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EBME Obj. 3.03
EBME Obj. 3.03 Information Technology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | Technology that enables information to be used to produce products and services |
| Hardware | The physical parts of the computer |
| Software | Programs on the computer with written commands that tell a computer what tasks to perform |
| Internet | Electronic information networks that carry audio, video, and computer data |
| Network | A system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines |
| Computer Engineer | A profession that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes |
| Computer Operator | The person responsible for monitoring and controlling computer systems in a company or organization |
| Systems Administrator | A person employed to maintain and operate a computer system or network for a company or other organization |
| Computer Programmer | The person who writes codes for computer software |
| Software Designer | A person who designs, creates, and maintains software |
| Systems Analyst | A programmer who designs and manages the development of business applications on the computer |
| Multimedia Designer | People who work in communicating a concept or information via a computer using audio, video, text, graphics, animation, etc |
| Help Desk Technician | Persons responsible primarily for supporting end-user software applications, normally done remotely via telephone |
| Technical Writer | A person who creates technical documentation and user guides for a professional field |
| Webmaster | The person responsible for maintaining and updating a website |
| Troubleshooting and Support | Help desk technicians and service workers |
| Programming | Writing code for computer software |
| Designing | Designing computers, web pages, software, multimedia |
| Analyzing | Modifying computer systems to improve production and workflow; expanding systems |
| Networking | Connecting two or more computers together for communication purposes |
| Managing | Monitoring and controlling computer systems |