Information Technology Key Terms

Technology that enables information to be used to produce products and services

• Information Technology

• Hardware

• Software

• Internet

The physical parts of a the computer

• Hardware

• Software

• Internet

• Network

Programs on the computer with written commands that tell a computer what tasks to perform

• Hardware

• Software

• Internet

• Network

Electronic information networks that carry audio, video, and computer data

• Hardware

• Software

• Internet

• Network

A system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines

• Hardware

• Software

• Internet

• Network

A profession that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes.

• Computer Engineer

• Computer Operator

• Systems Administrator

• Computer Programmer

The person responsible for monitoring and controlling computer systems in a company or organization

• Computer Engineer

• Computer Operator

• Systems Administrator

• Computer Programmer

A person employed to maintain and operate a computer system or network for a company or other organization

• Computer Engineer

• Computer Operator

• Systems Administrator

• Computer Programmer

The person who writes codes for computer software

• Computer Engineer

• Computer Operator

• Systems Administrator

• Computer Programmer

A person who designs, creates, and maintains software

• Software Designer

• Systems Analyst

• Multimedia Designer

• Help Desk Technician