What elements are components of an information system?

• A. Hardware/Software
• B. Interconnected System
• C. People
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

An information system is made up of multiple essential elements working together: the technology layer (hardware and software) that provides capabilities, the people who operate, manage, and use the system, and the interconnected system (the network and the integration that ties everything together) that enables data to move and components to work as a cohesive whole. Hardware and software give you the tools; people provide the governance, decision-making, and daily use; the interconnected system ensures communication and data flow across devices and applications. Because all of these parts are needed for a functioning information system, the best choice is the one that includes hardware/software, the interconnected system, and people.