Intro to IT

3 Main Modules to Learn to Answer to : 'Areas of IT', 'Technology, Infrastructure, and Security', and 'The Evolving Nature of Technology'

Areas of IT Question 1 : Describe Key IT Areas and their roles in Business

Areas of IT Question 2 : Explain how IT Supports Business Goals and Processes

Areas of IT Question 3 : Identify IT’s Pyramid Scheme of roles.

Technology Infrastructure and Security Question 1 : Identify the components of information technology infrastructure.

Technology Infrastructure and Security Question 2 : Describe the types of software, software applications, programming languages, and software development methods used in an organization.

Technology Infrastructure and Security Question 3 : Identify the network, database, and cloud computing components of technology infrastructure and their roles in supporting business operations.

Technology Infrastructure and Security Question 4 : Identify the security threats and risks, and strategies to protect a company’s technology infrastructure.

The Evolving Nature of Technology Question 1 : Describe the effects of emerging technology on IT and an organizations.

The Evolving Nature of Technology Question 2 : Identify strategies to keep updated on emerging technologies.

What is a primary purpose of an IT system?

To create physical products

Which role does software play in an IT System?

Software provides instructions for hardware to perform tasks.

Why are networks important in an IT system?

Networks enable communication and data exchange between different parts of the system.

A company wants to study customer purchase patterns to improve marketing strategies. Which area of IT should the company use?

AI and or Data Analytics

IT Governance and Management

Ensures the alignment of IT resources with business goals

Business Intelligence Tools

Software commonly used to enhance analyses in strategic decision-making processes.

Predictive Analytic Tools

Forecasts and predicts future events and trends.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

A standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCIP/IP based network, like the internet.

Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

A protocol used for transferring hypertext requests and information on the World Wide WED, enabling communication between web browsers and servers.

Internet Protocol

A set of rules for addressing and routing data packets so that they can travel across networks and reach their destination.

Open Systems interconnection (OSI) Model

A conceptual framework that standardizes network communication into even layers, helping to understand and troubleshoot network processes.

Simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)

A protocol used for sending emails between servers, typically used for sending messages from an email client to a mail server.

Transmission media

The physical or logical pathways through which data travels within a network.

Wired Communication

A form of data transmission that uses physical cables such a fiber optic coaxial, or twisted pair cables.

Wireless communication

A method of data transmission that uses radio waves, microwaves, or infrared signals to send information without physical cables.