Implementation Manager (IM) Specialist CHTS Practice Test

What term describes the configuration and structure of hardware in an information system?

1. Data architecture

2. Data infrastructure

3. Unstructured data

4. Structured data

The correct answer is: Data infrastructure

The term that accurately describes the configuration and structure of hardware in an information system is data infrastructure. This encompasses not just the physical components, such as servers and networks, but also the arrangements and support systems that facilitate data storage, processing, and management within an organization. Data infrastructure serves as the foundation for data-related functions in an information system, allowing for effective data handling and accessibility. Data architecture, while related, refers specifically to the design of data structures, data models, and relationships that dictate how data is stored and accessed. It does not focus on the hardware configuration itself. Unstructured data and structured data pertain to the types of data that exist, with unstructured data lacking a predefined format and structured data being organized in a defined manner, but neither addresses the hardware components crucial for an information system's functionality.