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What is the term used for the physical components of a computer system?
What is the term used for the physical components of a computer system?
- Software
- Data
- Hardware (correct)
- Peopleware
Which group of IT professionals is responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects?
Which group of IT professionals is responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects?
- Computer Operator Group
- Systems and Procedures Group
- Programming Group
- Management Group (correct)
What is the primary responsibility of a Computer Programmer?
What is the primary responsibility of a Computer Programmer?
- Designing and developing computer games
- Encoding documents into machine-readable form
- Setting up the processor and loading programs
- Writing, testing, and maintaining detailed instructions or programs (correct)
Which IT professional is responsible for analyzing data and presenting it in a form easily understood by business users?
Which IT professional is responsible for analyzing data and presenting it in a form easily understood by business users?
Which IT specialization focuses on network applications and management?
Which IT specialization focuses on network applications and management?
Which IT job title is responsible for protecting an organization's data by developing and implementing security measures?
Which IT job title is responsible for protecting an organization's data by developing and implementing security measures?
Flashcards
What is hardware?
What is hardware?
The physical components of a computer system, like the keyboard, monitor, and hard drive.
What is software?
What is software?
A set of instructions that tell the hardware what to do. It's like a recipe for the computer.
What is "peopleware"?
What is "peopleware"?
The human aspect of Information Technology, involving the people who work with computers.
What is the Management Group's role in IT?
What is the Management Group's role in IT?
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What is the Systems and Procedures Group's role in IT?
What is the Systems and Procedures Group's role in IT?
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What is the Programming Group's role in IT?
What is the Programming Group's role in IT?
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What is the Computer Operator Group's role in IT?
What is the Computer Operator Group's role in IT?
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What is the role of a Computer Systems Manager?
What is the role of a Computer Systems Manager?
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What is the role of a Systems Analyst?
What is the role of a Systems Analyst?
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What is the role of a Computer Engineer?
What is the role of a Computer Engineer?
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What is the role of a Computer Programmer?
What is the role of a Computer Programmer?
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What is the role of a Computer Operator?
What is the role of a Computer Operator?
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What is the role of a Data Encoder?
What is the role of a Data Encoder?
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What is the role of a Computer Librarian?
What is the role of a Computer Librarian?
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What is Cyber, System, and Network Security & Forensics?
What is Cyber, System, and Network Security & Forensics?
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What is Data Analytics & Data Science?
What is Data Analytics & Data Science?
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What is Data and Database Administration?
What is Data and Database Administration?
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What is Software Development?
What is Software Development?
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What is Web Design & Application Development?
What is Web Design & Application Development?
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What is Networking, Information, and Communications Technology?
What is Networking, Information, and Communications Technology?
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What is a Data Analyst? (choose from the list)
What is a Data Analyst? (choose from the list)
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What is a Database Administrator? (choose from the list)
What is a Database Administrator? (choose from the list)
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What is a Data Analyst? (choose from the list)
What is a Data Analyst? (choose from the list)
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What is a MIS Manager? (choose from the list)
What is a MIS Manager? (choose from the list)
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What is a Data Encoder? (choose from the list)
What is a Data Encoder? (choose from the list)
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What is a Mobile App Developer? (choose from the list)
What is a Mobile App Developer? (choose from the list)
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What is a Computer Engineer? (choose from the list)
What is a Computer Engineer? (choose from the list)
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What is a Systems Analyst? (choose from the list)
What is a Systems Analyst? (choose from the list)
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What is a Cyber Security Specialist? (choose from the list)
What is a Cyber Security Specialist? (choose from the list)
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What is a Web Developer? (choose from the list)
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Study Notes
Computer System Elements
- A computer system comprises Hardware, Software, and Peopleware.
- Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system.
- Software is a set of instructions that direct the hardware.
- Peopleware encompasses the human role in the Information Technology field.
Learning Outcomes
- Identifying different jobs within the ICT field is a learning outcome.
- Contrasting roles and responsibilities of various ICT professions is another outcome.
IT Groups and Job Titles
- Management Group: Includes the Computer Systems Manager.
- Systems and Procedures Group: Includes Systems Analyst and Computer Engineer.
- Programming Group: Includes Computer Programmer.
- IT Group and Job Title: The list includes roles such as the Computer Operator, Data Encoder, and Computer Librarian.
Computer Systems Manager
- Plans and directs computer programming, operations, and data processing.
- Must possess technical skills, knowledge of the business process, and communication/motivational abilities.
Systems Analyst/Computer Engineer
- Develops and applies principles for computer applications, programming tools, knowledge-based systems, and computer games.
- Tests computer components like memory devices, processors, circuits, boards, and networks.
- Makes computers more mobile.
Computer Programmer
- Writes, tests, and maintains detailed program instructions.
- Must be a critical thinker, pay close attention to detail.
- Must possess ingenuity, creativity, and imagination for problem-solving.
Computer Operator/Data Encoder/Computer Librarian
- Sets up the processor, loads and unloads programs, and ensures correct operations.
- Prepares and encodes documents into machine-readable form.
- Catalogs, stores, and secures processing storage media.
Peopleware Specializations
- Includes Cybersecurity, system and network security and forensics, data analytics and data science, data and database administrator, software development, web design and application development, and networking and information communication technology.
Additional Job Titles
- The provided text lists a wide range of computer-related job titles, including various specialists, architects, and developers.
IT Job Description Identification
- The summary of the different IT job functions.
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Description
Explore the fundamental components of computer systems including hardware, software, and peopleware. This quiz also delves into various job roles within the ICT field, contrasting their responsibilities and skills required for success in the industry.