What is CIA and why is it important? -ANSWER Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of data and services
The CIA framework serves to outline the goals and objectives of the security program and helps organizations defend against threats
What is the role/purpose of a System Administr...
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What is CIA and why is it important? -ANSWER Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
(CIA) of data and services
The CIA framework serves to outline the goals and objectives of the security program
and helps organizations defend against threats
What is the role/purpose of a System Administrator? -ANSWER Maintains all aspects of
the system including hardware, software, and programming.
What is the role/purpose of a Database Administrator? -ANSWER Focuses on the
design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs).
What is the role/purpose of a Web Administrator? -ANSWER Installs, configures,
maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs.
What is the role/purpose of a Network Administrator? -ANSWER responsibility of
working with routers and switches
In charge of all aspects of the computer network
Which administrator role/purpose is responsible for administering hardware within your
work environment? -ANSWER Systems administrators are also responsible for
upgrading system components and installing and troubleshooting hardware and
software. Also known as Sysadmins, Systems Administrators are also responsible for
developing system security policies and procedures.
What is Data vs. Information? -ANSWER data is basically a collection of unorganized
characters that do not convey meaning. Information is data that is given context and
meaning. Ex. Numbers are GPA. GPA coupled with name gives meaning.
What is Information Systems vs. Information Technology? -ANSWER The difference
between information systems and information technology is that information system
incorporates the technology, people, and processes involved with information.
Information technology is the design and implementation of information, or data, within
the information system.
What are the characteristics of quality data? -ANSWER Relevance - the data being
used must apply directly to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured
as close to the point of activity as possible.
, Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across
collections points and over time
What is the purpose of I/O Subsystems? -ANSWER The I/O (Input/output) subsystem of
a computer provides communication between the central system and the outside
environment. It handles all the input- output operations of the computer system.
Peripheral Devices. Input or output devices that are connected to computer are called
peripheral devices.
What is IPSO - Input, Process, Output, Storage? -ANSWER Input: Raw data is entered
by the user.
Processing: Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output: Information is output so user can see results.
Storage: Processed information is stored for permanent record.
What is Hardware vs. Software? -ANSWER When it comes to computers, the hardware
is the physical and tangible part, like the monitor, keyboard, and speakers. Software is
the programs and operating systems that need to be installed.
What is a Network? -ANSWER A collection of computers and resources connected by
various media so that they can communicate with each other.
What are End-Users? -ANSWER the person who actually uses a particular product.
Identify the ingredients of a computer system. -ANSWER CPU, Memory and Storage,
Peripheral Devices
What is the purpose of a CPU? -ANSWER Executes programs' instructions and
commands various components in the computer. Referred to as the "chip".
What are the four parts of a computer? -ANSWER Motherboard, cpu, Hard Drives and
RAM
What is the purpose of RAM? -ANSWER Stands for Random Access Memory. It
temporarily stores data before it is processed and sent to your screen or printer. It is
volatile (means data or information stored disappears when the computer is turned off
or loses power). You can choose the amount of RAM your computer has.
What is the purpose of Expansion Slots vs. Motherboard Components? -ANSWER The
purpose of adding an expansion card or board to a computer's motherboard is to add or
expand some sort of functionality to the computer that it did not have before. Expansion
cards are a way to upgrade a computer. The motherboard provides basic functionality
but the expansion card offers additional or enhanced ports.
What are the types of Memory (RAM/ROM) - volatile vs. nonvolatile? -ANSWER RAM,
which stands for random access memory, and ROM, which stands for read-only
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