WGU D322 - Section 2 Introduction to Information Technology(100% Accurate!!)

WGU D322 - Section 2 Introduction to
Information Technology(100%
Accurate!!)

Information Technology - ANSWERSUsed to create, maintain, and make information available;
responsible for storage, processing, and distribution of info



IT System - ANSWERSCollection of elements that interact to achieve common goal; includes hardware,
software, networking elements, users



Internet - ANSWERSResources available to public



Intranet - ANSWERSResources available only to users or systerm



Extranet - ANSWERSResources available within an organization, & also to 3rd parties



Outsourcing - ANSWERSConsultants brought in for technical support



5 Most Commonly Recognized Computing Disiplines - ANSWERSComputer engineering, computer
science, software engineering, informations systems, information technology



Computer System - ANSWERSa system that consists of hardware and software components that work
together to store, retrieve, and process datal



Data Pyramid - ANSWERSData - Information - Knowledge - Wisdon




Wisdom - Data Pyramid - ANSWERSKnowing the right thing to do