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PARTICIPANTS AND USERS

PARTICIPANTS

Participants are people that are able to interact and carry out the information processes within an information system. They are able to alter or change data within that system using information technology hardware and software.

Participants at NASA

Some participants that interact with the information systems at NASA would include:

  • Astronauts

  • Scientists & researchers

  • Engineers

  • IT technicians

USERS

Users are people that are not able to carry out information processes within an information system but are affected by it and are still necessary for the system's purpose. 

Users at NASA

Some users that are affected by the information systems at NASA would include:

  • The general population

  • The US government

  • Educators

  • Students

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