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Describe the technical, business, and systems competencies that IS personnel should possess.
 
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With respect to the general classes of computers, a ________ is any computer on a network that makes access to files, printing, communications, and other services available to users of the network.
 
  A) workstation
  B) server
  C) personal computer
  D) supercomputer
  E) mainframe



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The technical competency area includes knowledge and skills in hardware, software, networking, and security. In a sense, this is the nuts and bolts of information systems. This is not to say that the IS professional must be a high-level technical expert in these areas. On the contrary, the IS professional must know just enough about these areas to understand how they work and how they can and should be applied. Typically, the IS professional manages or directs those who have deeper, more detailed technical knowledge. The technical area of competency is the most difficult to maintain because of the rapid pace of technological innovation in the digital world.

The business competency area is one that sets the IS professional apart from others who have only technical knowledge and skills. It is absolutely vital for IS professionals to understand the technical areas and the nature of the business as well. IS professionals must also be able to understand and manage people and projects, not just the technology. These business skills propel IS professionals into project management and, ultimately, high-paying middle- and upper-level management positions.

Systems competency is another area that sets the IS professional apart from others with only technical knowledge and skills. Those who understand how to build and integrate systems and how to solve problems will ultimately manage large, complex systems projects as well as manage those in the firm who have only technical knowledge and skills.

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