IT Infrastructure M4/20

What is IT infrastructure?

• A type of software application

• The underlying framework that supports IT operations

• A team of IT professionals

• A brand of computer hardware

Which of the following is NOT a key component of IT infrastructure?

• User accounts

• Hardware

• Software

• Networks

What device is responsible for processing data and running applications?

• Router

• Firewall

• Server

• Switch

What type of storage offers faster data access speeds?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Magnetic Tape

• Cloud Storage (Speed can vary depending on cloud storage solution)

What is the purpose of a network in IT infrastructure?

• To store data

• To facilitate communication between devices

• To encrypt information

• To power hardware components

What does a firewall do in an IT infrastructure?

• Manage user access

• Monitor network traffic for security threats

• Increase processing speed

• Back up critical data

Which of the following is an advantage of a well-designed IT infrastructure?

• Reduces overall IT costs

• Improves business continuity in case of disruptions

• Makes IT management more complex

• Limits scalability for future growth

What is the term for a network that spans a large geographical area?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) (VPN is a security technology that can be used over any network)

What is the difference between hardware and software in IT infrastructure?

• Hardware is physical, software is intangible.

• Hardware manages data, software stores data.

• Hardware provides security, software enables communication.

• There is no difference, they are the same thing.

What does disaster recovery involve in IT infrastructure?

• Upgrading hardware to the latest models

• Restoring data and systems after a disruption

• Adding new features to existing software

• Implementing stricter security protocols