Assignment

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's 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.