Week 1: Objectives
- Review Syllabus
- Chapter 1
- Define systems architecture and related terms
- Explain the relationship between architecture, design, and technology
- Describe what technical knowledge is required to develop and manage information systems and manage computing resources
- Describe sources of architecture- and technology-related knowledge and how to effectively use each
- Chapter 2
- Discuss the development of automated computing
- Describe the general capabilities of a computer
- Describe computer hardware components and their functions
- List computer system classes and their distinguishing characteristics
- Describe the components and functions of computer networks
- Define the roles, functions, and economics of application and system software
Reading Materials
PowerPoint Presentation
Burd Chapter 1 & 2
Week 1 Activity:
For week 1 discussion you will research the relationship between Architecture and Auditing and discuss the following:
- Who is an IT Auditor?
- Why do you think having system architecture is important?
- What roles do auditors play in relation to system architecture?
Note: Review the Chapter Supplemental Materials in Week 1
Please submit your activity in Canvas
- Hand-on Building a Enterprise System Computer:Building a Computer Assignment
- Review: Building a Computer
- Submit Activity Link:https://templeu.instructure.com/courses/48155/modules/items/631931
- Quiz:https://templeu.instructure.com/courses/48155/modules/items/631928
Chapter Supplemental Materials
- IT Auditors Responsibilities and Duties: https://www.greatsampleresume.com/job-responsibilities/it-auditor-responsibilities/
- Computer System Architecture : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So9SR3qpWsM
- Software Architecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=5V0hQZ4nHIs
- Information Architecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXqTlE_jqeg
- Becoming an IT Auditor:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj0NgBSZ4Hk