IT BASICS
What does “IT” stand for?
Information Technology
Which is the physical part of a computer: hardware or software?
Hardware
What is a network?
A system of computers, peripherals, and databases connected by communication lines
Who helps users fix computer problems?
Help desk technician / troubleshooting support
True or False: IT includes analyzing, designing, and managing systems.
TRUE
What does information technology enable information to do?
Be used to produce products and services
Programs that tell a computer what tasks to perform are called what?
Software
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Writing code for computer software is called what?
Programming
Give one example of an input device.
Keyboard or mouse
Name two main areas IT workers deal with.
Hardware and software
Name one operating system.
Windows XP, Linux OS, Vista (any valid OS)
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
Creating web pages and multimedia is an example of what IT activity?
Designing
Give one example of an output device.
Monitor or printer
rue or False: IT only deals with physical computer parts.
False (also software and networks)
What type of software performs specific functions like Word or Excel?
Application software
Which type of network connects millions of computers worldwide?
The Internet
Modifying systems to improve workflow is an example of what?
Analyzing
What IT career involves writing clear instructions for users?
Technical Writer
Give one example of how IT impacts everyday life.
(examples: online shopping, banking, social media, etc.)
Which type of software controls the overall computer system?
Operating/system software
Which type of network is larger: LAN or WAN?
WAN
Monitoring and controlling computer systems is part of what activity?
Managing
What IT career manages websites?
Webmaster