C182 Introduction to IT: Questions &
Answers
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of
programming language?
(Ans- These are examples of low-level programming languages.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of
programming language?
(Ans- These are examples of scripting languages.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of
programming language?
(Ans- These are known as high-level programming languages.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a
goal is known as what?
(Ans- This loosely defines Information Technology.
Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring
OSs, and performing some scripting are the roles of which type of
administrator?
(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a Systems Administrator.
Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for
network communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which
type of administrator?
(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a Network Administrator.
Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management
Systems) are roles of which type of administrator?
(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a Database Administrator.
Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the
roles of which type of administrator?
(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a Security Administrator.
Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web
servers are the roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be
referred to as a “webmaster” and may or may not be responsible for the
server hardware.
(Ans- These are typically the roles associated with a Web Administrator.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel?
(Ans- Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems,
system level programming (scripting), system security, hardware.
Information can be defined as data.
(Ans- Processed
Is data more or less structured than information?
(Ans- Data is less structured than information.
_ is the output of some process.
(Ans- Information
What does DIKW refer to?
(Ans- Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data?
(Ans- Data consists of raw inputs, whereas information consists of data that
has been processed into more useful material.
A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that
use these tools in order to manipulate data to obtain information describes
what?
(Ans- This is an Information System.
What 5 characteristics does quality data consist of?
(Ans- Relevant – timely – thorough – accurate – reliable
What does IPO / IPO+S refer to?
(Ans- Input – Processing – Output – Storage
What four operations does a computer perform?
(Ans- IPO / IPO+S – Input – Processing – Output – Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?
(Ans- The physical components of the computer are referred to as
hardware.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known
as what?
(Ans- Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to
enable communication with each other refers to what in a computer
system?
(Ans- A computer network.
The people who use the computer system are known as what?
(Ans- Users
What is a network protocol?
(Ans- A standard set of rules used to determine how networks
communicate with each other.
What is the most common network protocol?
(Ans- TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system?
(Ans- CPU – memory – input/output (I/O) – bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the
computer components is known as what?
(Ans- This is the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for
input, output, and long-term storage?
(Ans- The I/O system.
What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use?
(Ans- Computer memory (RAM)
The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and
allows hardware to communicate with other hardware on the motherboard.
(Ans- The system bus.
The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and
expansion cards in any computer.
(Ans- The motherboard.
The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the
computer is shut down.
(Ans- The hard drive.
A video card or wireless network card may be located in an
___ slot.
(Ans- Expansion
A CPU consists of what two parts?
(Ans- The ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the CU (control unit).