An information system can be defined technically as a set of interrelated components that collect (or retrieve), process, store, and distribute information to support:
A)decision making and control in an organization.
B)communications and data flow.
C)managers analyzing the organization's raw data.
D)the creation of new products and services.

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The definition given in the statement clearly mentions that the purpose of an information system is to support decision making and control in an organization. Option B refers to communication and data flow, which is a part of the information system, but not its sole purpose. Option C refers to managers analyzing raw data, which is again a part of the information system but not its entire purpose. Option D refers to the creation of new products and services, which is not mentioned in the definition of an information system given in the statement.

An Information System Can Be Defined Technically as a Set