Chief Information Officer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
The very first computers were so big they filled whole rooms. Today, people carry powerful computers in their pockets!
Tools of the trade
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Network cables and routers
These are the wires and boxes that let computers talk to each other. They help send messages and pictures quickly from one place to another.
A day in the job
- MorningThe CIO checks that the company's computers and networks are running smoothly. Then they meet with a team to hear what tools would make their work easier.
Words to know
- Password
- A secret word or code that proves you are allowed to use a computer or program. Keeping it secret keeps your information safe.
Quiz time
A Chief Information Officer only works with computers and never talks to other people.