1.01 Understand information technologies and related career pathways.

1.01a Key Terms

1.01a Key Terms

Term

Definition
is the application of computers and
telecommunications equipment to store,
retrieve, transmit and manipulate data,
often in the context of a business or other
enterprise.
is humancomputer interaction by which a
computer is expected to be transported
during normal usage. Mobile computing
involves mobile communication, mobile
hardware, and mobile software.
Storage networking is the practice of
linking together storage devices and
connecting them to other IT networks.
is a model of data storage where the digital
data is stored in logical pools, the physical
storage spans multiple servers (and often
locations), and the physical environment is
typically owned and managed by a hosting
company.
An outdated device that a person or
company has invested money in or is seen
as an essential part of their system.
is a mobile phone with an operating
system.

Information Technology

Mobile Computing

Network Storage

Cloud Storage

Legacy devices
Smart Phone

Global Positioning System

Information Support and Services Pathway

Network Systems Pathway

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is a space-based satellite navigation

system that provides location and time
information in all weather conditions,
anywhere on or near the Earth where there
is an unobstructed line of sight to four or
more GPS satellites.
is an integrated set of components used
for gathering, processing, storing and
communicating multiple types of
information for improved societal and
organizational efficiency.
The network systems pathway includes
occupations related to network analysis,
planning and implementation; including
design, installation, maintenance and

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Web and Digital Communications Pathway

Programming and Software Development

Pathway

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The web and digital communication

pathway includes workers involve in the
creating, designing and producing of
interactive multimedia products and
services, including development of
digitally-generated or computer-enhanced
media used in business, training,
entertainment, communications and
marketing.
The web and digital communication
pathway includes workers involve in the
creating, designing and producing of
interactive multimedia products and
services, including development of
digitally-generated or computer-enhanced
media used in business, training,
entertainment, communications and
marketing.

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1.01 Understand information technologies and related career pathways.

1.01b Information Technology Devices

1.01b Information Technology Devices

Research the information needed to complete the table.

Information
Technology
Devices

Description of
the Device

Image of the Device

Involves mobile
communication
Mobile
Computing

Most used
mobile device
Smart Phone

Network
Storage

Links storage
devices
together

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Most used
device for
mapping
Global
Positioning
System

Store digital
data
Cloud
Storage

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