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WGU D075 Study Guide 2023
1.Infrastructure: Underlying foundation of organization or project.
The basic framework.
2.What is infrastructure important? How does it support organizational
effectiveness?: Everything else is built upon it. It allows change and
evolution of the business.
3.Paradigm Shift: Total shift in thinking.
4.How does a paradigm shift support organizational effectiveness?:
Allows critical business decisions.
5.Information Technology: The study, design, mgmt. & development of
software & hardware. 1 / 3
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6.How does information technology support organizational effectiveness?-
: Supports business processes, but is also an integral part of the
business products produced.
7.What are the 6 components of IT?:
Hardware Software Networks Data People Processe s
8.Hardware: The physical parts of a computer, such as the RAM, CPU &
NIC.
9.Software: Collection of computer programs, such as Excel &
Photoshop.
10.Networks: Two or more computers connected together to
communicate & share resources. 2 / 3
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11.What are some examples of types of networks?: LAN, MAN, CAN &
WAN
12.Data: Collection of information.
13.What is an example of data?: Internet Usage & Social Media
Activity. The most valuable asset to a business after finances.
14.People: IT Personnel & End Users
15.What is important about people?: They are the key to the IT
infrastructure.
16.Processes: Any task/activity a computer performs. Consists of the
applications a business uses in its daily operations.
17.What are 6 components of hardware?: Mainframe, Midrange & Micro
Com- puters, Desktop, Laptop & Handheld Computers
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