Unit 2: Foundations of ITM

Question 1

Best Practice

Answer 1

A management process, technique, or method that is most effective at arriving at a desired outcome or a better outcome than any other process, technique, or method.

Question 2

Bus Topology

Answer 2

A network topology sometimes called a linear bus, where each of a network’s nodes are connected to a common linear backbone that has two endpoints.

Question 3

Campus Area Network (CAN)

Answer 3

A computer network that connects two or more LANs that are located on a campus.

Question 4

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Answer 4

The CISO is generally focused on the security of an organization’s data and information, making sure it is backed up, deciding who gets to see it and who does not, and so on.

Question 5

Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Answer 5

A CSO is in charge of such things as the physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and corporate assets and may have a law enforcement background.

Question 6

Chief Technology Officers (CTO)

Answer 6

The CTO runs the organization’s IT engineering group and serves as the company’s top technology architect.

Question 7

Click Fraud

Answer 7

An internet fraud scheme that automatically passes a user to an advertiser, whether they had any intention of visiting or not, in order to collect a per-click fee.

Question 8

Computer Network

Answer 8

Two or more computers connected together to communicate and share resources.

Question 9

Cybersecurity

Answer 9

The convergence of technologies, sound practice, and processes designed to protect networks and their devices, programs, and data from attack or unauthorized access.

Question 10

Database Administrators (DBAs)

Answer 10

DBAs categorize data requirements and create the database entities and models that ensure accurate and smooth-flowing information throughout a business.

Question 11

Disk Storage

Answer 11

Nonvolatile, secondary storage on a physical device like a hard drive or optical disk with a read/write apparatus.

Question 12

Ethernet Card

Answer 12

Provides the computer with a unique 48-bit address called a MAC (media access control) address. No two Ethernet cards have the same address.

Question 13

Firewall

Answer 13

Specialized hardware and software that ensures that only authorized personnel can access and use an organization’s intranet.

Question 14

Gantt Chart

Answer 14

A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule.

Question 15

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Answer 15

The visual system of computer screen designs that allow a user to interact with an electronic device.

Question 16

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Answer 16

The major markup language used to create web pages.

Question 17

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Answer 17

Protocol used to define how messages are formatted and transmitted on the internet.

Question 18

IT Managers

Answer 18

IT managers are in charge of software application development teams that develop, design, program, and test software applications.

Question 19

Information Security Analysts (ISA)

Answer 19

ISAs are responsible for protecting all sensitive information within an organization.

Question 20

Infrastructure

Answer 20

The underlying foundation or basic framework for an organization or project.

Question 21

Internet Fraud

Answer 21

Refers to any fraudulent activity in an online setting. Internet fraud can occur through email systems, message boards, chat rooms, or websites.

Question 22

Knowledge Management Systems (KMS)

Answer 22

Collaborative systems that organize, create, and distribute an organization’s collective knowledge to its employees, which is called knowledge transfer.

Question 23

Local Area Network (LAN)

Answer 23

A computer network that is relatively small, typically in a single building, but sometimes as small as a single room.

Question 24

MAC (Media Access Control) Address

Answer 24

A MAC is responsible for the transmission of data packets to and from the network interface card, and to and from another remotely shared channel.

Question 25

Mainframe Computers

Answer 25

Massive, room-sized computers that process and store enormous amounts of bulk data and information.

Question 26

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Answer 26

A computer network that connects two or more LANs or CANs together within the boundaries of a town or city.

Question 27

Microcomputers

Answer 27

The least powerful computers in terms of processing and come in four typical configurations: desktop, laptop, tablet, and handheld.

Question 28

Midrange Computers

Answer 28

Less powerful and smaller in physical size than mainframe computers, they do many of the same things but on a smaller scale.

Question 29

Network Administrator

Answer 29

The person(s) responsible for smooth network operations, network performance, and implementation of new nodes or even new networks.

Question 30

Network Hub

Answer 30

A central location of the computer network that serves as a traffic cop for network connection and communication.

Question 31

Network Interface Controller

Answer 31

A card that is plugged into a slot on the motherboard inside of the computer and allows a network cable to be plugged in so it can interface or communicate with other computers.

Question 32

Network Operating System (NOS)

Answer 32

Software that controls an entire network.

Question 33

Network Protocol

Answer 33

A set of rules a network must follow.

Question 34

Node

Answer 34

Any device that is connected as part of a computer network, including computers, hubs, printers, and switches.

Question 35

Optical Disk

Answer 35

A computer disk that uses optical storage techniques and technology to read and write data.

Question 36

Peer-to-peer Networks (P2P)

Answer 36

Computer networks that connect computers directly to one another without the use of a server.

Question 37

Phishing

Answer 37

A criminal activity that involves using social engineering techniques and attempts to deceptively gain private information, like usernames, PIN numbers, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a legitimate business organization, typically in a legitimate-looking email.

Question 38

Point of Failure

Answer 38

A part of a system that, if it fails, will stop the entire system from working.

Question 39

Process

Answer 39

Any task a computer performs.

Question 40

Protocol

Answer 40

A standard language that devices connected to a network use to communicate and transfer data.

Question 41

Ring Topology

Answer 41

The ring shape created by network nodes where each node is connected to two other nodes with the first and last nodes being connected to each other.

Question 42

Software Suite

Answer 42

A collection of business computer application programs of associated functionality that share a common graphical user interface and have the capacity to smoothly exchange data across the programs.

Question 43

Solid-state Drive (SSD)

Answer 43

A solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory.

Question 44

Star Topology

Answer 44

The star shape created by network nodes that radiate around a central node in a spoke-like fashion.

Question 45

Tables

Answer 45

Holds the data for a database. Consists of records and fields that can be queried.

Question 46

Topology

Answer 46

The mapping of a physical network and logical interconnections between nodes.

Question 47

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Answer 47

A set of protocols used to connect a network to the internet.

Question 48

Wide Area Networks (WAN)

Answer 48

Computer networks that encompass a wide geographical area and connect LANs, CANs, and MANs together.

Question 49

Word Processor

Answer 49

An application software used to create, compose, edit, format, and print documents.