(4)List down characteristics of Computer based Information Systems?

Answer: Following are the characteristics of Computer Based Information Systems:

• Information systems are designed and developed with predetermined objectives.
• Information system has several interrelated and interdependent subsystems or components.
• Each subsystem depends on other subsystems for its inputs.
• The way a subsystem works with another subsystem is called interaction. The different subsystems interact with each other to achieve the goal of the system.


• In general, performance of one subsystem or component depends on performance of interrelated component.