2021-02-01 Class meeting Flashcards
IT industry AKA
information technology industry
IT industry:
:is typically used to refer to the companies that develop, produce, sell, or support computers, software, and computer-related products
what are some jobs in IT industry?
systems analyst computer programmer quality assurance specialist technical writer database administrator
A systems analyst does what?
investigates the requirements of a business or organization, its employees, and its customers in order to plan and implement new or improved computer services
a computer programmer does what?
designs, codes, and tests computer programs
a quality assurance specialist does what?
participates in alpha and beta testcycles of software
a technical writer does what?
creates documentation for large programming projects, and writes the online or printed user manuals that accompany computers, peripheral devices, and software
a database administrator does what?
analyzes a company’s data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it
a technical support specialist does what?
provides phone or online help to customers of computer companies and software publishers
a computer operator does what?
typically works with high-end computers, mainframes, and supercomputers
a web site designer does what?
creates, tests, posts, and modifies web pages
a network specialist/adminstrator does what?
plans, installs, and maintains one or more local area networks
a security specialist does what?
analyzes a computer system’s vulnerability to threats from viruses, worms, unauthorized access, and physical damage
a computer engineer does what?
designs and tests new hardware products, such as computers chips, circuit boards, computers, and peripheral devices
a manufacturing technician does what?
participates in the fabrication of computer chips, circuit boards, system units, or peripheral devices