Transcript Information Technology PPT

Do you spend time on the
computer?
Do you email your friends or just surf the
Net? Do you enjoy problem solving?
Information Technology
The technology used to design, develop,
set up, operate, and support computer
systems.
Terms associated with
Information Technology
Computer
hardware – the actual machinery-wires
transistors, and circuits.
Computer software – the instructions and data.
Network – two or more computer systems linked
together.
Mainframe computer – a powerful multi-user
computer capable of supporting many hundreds
of users simultaneously.
Terms continued:
 Microcomputer
– a multi-user computer capable of
supporting 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously.
 Supercomputer – an extremely fast computer that can
perform hundreds or millions of instructions per second.
 Upgrade – a new version of software or hardware; or
products designed to replace an older version.
 Multimedia – the use of computers to present text,
graphics, video, animation, and sound in an integrated
way.
 Technician – a person skilled in the workings of a
computer and its systems.
Job Families
 Interactive
Media
 Programming Software
Engineer
 Information
Support
Services
 Network Systems
Careers in Information
Technology
 Computer
Hardware
Engineer
 Computer Operator
 Computer Programmer
 Computer Scientist
 Help Desk Technician
 Network Administrator
 Systems Analyst
Careers in Information
Technology (continued)
 Technical
 Webmate
Writer
Now that you have been informed of the career
choices within this cluster, complete the
activity sheet found on your table to see if you
can match the career choice with its
description.
Check Your Answers
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Computer hardware engineer – designs and develops computer hardware.
Computer operator – oversees the operation of large mainframe computers or groups of
microcomputers.
Computer programmer – writes, texts, and maintains computer software.
Computer scientist – conducts research in information technology.
Help desk technician – assists computer users who encounter problems.
Network administrator – installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades computer network
hardware and software.
Systems analyst – studies how institutions process information and designs better ways
of processing it.
Technical writer – creates user guides and online help guides to tell people how to use
software, hardware, and other high-technology products.
Webmate – designs and maintains sites on the world wide web.
Information Technology – A
Career To Consider
 What
would it be like to
work at a career in this
cluster?
Questions? Comments!