Chapter 16 – Careers in Information Technology CMIT100 Chapter 16 – Careers in Information Technology

Learning Objectives Discuss careers in IT. Describe forms of continuing education in IT. Introduce social concerns related to IT. Discuss ethical conduct in the IT field.

IT Career Job Growth Projections

IT Specialties Network Administration System Administration Web Administration Database Administration Computer Support Specialist IT Management

Related Careers Computer Forensics Web Development Programmer/Software Engineer Information Systems Computer Technician Project Management

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IT Ethics Do not use a computer to harm other people. Do not interfere with other people’s computer work. Do not snoop around in other people’s computer files. Do not use a computer to steal. Do not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid. Do not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. Do not appropriate other people’s intellectual output. Think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing. Always use computers in ways that insure consideration and respect for fellow humans.

IT Ethics Privacy Ownership Control Accuracy Security

Social Considerations Digital Divide Computer-related Health Problems Maintaining Privacy and Safety Digital Litter Internet Addiction Obscenity and Censorship

IT Policies The role that IT plays in the company Proper employee usage of IT The employee’s rights to privacy (if any) Proper usage of data Security and privacy of data Ownership of ideas developed through IT in the company (intellectual property) How the company handles copyright protection issues

Continual Learning Changing technology and business requirements Expanding to new specialties

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