whole picture and try to understand how technology integrates into an 
organization. A focus on people involved in Information Systems is the next step. 
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1. What are the components of an Information System?
Ans. The components of an Information System include hardware, software, data, procedures, and people. Hardware refers to the physical devices such as computers, servers, and networking equipment. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware. Data refers to the information that is stored and processed by the system. Procedures refer to the set of instructions and guidelines that govern the use of the system. People refer to the individuals who interact with the system, including users, administrators, and support staff.
2. Why is hardware an important component of an Information System?
Ans. Hardware is an important component of an Information System because it provides the physical infrastructure necessary for the system to function. It includes devices such as computers, servers, and networking equipment, which are used to process and store data. Without hardware, the other components of the system, such as software and data, would not be able to perform their functions. Therefore, hardware is crucial for the overall operation and effectiveness of an Information System.
3. How does software contribute to the functionality of an Information System?
Ans. Software plays a critical role in the functionality of an Information System. It refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware and enable users to perform various tasks and operations. Software can range from operating systems and database management systems to productivity tools and custom applications. It provides the necessary instructions and algorithms for processing data, managing resources, and facilitating communication. Without software, the hardware would be useless, as it would not be able to perform any meaningful tasks.
4. What is the significance of data in an Information System?
Ans. Data is a crucial component of an Information System as it represents the information that is processed, stored, and retrieved by the system. It can include various types of information, such as customer records, financial transactions, inventory data, and more. Data serves as the foundation for decision-making, analysis, and reporting within an organization. It needs to be accurately captured, stored, and organized to ensure its integrity and usability. Without data, an Information System would lack the necessary information to support business operations and decision-making processes.
5. How do procedures and people contribute to the effective use of an Information System?
Ans. Procedures and people are essential components of an Information System as they govern its use and ensure its effective operation. Procedures refer to the set of instructions and guidelines that dictate how the system should be used, including data entry protocols, security measures, backup procedures, and more. People, on the other hand, refer to the individuals who interact with the system, such as users, administrators, and support staff. They are responsible for following the procedures, utilizing the system's capabilities, and resolving any issues that may arise. Without well-defined procedures and knowledgeable people, an Information System may be underutilized or prone to errors.
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