D075 - Study Guide

Infrastructure - answer-Underlying foundation of organization or project. The basic framework. What is infrastructure important? How does it support organizational effectiveness? - answer-Everything else is built upon it. It allows change and evolution of the business. Paradigm Shift - answer-Total shift in thinking. How does a paradigm shift support organizational effectiveness? - answer-Allows critical business decisions. Information Technology - answer-The study, design, mgmt. & development of software & hardware. How does information technology support organizational effectiveness? - answer-Supports business processes, but is also an integral part of the business products produced. What are the 6 components of IT? - answer-Hardware Software Networks Data People Processes Hardware - answer-The physical parts of a computer, such as the RAM, CPU & NIC. Software - answer-Collection of computer programs, such as Excel & Photoshop. Networks - answer-Two or more computers connected together to communicate & share resources. What are some examples of types of networks? - answer-LAN, MAN, CAN & WAN Data - answer-Collection of information. What is an example of data? - answer-Internet Usage & Social Media Activity. The most valuable asset to a business after finances. People - answer-IT Personnel & End Users What is important about people? - answer-They are the key to the IT infrastructure. Processes - answer-Any task/activity a computer performs. Consists of the applications a business uses in its daily operations. What are 6 components of hardware? - answer-Mainframe, Midrange & Micro Computers, Desktop, Laptop & Handheld Computers Mainframe Computer - answer-Massive, room-sized computer that can process and store enormous amounts of bulk data and information. Ex.: Credit Card companies would use a mainframe. Midrange Computer - answer-Less powerful & smaller in size than a mainframe w/same ability, just on a smaller scale. Ex.: CVS Micro Computer - answer-Least powerful computer in terms of power. Ex.: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet & Handheld Desktop - answer-Computer made to reside on a desk for personal use. Laptop - answer-Computer designed for portability for personal use. Handheld - answer-Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) used to organize information.