Introduction to IT Business & Careers

Question 1

What does IT mean?

Answer 1

The scope of managing/processing information using computers & networks

Question 2

Holistic Perspective: IT Professional

Answer 2

Understanding business needs & the required technologies to design & deliver specific products (In-house/Outsourcing)

Question 3

Career: Website Designer

Answer 3

Role:

Developing user interface & website aesthetics with input from other relevant parties (E.g. Marketing Department

Question 4

Career: Website Application Developer

Answer 4

Role:

Use Web programming languages (E.g. Java) to develop Web sites (Build/Design/Test) including web pages & hyperlinks

Question 5

Career: Web Architect

Answer 5

Role:
Running the overview plan of a Web site’s development. Essential skills include project management/organization/communication

Question 6

Career: Mobile Application Developer

Answer 6

Role:

Same role as WAD, instead applicable however to mobile devices (E.g. Tablets, Smartphones)

Question 7

Name the 2 ways to service Web information to mobile devices

Answer 7

1. Mobile Websites: Designed for modern, smaller screens

2. Mobile Apps: Apps created specifically for mobile operating systems

Question 8

Career: Website Analyst

Answer 8

Role:

Analyzing Web site effectiveness for both organisation & end user

Question 9

Career: Website Manager

Answer 9

Role:

Providing organizational leadership for Website content and all related initiatives

Question 10

Career: Database Adminstrators/Specialists

Answer 10

Role:

1. Maintenance & security of an organization’s database & resources
2. Include design/engineer/analysts/security engineers/business intelligence analysts

Question 11

Career: Server Administrator

Answer 11

Role:
Designing, implementing, managing & maintaining network servers, and associated applications & peripheral devices

Question 12

Career: Network Engineers

Answer 12

Role:

Involved in the scope of network components, policies and procedures used by an organisation

Question 13

Convergence Technologies & IT

Answer 13

Combination of equipment used by telephone companies to carry voice/data
Benefits:

Question 14

Cloud Computing

Answer 14

Provides software services over the Internet. Involves <> data centres that act as 1 network

Question 15

Career: Security Manager

Answer 15

Role:

Managing security measures used to protect electronic data.

Question 16

Career: Security Analyst/Consultant

Answer 16

Role:

Examining an organisation’s security requirement and determining the hardware/communication/software capabilities

Question 17

Career: SEO Analyst

Answer 17

Role:

Performing keyword research to determine Web visibility across multiple client & search engines

Question 18

Career: Web Marketing Manager

Answer 18

Role:

Developing & implementing plans to take advantage of sales/marketing opportunities available through the Internet

Question 19

Career: Web Marketing Manager (Blog Manager)

Answer 19

Role:
Includes making sure content is consistent, relevant, ensuring quality control, general maintenance & marketing awareness is met

Question 20

Career: PC Repair Technicians

Answer 20

Role:
Install/modify/repair personnel computer hardware components. Include: Communication skills, standard shop tools H&S requirements

Question 21

Career: Mobile Repair Technicians

Answer 21

Role:

Working with broken mobile devices (E.g. Tablets, Smartphones). Include: Communication skills, Troubleshooting etc.

Question 22

Career: Helpdesk Technicians

Answer 22

Role:

Diagnose & resolve the user’s technical hardware and software problems

Question 23

Project Management & IT Responsibilities

Answer 23

Essential Skills:
Project planning (E.g. Estimating costs for software)
Strong writing skills (E.g. Making plans)
Ability to work with vendors to obtain cost & time estimates for proper software and equipment