ICT 111 – UNIT #1: The Computer
Industry: Careers and Ethics
COMPUTER INDUSTRY – companies that
manufacture computers and computer
components:
software
publishers
and
peripheral device manufacturers
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Definitions of Information Technology can’t
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IT INDUSTRY – companies that develop,
produce, sell, or support computers, software,
and computer-related products
o EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
o CHIPMAKER
o SOFTWARE
PUBLISHER
o COMPUTER
RETAILERS
o SERVICE
COMPANY
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So which one is broader? IT INDUSTRY OR
COMPUTER INDUSTRY?
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The answer is? IT INDUSTRY
CAREER
FOR
PROFESSIONALS
COMPUTER
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Computer Professional – any person whose
primary occupation involves the design,
configuration,
analysis,
development,
modification, testing, or security of computer
hardware or software.
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Manufacturing
Technician
–
a
manufacturing technician participates in the
fabrication of computer chips, circuit boards,
system units, or peripheral devices.
CAREERS
FOR
PROFESSIONALS
COMPUTER
Definitions of Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) is a new
technology applied to the creation,
storage, selection, transformation and
distribution of information of many
kinds.
It has been defined differently by
different people.
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IT, as defined by the Information
Technology Association of America
(ITAA), is “the study, design,
development, implementation, support
or management of computer-based
information
systems,
particularly
software applications and computer
hardware.” It deals with the use of
electronic computers and computer
software to convert, store, protect,
process,
transmit
and
retrieve
information, securely.
The British Department of Industry
considers IT as science of information
handling, particularly by computers,
used to support the communication of
knowledge in technical, economical
and social fields.
It defines IT as, the acquisition,
processing, storage and dissemination
of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical
information by microelectronics based
combination
of
computing
and
telecommunication.
According to Mall, IT means, various
means of obtaining, storage, and
transforming
information
using
computer, communication and microelectronics.
UNESCO
defines
IT,
Scientific
technology and engineering disciplines
and the management techniques used
in information handling and processing
their application, computers and their
interaction with men and machines and
associated social, economic and
cultural matters.
According to ILA glossary IT is the
application of the computers and other
technologies
to the acquisition,
organization, storage, retrieval and
dissemination of information.
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COMPUTER PROFFESIONAL
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In 1999, the U.S Congress crafted an
amendment to the Fair Labor
Standards Act that essentially defines a
COMPUTER PROFFESIONAL as any
person whose primary occupation
involves the design, configuration,
analysis, development, modification,
testing or security of computer
hardware or software.
PROFESSIONS
AND
COMPUTING FIELD can’t
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What kinds of jobs are typically available to
computer professionals?
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The organizational structure of IT
departments varies. This organizational
structure might typically be found in a
mid- size business.
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PROFESSIONS
AND
COMPUTING FIELD
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CAREER
IN
Most IT department are headed by a
chief information officer (CIO), or
director. The CIO heads a hierarchy of
computer professionals, who might be
organized as in Figure.
The following descriptions highlight
typical responsibilities and skills for
various IT department jobs:
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A computer operator typically works
with network servers, mainframes, and
supercomputers. Computer operators
monitor computer performance, install
software patches and upgrades,
perform backups, and restore data as
necessary.
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A technical support specialist
troubleshoots hardware and software
problems. Good interpersonal skills and
patience are required for this job.
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CAD Operator: design buildings,
lighting
and
electrical
systems,
equipment and more using computer
aided drafting technology.
Computer animator: create animated
videos using computer generated
imagery (CGI) technology.
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CAREER
IN
Computer trainer: teach others to use
computer software and equipment
Computer
forensics:
help
fight
cybercrime and ensure computer
system security.
Computer repair specialist: provide
repair services for computer hardware
equipment.
Consultant: help business managers
make wise decisions about hardware
and software investments
Database administrator: oversee data
maintenance and reporting functions
Database developer: create and update
data management systems
Disaster recovery