What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - correct answer It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information
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Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? - correct answer Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - correct answer Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - correct answer Machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the Internet? - correct answer SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - correct answer It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive? - correct answer Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? - correct answer Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? - correct answer External microphone
USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization? - correct answer Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this scenario? - correct answer Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be made.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? - correct answer Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - correct answer Networks
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? - correct answer Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - correct answer Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. - correct answer Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - correct answer Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information - correct answer Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - correct answer Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? - correct answer An Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? - correct answer Linux runs on both servers and workstations.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? - correct answer Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - correct answer Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? - correct answer Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? - correct answer Establishes the customer's right to use the software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? - correct answer Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years? - correct answer A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?
Choose 2 answers - correct answer Control unit (CU)
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team.
Which two peripheral devices should be used? - correct answer Printer
Monitor
Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU? - correct answer Heat Sink
Which item is a storage device? - correct answer Flash Drive
In which type of network topology is each networked device directly connected to every other networked device? - correct answer Mesh
Which communication medium is typically used when sending data transmissions over very long distances? - correct answer Radio signals
What indicates a specific Internet location? - correct answer The IP address
Which description explains the role of a domain name system (DNS)? - correct answer Translates human-readable aliases into IP addresses
Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of the document on the server? - correct answer Resource path ID
Which goal of Information Assurance (IA) requires that information is accessible when needed? - correct answer Availability
Which technique uses all possible combinations of letters and numbers to crack a password? - correct answer Brute force
Which is a type of two-factor authentication? - correct answer Smart card
Which is a characteristic of high-level languages? - correct answer They use object-oriented programs.
How does a compiler work? - correct answer It requires the components of the software to be defined from the onset.
On which tier of an N-Tier architecture model are user interfaces developed? - correct answer Presentation
Which component facilitates communication between the other two components in the MVC architecture model? - correct answer Controller
What statement is true concerning compiled and interpreted computer language? - correct answer A compiler translates an entire program into executable program, which can be run at a later time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.
Which two languages have traditionally been used for automation rather than software development?
Choose 2 answers - correct answer TCL
Python
Which is true of databases and the applications that interact with them? - correct answer Applications are interdependent with the database.
What is another term for a formula that outlines how to execute a task? - correct answer Algorithm
What is the role of drivers in facilitating communication between applications and databases? - correct answer They allow the application to interact with the database.
Which SQL clause is used to inform the database management system (DBMS) which tables should be interrogated by the query? - correct answer FROM
Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters? - correct answer String
Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of the artwork he has done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted using an assigned name and number.
Which data type will be required in order to create his database? - correct answer String data
Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals? - correct answer To aid in making strategic decisions
In which category of the DIKW hierarchy would business intelligence be located? - correct answer Knowledge
Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to function? - correct answer Primary key
What are the three main categories of databases? - correct answer Flat file, relational, hierarchal
What is the database administrator's role in security? - correct answer To institute protocols to protect the databases from external threats
What type of information processing allows input data to be accepted as a set of records and processed as a unit? - correct answer Batch
What is the purpose of an IT department? - correct answer It helps the organization achieve strategic goals.
What is a role of the systems administrator? - correct answer To install and maintain network resources
Which action would be important for the IT department to take in order to help their business meet the goal of increased expansion? - correct answer Expanding the infrastructure to support additional locations
What step should be taken by a business when a third-party solution is found that will benefit a project? - correct answer Contact the group to arrange a demo of their product
Which risk assessment question is part of the Initiation Phase? - correct answer Could the end users reject the outcome of the project?
In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - correct answer Planning
What effect does scope creep have on a project? - correct answer It increases unplanned costs for the project.
Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an information system? - correct answer Allowing easy access to customer account information
Which type of systems testing includes having the customer test the system in an operational setting to see if it is useful? - correct answer User Acceptance
Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end users? - correct answer Pilot
What are two necessary elements of business continuity planning?
Choose 2 answers - correct answer 1. Assessing key organizational activities
2. Identifying risks that may occur
Which disaster recovery strategy is used to save information to multiple hard drives at the same time? - correct answer Data mirroring
Which action would support confidentiality? - correct answer Updating security software
Which regulation governs the actions of a company in the case of data records being compromised, lost, or stolen? - correct answer Security Breach Notification laws
How can an organization assist employees with the ethical use of information technology? - correct answer By developing policies for information usage
Engages in best practices for information systems - correct answer Part of the role of an IT professional association
Writes laws dealing with information technology - correct answer Outside of the role of an IT professional association
Provides professional standards for ethical behavior - correct answer Part of the role of an IT professional association [Show Less]