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46 terms Me Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn Bus Ring Star Mesh Hybrid InfrastructureUnderlying foundation of organization or project. The basic framework.Choose an answer 1Infrastructure2What is an example of data?3Information Technology4What are 5 network topologies?Don't know?

What is infrastructure important? How does it support organizational effectiveness?Everything else is built upon it. It allows change and evolution of the business.Paradigm ShiftTotal shift in thinking.How does a paradigm shift support organizational effectiveness?Allows critical business decisions.Information TechnologyThe study, design, mgmt. & development of software & hardware.How does information technology support organizational effectiveness?Supports business processes, but is also an integral part of the business products produced.What are the 6 components of IT?Hardware Software Networks Data People Processes HardwareThe physical parts of a computer, such as the RAM, CPU & NIC.SoftwareCollection of computer programs, such as Excel & Photoshop.NetworksTwo or more computers connected together to communicate & share resources.What are some examples of types of networks? LAN, MAN, CAN & WAN DataCollection of information.What is an example of data?Internet Usage & Social Media Activity. The most valuable asset to a business after finances.PeopleIT Personnel & End Users What is important about people?They are the key to the IT infrastructure.ProcessesAny task/activity a computer performs. Consists of the applications a business uses in its daily operations.What are 6 components of hardware?Mainframe, Midrange & Micro Computers, Desktop, Laptop & Handheld Computers Mainframe ComputerMassive, room-sized computer that can process and store enormous amounts of

bulk data and information. Ex.: Credit Card companies would use a mainframe.

Midrange ComputerLess powerful & smaller in size than a mainframe w/same ability, just on a smaller

scale. Ex.: CVS

Micro ComputerLeast powerful computer in terms of power. Ex.: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet & Handheld DesktopComputer made to reside on a desk for personal use.LaptopComputer designed for portability for personal use.HandheldPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA) used to organize information.What are 2 categories of software?System & Application System SoftwareSoftware that runs in the background & requires very little to no user intervention.An example is Operating Systems.Application SoftwareSoftware designed to for the user to complete a certain task. Examples include MS Word, Excel, PP, etc.Operating SystemA collection of computer programs that work together to manage hardware & software to ensure they are working properly. An example is Windows 10.Graphical User Interface (GUI)Visual system of computer screen designs that allow user to interact w/electronic

device. Ex.: File Manager

MultitaskingHandling more than one task at a time. Ex.: Switching back & forth between screens.

Computer ProcessAny task a computer performs. Ex.: Running OS

What are 4 types of Memory Management?Cache Random Access Memory (RAM) Registers Virtual Memory CacheA hardware or software component that stores data, so that future requests for the data can be served faster.Random Access Memory (RAM)Memory that allows data to be accessed in any order w/o physical movement of silicone media.RegistersLocation in a store of data for specific purpose that has a quick access time.Virtual MemoryAppears as main storage, but actually most data is held in secondary storage, transfer is automatic between the two.What are 5 types of Disk Management?Solid State Drive (SSD) Disk Storage Optical Drive File Allocation Table (FAT) Nonvolatile

Solid State DriveUses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory.Disk StorageNonvolatile, secondary storage on physical or optical device with read/write apparatus.Optical DriveUses optical, laser light, techniques to read/write data.File Allocation Table (FAT)Table of contents that directs read/write arm of hard drive to where data is for user.NonvolatileRetaining data even after power is lost.Name 5 types of software.Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Presentation Software Productivity Suites Word ProcessingApplication software used to create, edit & print documents. Ex - Word SpreadsheetsApplication where data is arranged in rows & columns and used for calculations.Ex - Excel DatabasesUsed to create a collection of related files called tables that consist of records (rows) of data seperated by fields (columns). Ex - Access Presentation SoftwareUsed to present information in a slideshow format. Ex - PP Productivity SuiteA collection of business computer application programs of associated functionality that share a common GUI and has the capacity to smoothly exchange data across the programs. Ex - Office 365 Network Interface Card (NIC)A card that is plugged into a slot on the motherboard to allow a network cable to be plugged in so that it can interface or communicate with other computers.Network ProtocolA set of rules a network must follow, like TCP.Physical Cable SystemThe cable system that connects networks together, like an ethernet cable.Hub/SwitchA central location of the computer network that serves as a traffic cop for network connection & communication.What are 5 network topologies?Bus Ring Star Mesh Hybrid