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Information Technology - answers Comprehensive set of tools, systems, and processes
that manage, store, process, and communicate information in electronic form.
Information Technology Infrastructure - answers Collection of physical and virtual
resources that support and enable the functioning of IT systems.
Hardware - answers Physical and tangible parts of a computer system.
Software - answers Set of computer instructions that tell the computer how to work and
perform tasks.
Networking - answers Connecting computers and devices to share information and
resources.
Data Management - answers Process of organizing, storing, and retrieving data in
various formats.
IT Service - answers Application of technical expertise, processes, and resources to
create, manage, and deliver value to customers or end-users within an organization.
Data Storage - answers Process of storing data in databases or other storage systems.
Cloud Computing - answers Delivery of computing resources, services, and applications
over the internet rather than hosting them on-premises.
Network Infrastructure - answers Physical and virtual components that enable the
connectivity and communication between devices in a network.
Security Mechanisms - answers Hardware and software measures implemented to
protect IT infrastructure from unauthorized access or cyber threats.
Database - answers Organized collection of structured data that allows for efficient
access, retrieval, modification, and manipulation.
Data Warehousing - answers Centralized storage system for structured and semi-
structured data from various sources across an organization.
Data Lakes - answers Centralized storage system for raw, unprocessed, or semi-
structured data, often used for big data analytics and machine learning.
, Data Marts - answers Smaller, focused data storage solutions catering to specific
business units or functions.
Data Hubs - answers Centralized data storage and integration platforms that connect
and consolidate data from multiple sources.
End Users - answers Individuals who use the hardware, software, networks, and
databases in their daily work.
Computer Competency - answers Knowledge and understanding of computing systems
and their business relationship.
Best Practices - answers Management processes, techniques, or methods that are
most effective at achieving desired outcomes.
Moore's Law - answers Observation that computing power doubles every 18 months.
Early Adopters - answers Businesses that purchase and implement new technology as
it comes to market to gain a competitive advantage.
Followers - answers Businesses that wait for technology to improve before adopting it,
believing there is no immediate competitive advantage.
IT Training - answers Process of educating employees on how to effectively and
efficiently use information technology.
IT Governance - answers Oversight and management of IT infrastructure, including
computer security.
Intranet - answers Private part of the internet used by an organization to share
information internally.
Competitive Advantage - answers Benefit gained by a business over its competitors
through the use of information technology.
Business Processes - answers Automated processes developed by a business to
transact day-to-day operations.
IT Baseline - answers Fundamental understanding of hardware, software, and networks
in business computing.
IT News - answers Current information on technology advancements and trends.
Business Processes - answers Activities that organizations perform to reach their
business goals.