ITS 121- 2nd assignment

A) Definitions of System.

1. A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.

2. Organization of functionally interactive units for the achievement of a common goal. All systems have inputs, outputs, and feedback, and maintain a basic level of equilibrium.

3. An organized array of individual elements and parts forming and working as a unit.

4. The entire computer system, including input/output devices, the supervisor program or OS, and possibly other software.

5. In building construction, prefabricated assemblies, components, and parts which are combined into single integrated units utilizing industrialized production techniques.

6. A group of bodily organs that have similar structures or work together to perform some function, such as the digestive system, nervous system, and respiratory system.

7. A system is an invisible name given to visible group of things bounded with some defined constraints. It is an orderly, interconnected complex arrangement of parts for the achievement of a common goal.


B) My Differentiation.

The difference between Database Management System (DBMS) and Operating System is that a Database Management System (DBMS) is a set of computer programs that controls the creation, maintenance, and the use of a database. It is a system software package that helps the use of integrated collection of data records and files known as databases while an Operating System is a program designed to run other programs on a computer. A computer’s operating system is its most important program. It is considered the backbone of a computer, managing both software and hardware resources. Operating systems are responsible for everything from the control and allocation of memory to recognizing input from external devices and transmitting output to computer displays. They also manage files on computer hard drives and control peripherals, like printers and scanners.