Introduction to IT and Cybersecurity: Functional Areas of IT Operations

The video tutorial provides an overview of the IT department's organizational structure, detailing roles such as CTO, CIO, application development manager, and database administrator. It delves into specific IT functions, including computer operations, data entry, and network administration. The tutorial also covers software development roles, highlighting the responsibilities of system and application programmers. Additionally, it discusses change management, emphasizing the importance of segregation of duties and security procedures to minimize risks.

Which role is typically responsible for leading the application development team in an IT department?

• Database Administrator

• Application Development Manager

• Network Administrator

• Chief Information Officer

From a security perspective, to whom should IT security ideally report?

• IT Manager

• Chief Technology Officer

• Business Person

• Board of Directors

What is the primary responsibility of a network administrator?

• Designing databases

• Managing the organization's network

• Developing software applications

• Providing user support

Which of the following roles is becoming deprecated with the move to cloud computing?

• System Analyst

• Network Administrator

• Librarian

• Database Administrator

Which role is responsible for managing day-to-day operations on the cloud?

• Quality Assurance Manager

• Cloud Administrator

• System Analyst

• Cloud Architect

What is the main function of change management in IT?

• To develop new software

• To ensure minimal impact of changes on production

• To manage user support requests

• To design network architecture

Why is segregation of duties important in IT departments?

• To increase the speed of software development

• To minimize exposure to potential risks

• To simplify the reporting structure

• To reduce the workload of IT staff