Information Technology Basics

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What does IT stand for?

  • Internet Technology
  • Information Technology (correct)
  • Information Transfer
  • Intelligent Thinking

Which of the following is NOT a function of a general-purpose computer?

  • Storage
  • Input
  • Communication (correct)
  • Processing

What is considered as input for a computer?

  • Any information or data sent to the computer for processing (correct)
  • Any information stored in the computer's memory
  • Any information displayed on the computer screen
  • Any information printed by the computer

What does IT scope include?

<p>Automation of work-related applications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do IT professionals primarily manage?

<p>Sensitive data and computer networking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Information Technology (IT) encompass?

<p>Hardware and software used for data access and manipulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as input for a computer?

<p>Any information or data sent to a computer for processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do IT professionals primarily manage?

<p>Sensitive data and computer networking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three primary functions of a general-purpose computer?

<p>Input, processing, output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has the advancement of the IT sector resulted in?

<p>Automated administration of entire systems and production of sensitive information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What does IT stand for?

Information Technology

What is considered input for a computer?

Any information or data sent to the computer for processing.

What does Information Technology (IT) encompass?

Hardware and software used for data access and manipulation.

What are the three primary functions of a general-purpose computer?

Input, Processing, and Output

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What do IT professionals primarily manage?

Sensitive data and computer networking.

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What does IT scope include?

Automation of work-related applications.

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What has the advancement of the IT sector resulted in?

Automated administration of entire systems and production of sensitive information

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Study Notes

IT Basics

  • IT stands for Information Technology.
  • A general-purpose computer is not designed for a specific task or function, unlike special-purpose computers.

Computer Functions

  • Input for a computer includes data, instructions, and commands entered through devices like keyboards, scanners, or cameras.
  • The three primary functions of a general-purpose computer are:
    • Input: receiving data and instructions
    • Processing: executing instructions and performing calculations
    • Output: displaying or storing results

IT Scope and Management

  • The IT scope includes computers, software, networks, and other digital technologies.
  • IT professionals primarily manage computer systems, networks, and digital infrastructure.

IT Impact

  • The advancement of the IT sector has resulted in increased efficiency, productivity, and global connectivity.

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