CE/CPE Course Information

Information Technology: Computer File Storage and Systems Security

CPE Credits: 4
Subject Area: Consulting Services
Field of Study: Information Technology
Program Level: Intermediate
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Lesson Version: 14-1
Publication/Revision Date: December 16, 2024
Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation: Experience or familiarity with computer file storage and systems security

Learning Objectives	After completing this course, you will be able to Identify the basic aspects of computer data storage and file types Differentiate the major file organization and access methods Recognize features and advantages of a database management system (DBMS) Recognize aspects of the two main transaction processing modes Identify important components of contingency planning Recognize features of the two main encryption methods Recognize aspects of information protection
Course Topics	Nature of Binary Data Storage Types of Data Files File Organization and Access Methods Database Management Systems Transaction Processing Modes Business Continuity Planning Encryption Information Protection

Learning
Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to

Identify the basic aspects of computer data storage and file types
Differentiate the major file organization and access methods
Recognize features and advantages of a database management system (DBMS)
Recognize aspects of the two main transaction processing modes
Identify important components of contingency planning
Recognize features of the two main encryption methods
Recognize aspects of information protection

Course Topics

Nature of Binary Data Storage
Types of Data Files
File Organization and Access Methods
Database Management Systems
Transaction Processing Modes
Business Continuity Planning
Encryption
Information Protection

This QAS self-study course consists of an Audiovisual presentation, a Knowledge Transfer Outline with multiple-choice questions for study and review, and a Qualified Assessment of 20 questions.

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