A+ Guide to IT Technical
Support 12th Edition
Andrews PDF
CompTIA - answer-IT fundamentals study guide.
Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J. P. - answer-Management information systems: Managing
the digital firm (16th ed.). Pearson.
Pearlson, K. E. & Saunders, C. S. - answer-Managing and using information systems: A
strategic approach (8th ed.). Wiley.
The IT Governance Institute - answer-COBIT 2022 framework.
agile model - answer-organizational approach emphasizing flexibility, iteration, and
rapid response to change
analyst - answer-a professional who evaluates business needs and recommends
technology solutions
application - answer-software program designed to perform specific tasks such as word
processing, data analysis, or communication
artificial intelligence (AI) - answer-technology that enables computers to simulate human
intelligence and learning
business analyst - answer-a specialist who bridges the gap between business needs
and IT capabilities
business process - answer-a sequence of activities that achieve a specific
organizational goal
chain of command - answer-the line of authority extending from top to bottom of an
organization
chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) - answer-the executive leading AI strategy and
implementation
, chief data officer (CDO) - answer-the executive overseeing data strategy, governance,
and analytics
chief information officer (CIO) - answer-the executive responsible for IT strategy and
alignment with business goals
chief security officer (CSO) - answer-the executive responsible for the organization's
security strategy and implementation
chief technology officer (CTO) - answer-the executive focused on technological
innovation and infrastructure
cloud computing - answer-delivery of computing services over the internet, including
storage, processing, and applications
customer relationship management (CRM) - answer-systems for managing all company
interactions with current and potential customers
cybersecurity - answer-the practice of protecting IT systems, networks, and data from
unauthorized access, cyber threats, and attacks
data - answer-raw facts, figures, or symbols without context, serving as an input for IT
systems
database - answer-an organized collection of structured data that allows for efficient
storage, retrieval, and management of information
database analyst - answer-a professional who manages and optimizes database
systems
database management - answer-the practice of organizing, storing, and retrieving data
efficiently and securely
decentralized structure - answer-an organization where decision-making authority is
distributed across various levels
electronic health record (EHR) - answer-a digital version of a patient's medical history,
maintained over time
engineer - answer-a professional who designs and builds technology solutions
enterprise resource planning (ERP) - answer-the integrated management of main
business processes, often in real time
flat structure - answer-an organization with few or no levels of middle management
between staff and executives