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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.
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.
,What is a list of essential business productivity hardware & software? - ANSWER-
A desktop, laptop or ipad would be an example of productivity hardware.
Software would be a suite like Microsoft 365 or Adobe. Computer networks
connect people and enhance their ability to communicate w/one another, w/o IT
infrastructure development.
List 3 Requirements of IOT - ANSWER-Secure Wi-Fi Connection Separate IP
address for each device
On/Off switch for each device
RFID - ANSWER-Radio Frequency Identification tags/microchips are everywhere.
Inside these tiny tags is a predetermined code which can be read by an RFID
reader. These are used in credit cards, badges, passports, pet tracking just to
name a few. Similar to barcode.
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.