IT2312 IT Infrastructure Components Quiz
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What does an IT Infrastructure consist of?

  • Only software components
  • Only hardware components
  • Only network components
  • Hardware, software, and network components (correct)

    • Which of the following is considered a hardware component of an IT infrastructure?

  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
  • Content management systems (CMS)
  • Routers (correct)
  • Operating systems (OS)

    • What type of components combine devices into a single network for connectivity?

  • Network (correct)
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Customer relation management (CRM)

    • Which component includes applications or programs that bring life to the hardware?

    <p>Operating systems (OS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of network components in an IT infrastructure?

    <p>To connect and establish Internet connectivity and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the main IT infrastructure components?

    <p>Customer relation management (CRM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a traditional (on-premise) IT infrastructure?

    <p>Requires a bigger free space at the deployment site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of a cloud-based IT infrastructure?

    <p>Located in the cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the hyperconverged IT infrastructure aim to unify?

    <p>Network, storage, and data on a single interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential task in IT Infrastructure Operations?

    <p>Configuring network hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?

    <p>A method of delivering applications over the Internet as a service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do SaaS companies invest heavily in IT infrastructure?

    <p>To deliver reliable and high-performing software services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with cloud-based IT infrastructure?

    <p>Possible data breaches and leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between private and public clouds?

    <p>Private clouds are only available to the company while public clouds are shared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of traditional (on-premise) IT infrastructure?

    <p>Hardware and software components are the main components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Infrastructure Operations primarily involve?

    <p>Monitoring and maintaining all components of a company’s IT infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    IT Infrastructure Components

    • An IT infrastructure consists of hardware, software, network, and storage components.
    • Hardware components include servers, storage systems, network devices, and data center facilities.

    Hardware Components

    • Examples of hardware components include servers, storage systems, network devices, and data center facilities.

    Network Components

    • Network components combine devices into a single network for connectivity.
    • The primary function of network components is to provide communication and connectivity between devices.

    Software Components

    • Software components include applications or programs that bring life to the hardware.

    IT Infrastructure Types

    • The main characteristic of a traditional (on-premise) IT infrastructure is that it is located on the organization's premises.
    • The main feature of a cloud-based IT infrastructure is that it is located off the organization's premises and provided as a service.

    Hyperconverged IT Infrastructure

    • The hyperconverged IT infrastructure aims to unify compute, storage, and network resources.

    IT Infrastructure Operations

    • An essential task in IT Infrastructure Operations is to maintain and manage the infrastructure to ensure it is running smoothly and efficiently.
    • Infrastructure Operations primarily involves managing and maintaining the infrastructure to ensure it is running smoothly and efficiently.

    Software as a Service (SaaS)

    • Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software delivery model where software is provided as a service over the internet.
    • SaaS companies invest heavily in IT infrastructure to provide scalable and reliable services to their customers.

    Cloud-based IT Infrastructure Risks

    • A potential risk associated with cloud-based IT infrastructure is data security and privacy.

    Cloud Types

    • The primary difference between private and public clouds is that private clouds are dedicated to a single organization, while public clouds are shared among multiple organizations.

    Traditional (On-premise) IT Infrastructure

    • The main components of traditional (on-premise) IT infrastructure include hardware, software, network, and storage components.

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    Test your knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as hardware, software, and network components with this quiz. Learn about the essential elements that maintain the operation and delivery of IT-managed services.

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