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Week 1 Lecture 1 Flashcards

Information Technology

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The use of computers and networks to store and retrieve data.

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Information Technology (IT)

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Hardware, software, networks, databases, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

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IT components

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Physical devices - computers, servers, and routers.

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Hardware

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Computer programs and apps that allow users to perform specific tasks.

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Software

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The creation and management of computer networks that allow devices to communicate and share resources.

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Networks

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The design and management of databases to store and organize large structured data.

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Databases

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Measures and technologies designed to protect computer systems and data from unauthorized access.

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Cybersecurity

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The delivery of computing services - storage, power, and software - over the internet.

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Cloud computing

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Infrastructure Management, Business Applications, Data Management and Analytics, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Planning and Innovation.

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IT in business.

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IT oversees the design and maintenance of the tech infrastructure within an organization - hardware, software, networks.

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Infrastructure management

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IT develops and manages software apps tailored to specific business needs.

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Business applications

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IT manages and analyzes data to derive insights that drive business decisions.

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Data management and analytics

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IT drives digital transformation initiatives within organizations.

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Digital transformation

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IT protects the organization’s digital assets and information from cyber threats to ensure data privacy.

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Cybersecurity

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IT leaders and business stakeholders work to align technology investments with organizational goals and priorities.

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Strategic planning and innovation

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Computational data processing, decision support, and business software.

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3 basic components of IT

17
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Networking, professional development, information sharing, advocacy and representation, career support, community engagement.

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Objectives of IT professional organizations

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One of the oldest professional IT organizations; 100,000 members; vision is to promote ‘a world where computing helps solve tomorrow’s problems’

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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

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Best known for its certification programs - Linux, networking, project management

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Computer Trade Industry Association (CompTIA)

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The world’s largest professional association; 430,000 members from >160 countries; also focuses on engineering and electronics.

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IEEE

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Dedicated to helping women advance their IT careers; 1978

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Association for Women in Computing (AWC)

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A nonprofit association committed to advancing higher education through IT.

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EDUCAUSE

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