Understanding Common Technology Components
Understanding the common technology components is important because they directly impact the effectiveness, security, and performance of business operations. Knowing how they function and interact helps you evaluate whether systems run smoothly, demands are met, and organizational goals are achieved. The following are some of the important technologies of which a CISA aspirant should be aware:
- Types of servers
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID)
Types of Servers
From the CISA exam perspective, it is important that you understand the basic workings of the following servers:
- Print server: For multiple users, a network printer is configured. Printing materials are captured in the print server and sent to the printer in a queue.
- File server: A file server helps in centralizing document repositories. It should be controlled with access restrictions. The file server makes group collaboration...
