Key Components - Correct Answer Hardware, Software, Data
Information Technology - Correct Answer The technology used in creating, maintaining,
and making information accessible
Information System - Correct Answer Takes in raw data entered by a user or acquired from a
data source or sources (input), deliberately transforms the data into information (process),
and provides the results of the transformation to the user (output)
IT department in an organization - Correct Answer IT is responsible for the storage,
processing, and distribution of information.
Networks - Correct Answer Organization servers and give employees access to the
resources, the data, and the exchange of networks.
Infrastructure - Correct Answer The system of hardware, software, facilities, and service
components that support the delivery of business systems and IT-enabled processes.
Difference between input, output, and storage - Correct Answer *Input: hard disk is inserted
into the computer to store information in the computer
*Output: displays information in a pictorial form allowing the user to interact directly with the
computer
*Storage: Random Access Memory (RAM) holds programs and data when the computer is
in use
Core of Components of IT Hardware - Correct Answer Hard Disk, Monitor, Motherboard,
CPU, RAM
Software Development - Correct Answer Implementing various algorithms that transform
data into another, which performs calculations, manipulate files, or complete other repetitive
tasks, can be time-consuming or dangerous to an employee.
Business Analysis - Correct Answer *Organizations improve their operations by optimizing
their technology
, *IT changes rapidly, so organizations must constantly investigate and plan or replace
systems.
Information Systems Requirements and needs - Correct Answer *Security: Organizations
try to aim for secure systems to prevent incidents that can disrupt business. Unauthorized
access could cause data loss or modifications
*Accessibility functions: These functions are designed to help people with disabilities use
technology more easily
IT department in an organization - Correct Answer Analyzing, specifying, designing,
developing, testing, and maintaining software that is beneficial and effective for the
company or client. Oversees the installation and maintenance of computer network
systems within a company. Helps an organization to analyze its current IT and identify areas
where changes could lead to cost savings.
Intranet - Correct Answer A local or restricted communications network, especially a private
network created using World Wide Web software.
Business Intelligence - Correct Answer
Project Management - Correct Answer
Outsourcing Services (OS) - Correct Answer The business practice of hiring a party outside
a company to perform services or create goods that were traditionally performed in-house
by the company's own employees and staff.
Taxonomies - Correct Answer The discipline studying the classification criteria of a given set
of items and a specific classification system of knowledge organization
Software Engineer - Correct Answer A person who is responsible for designing and
developing software that makes hardware and software systems work, including operating
systems, database systems, and embedded systems.
Network Engineer - Correct Answer A person who is responsible for setup, configure,
maintain, and upgrade system where data resides that support the exchange of information,
including communication systems and networks.