Intro to Information Technology (IT)

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What does Information Technology (IT) broadly encompass?

The use of computers to manage and exchange data (correct)
The practice of medicine
The design of architectural structures
The study of historical texts

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Operating System
Microsoft Word
Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
Web Browser

What is the primary function of system software?

To browse the internet
To play video games
To manage hardware and provide a platform for applications (correct)
To create documents and spreadsheets

What is a network in the context of IT?

A collection of interconnected devices that can communicate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a database?

To store and manage large amounts of data in a structured way (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

Protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of cloud computing?

Faster innovation and flexible resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is machine learning?

A type of AI that allows computers to learn from data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three 'V's commonly associated with big data?

Volume, Velocity, Variety (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

A network of physical devices embedded with sensors and software (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Information Technology (IT)

The use of computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes to manage and exchange all forms of electronic data.

Hardware

The physical components of a computer system, like the CPU, RAM, storage devices, and peripherals.

Software

Sets of instructions that tell computer hardware what to do. Includes operating systems and application software.