Module: Information Technology and Business
Why does Information Technology & Business matter?
Take this pre-test to see what you already know about the concepts in this section. The pre-test does not count toward your grade, but will help you plan where to focus your time and effort as you study. The pre-test is optional.
Define and distinguish between “data” and “information”
| Reading: Data vs. Information | |
| Self-Check: Data vs. Information |
Describe the ways in which organizations warehouse and mine data
| Reading: Managing Data | |
| Self-Check: Managing Data |
Describe the ways in which businesses can share information via networks, including cloud computing
| Reading: Computer Networks and Cloud Computing | |
| Self-Check: Information in Networks |
Identify the ethical and social issues associated with network security, privacy and data collection that businesses must address
| Reading: Ethical and Social Issues | |
| Self-Check: Ethical and Social Issues |
Describe risks and challenges associated with information security and cybersecurity that businesses face
| Reading: Security Issues in Electronic Communication | |
| Self-Check: Information Security and Cybersecurity |
Information Technology & Business
You can take this quiz twice. Your highest score will count as your grade. Don’t wait until the last minute to take the quiz – take the quiz early so you’ll have plenty of time to study and improve your grade on your second attempt.