ITSS 3300 Exam 2 Study Guide
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Why should business professionals know about hardware / software? - correct answer ✔✔1. it
aids in making informed technology decisions, optimizing costs, and ensuring seamless
integration and compatibility between systems.
2. Organizations are interested in new hardware because they represent potential
opportunities, or threats, to their ability to generate revenue.
3. understanding security helps protect vital business data and guard against cybersecurity
threats.
How do business professionals learn about hardware/ software? - correct answer ✔✔1. They
can learn through workshops or seminars that professionally train people
2. Through the internet
3. Through social media to keep up with the trends.
Virtualization - correct answer ✔✔running multiple systems simultaneously on one physical
computer
What is cloud storage? - correct answer ✔✔a place to save your files and access anywhere with
an internet connection
Elastic leasing of pooled computer resources via Internet.
Where is the cloud located? - correct answer ✔✔Cloud Storage is a mode of computer data
storage in which digital data is stored on servers.
, Advantage of Cloud Storage - correct answer ✔✔1. Cheaper compared to in-house
2. Very flexible and is easily adaptable.
3. You can strengthen your security.
4. It provides back up hence data loss prevention is possible.
Disadvantages of Cloud Storage - correct answer ✔✔1. Heavily depends on the vendor
2. Loss of control over data location
3. Little visibility into true security and disaster preparedness capabilities.
When would you use the cloud? - correct answer ✔✔When you need flexibility or you can't
physical standards to store it.
When not to use the cloud? - correct answer ✔✔1. When law or standard industry practice
require physical control or possession of the data.
2. Heavily depends on internet usage
3. Might not be flexible with other clouds.
What is ISP? - correct answer ✔✔ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Company that provides
individual's access to the Internet and other services such as web hosting and emails.
What is the purpose of ISP? - correct answer ✔✔It provides legitimate internet address
Provides gateway to Internet.
Pay access fees and other charges to telecoms.
Difference between LAN and WAN? - correct answer ✔✔LAN: localized area network (UTD)
WAN: wide area network (UT Systems like UT Austin, UT Tyler, UT Dallas)
questions well answered graded A+
Why should business professionals know about hardware / software? - correct answer ✔✔1. it
aids in making informed technology decisions, optimizing costs, and ensuring seamless
integration and compatibility between systems.
2. Organizations are interested in new hardware because they represent potential
opportunities, or threats, to their ability to generate revenue.
3. understanding security helps protect vital business data and guard against cybersecurity
threats.
How do business professionals learn about hardware/ software? - correct answer ✔✔1. They
can learn through workshops or seminars that professionally train people
2. Through the internet
3. Through social media to keep up with the trends.
Virtualization - correct answer ✔✔running multiple systems simultaneously on one physical
computer
What is cloud storage? - correct answer ✔✔a place to save your files and access anywhere with
an internet connection
Elastic leasing of pooled computer resources via Internet.
Where is the cloud located? - correct answer ✔✔Cloud Storage is a mode of computer data
storage in which digital data is stored on servers.
, Advantage of Cloud Storage - correct answer ✔✔1. Cheaper compared to in-house
2. Very flexible and is easily adaptable.
3. You can strengthen your security.
4. It provides back up hence data loss prevention is possible.
Disadvantages of Cloud Storage - correct answer ✔✔1. Heavily depends on the vendor
2. Loss of control over data location
3. Little visibility into true security and disaster preparedness capabilities.
When would you use the cloud? - correct answer ✔✔When you need flexibility or you can't
physical standards to store it.
When not to use the cloud? - correct answer ✔✔1. When law or standard industry practice
require physical control or possession of the data.
2. Heavily depends on internet usage
3. Might not be flexible with other clouds.
What is ISP? - correct answer ✔✔ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Company that provides
individual's access to the Internet and other services such as web hosting and emails.
What is the purpose of ISP? - correct answer ✔✔It provides legitimate internet address
Provides gateway to Internet.
Pay access fees and other charges to telecoms.
Difference between LAN and WAN? - correct answer ✔✔LAN: localized area network (UTD)
WAN: wide area network (UT Systems like UT Austin, UT Tyler, UT Dallas)
