Information Technology (IT) Quiz
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What does IT encompass?

  • Only computer systems
  • Only software and programming languages
  • Only data processing and storage
  • Computer systems, software, programming languages, data and information processing and storage (correct)
  • What does an IT system generally include?

  • Information system, communications system, computer system, hardware, software, peripheral equipment (correct)
  • Only computer system and hardware
  • Only software and peripheral equipment
  • Only information system and communications system
  • What does an IT project usually refer to?

  • Commissioning and implementation of an IT system (correct)
  • Retrieving and manipulating information
  • Development of new programming languages
  • Creating new computer systems
  • When did the term 'information technology' in its modern sense first appear?

    <p>1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who commented on the new technology in 1958?

    <p>Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is IT?

    • IT (Information Technology) encompasses all aspects of computing and technology, including hardware, software, networking, and the Internet.

    IT System Components

    • An IT system generally includes four key components: hardware, software, network infrastructure, and data.

    IT Project Definition

    • An IT project usually refers to a planned set of activities and tasks aimed at creating, implementing, or upgrading an IT system or infrastructure.

    Origin of the Term "Information Technology"

    • The term "information technology" in its modern sense first appeared in 1958.

    Early Commentary on IT

    • Leavitt and Whisler commented on the new technology in 1958, discussing its potential impacts on business and society.

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    Test your knowledge of Information Technology (IT) with this quiz! Explore questions related to computer systems, software, programming languages, data processing, and storage. Assess your understanding of IT systems and their role in information and communications technology (ICT).

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