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Lesson 1: Information Technology

- Information technology refers to using computers and software to manage information. The IT department is responsible for storing, protecting, processing, transmitting, and retrieving information. - The IT department uses computers, servers, databases, and cryptography to perform these functions. Cryptography is the study of secure communication techniques. - The IT department would include several system administrators, database administrators, and an IT manager who reports to the Chief Information Officer.

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Lesson 1: Information Technology

- Information technology refers to using computers and software to manage information. The IT department is responsible for storing, protecting, processing, transmitting, and retrieving information. - The IT department uses computers, servers, databases, and cryptography to perform these functions. Cryptography is the study of secure communication techniques. - The IT department would include several system administrators, database administrators, and an IT manager who reports to the Chief Information Officer.

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Lesson 1:

Information
Technology
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
• Define what is Information Technology.
• Name different computer hardware devices and
identify each of them.
• Distinguish System from Application software.
• Name people who are involve in processing
information.
Information
Technology or IT refers to
an entire industry. It is the
use of computers and
software in order to manage
information.
referred to as Management Information Services
(MIS) or simply as Information Services (IS)
Purpose of IT
Department
The Information Technology department is the one
responsible for
• storing the information,
• protecting the information,
• processing the information,
• transmitting the information and later
• retrieving the information if necessary.
In order to perform the complex functions required of
information technology departments today, the modern
Information Technology Department would use
computers, servers, database management systems
and cryptography.
Cryptography is the study of secure
communications techniques that allow
only the sender and intended recipient
of a message to view its contents.
The word traces back to the Greek roots:

kryptos graphein

meaning "hidden," meaning "to write."


The Imitation Game
THE DEPARTMENT WOULD BE MADE UP OF
SEVERAL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS

Data Base Administrators and at least one Information


Technology Manager. The group usually reports to the
Chief Information Officer (CIO).
GENERALIZATION:
Information technology (IT) plays a vital role in
commerce and business which helps the different
organizations for;

proficiently working in order to elevate the output.

Advancement in Information technology minimizes


the required time for working in the business field.

Electronic storage, protection of records and faster


communication are benefits of IT which can be
utilized in our creativity.
Assignment:
Open the Activity 1.1
read and answer the
following questions in
preparation for the next
lesson.

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