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Information Processed data. Information Systems A collection of data and information used to support the management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components and human resources that enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and the delivery of information. This has existed for a lot longer than computers. Hacking When an individual obtains unauthorized access to a host DIKW Hierarchy Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom) Operating Systems Primary task is to allow a computer user to easily access the hardware and software of a computer system

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Information i.-i.- i.- Processed data. i.-




Information Systems A collection of data and information used to
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support the management of an organization. Also refers to the
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technical components and human resources that enable the assembly,
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storage, and processing of data and the delivery of information. This
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has existed for a lot longer than computers.
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Hacking i.-i.- i.- When an individual obtains unauthorized access to a host
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DIKW Hierarchy
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knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
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Operating Systems Primary task is to allow a computer user to
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easily access the hardware and software of a computer system
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,Data in DIKW i.- The input directly received by the user (or
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computer). It is generally not usable until it has been converted into a
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relevant form. i.-




Information in DIKW Having been inferred from data; one or more
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processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more
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useful form. i.-




Knowledge in DIKW Information that has been put to use;
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information placed into a context. Refined information such that the
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user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant portions of
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information when needed. i.- i.-




Wisdom in DIKW Provides a social setting to knowledge; an
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understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-



and experience.
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Information Technology The technology used in creating,
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maintaining, and making information accessible. i.- i.- i.- i.-




IT Professional Roles
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System Administrator Maintains all aspects of the system including
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hardware, software, and programming. i.- i.- i.-

,Network Administrator i.- i.-i.- i.- In charge of all aspects of the computer
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Database Administrator Focuses on the design, development, and
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support of database management systems (DBMSs).
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Security Administrator
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security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
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Web Administrator
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troubleshoots web severs. i.- i.-




Support IT Professionals
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Characteristics of Quality Data Relevance - the data being used
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must apply directly to the decision being made
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Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely
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Thorough - the data must be complete
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, Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and
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should be captured as close to the point of activity as possible.
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Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection
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processes across collections points and over time
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IPOS i.-i.- i.- The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
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Input i.-i.- i.- Raw data is entered by the user.
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Processing i.-i.- i.- Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
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Output i.-i.- i.- Information is output so user can see results. i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-




Storage i.-i.- i.- Processed information is stored for permanent record. i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-




Computer System A collection of components that work together
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to meet the needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware,
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software, networks, or users. i.- i.- i.-




Hardware Physical components of a computer system which
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include the system unit and its components and peripheral devices;
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tangible aspects of the computer.i.- i.- i.- i.-

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