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CGRC · Question #43

A discrete set of resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, or disposition of information best describes one of the following Response:

The correct answer is A. An information system. An information system is a comprehensive collection of resources organized to perform all functions related to data, from its initial collection to its final disposition. This includes hardware, software, data, people, and processes working together.

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Question

A discrete set of resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, or disposition of information best describes one of the following Response:

Options

  • AAn information system
  • BGeneral Support System (GSS)
  • CAn IT infrastructure
  • DA Major Application

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    90% (37)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

An information system is a comprehensive collection of resources organized to perform all functions related to data, from its initial collection to its final disposition. This includes hardware, software, data, people, and processes working together.

AAn information systemCorrect

An information system is precisely defined as a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information. This definition directly matches the description provided in the question, highlighting its comprehensive role in data management.

BGeneral Support System (GSS)

A General Support System (GSS) is a specific type of information system that provides common services (e.g., network, email) to multiple applications, but it is not the overarching term for the description given.

CAn IT infrastructure

An IT infrastructure refers to the foundational components and resources for IT operations, including hardware, software, and networks, but it's a broader concept than a system organized for specific information functions.

DA Major Application

A Major Application is a specific component or type of software within an information system, often performing a specific business function, but it does not encompass the entire set of resources for information management.

Concept tested: Definition of Information System

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/information-system

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#Information Systems#System Definition#NIST Terminology

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