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jcsu What is the component of the data-information- knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy that includes basic observations?Data Based on the instructions on the package, a frozen pizza should be baked for 18 minutes at 400°F .Which term describes the statement, "The oven is at 350°F, nearing the needed temperature," based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy?Knowledge There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be

given in room 126 at 2:00 p.m., and students have one

hour to complete it.What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW)

pyramid component exemplified by the value "2:00"?

Data There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be

given in room 126 at 2:00 p.m., and students have one

hour to complete it.What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component exemplified by the statement, "I have extra time, so I should review my answers"?Wisdom

A final exam has 30 questions, and students have one

hour to complete it. The exam is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

in room 126

.Which term describes the statement, "It is 1:50 p.m., so I

should head to room 126," based on the data- information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy?Knowledge A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per hour.Which component of the data-information-knowledge- wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the value "1,200" in this scenario?Data A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per hour.Which component of the data-information-knowledge- wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the statement,

"The machine starts at 8:00 a.m." in this scenario?

Information How are information and knowledge different? Knowledge involves understanding patterns, but information does not.Which statement represents a difference between wisdom and information, based on the data pyramid?Wisdom involves understanding relations, but information does not.Which generation of computing is associated with microprocessors?Fourth Which computing generation is associated with the exclusive use of machine languages and punch cards?First Which computing generation is associated with the replacement of machine languages by assembly languages?Second Which computing generation is associated with the first use of thousands of integrated circuits on a single silicon chip?Fourth Which generation of computing is known for the introduction of handheld devices?Fourth Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that each line of a simple, delimited text document holds exactly one record.Flat-file The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which data is stored in a variety of tables that can be joined together in logical ways.Relational

Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that records are stored in structures consisting of data and methods.Object-oriented An IT department employee is identifying the integer data in a system.The year in which a major event happened An IT department employee is identifying the floating point data in a system.An approximation of ππ as 3.14159 A developer is creating an application and needs a variable to store the scientific name of a tree species.Character string A programmer needs to create a variable that holds an indication of whether a file does or does not have an error in it.Boolean A database variable needs to be restricted to only accept several alphanumeric characters.Character string A developer is updating the application layer of a database application.What does this layer of the database application do?It communicates with the end user and can be fairly complex.Which factor affects the choice of an operating system? User interface Which component of an operating system uses scheduling to control access to shared resources?Kernel Which component of an operating system allows an individual to communicate with the operating system?User interface Which hardware component includes registers, a logic component, and an arithmetic component?Central processing unit (CPU) What is the hardware component that contains the circuitry for coordinating computer activity?Central processing unit (CPU) Which hardware component stores data and instructions while they are being used?Random-access memory (RAM) Which part of a computer system contains the instructions for initializing various computer components?Read-only memory (ROM) What characterizes a ring network topology?Every device being connected to exactly two other devices What does a compiler do?Translates source code into machine language What does an interpreter do?Converts instructions one statement at a time when the program is run

What is the appropriate categorization of Visual Basic .NET as a programming language?Compiled Which type of language is Java?Compiled A programmer is working with Python. Which type of language is this?Interpreted Which term describes the JavaScript computer coding language?Interpreted What is a professional organization that publishes a set of ethical IT guidelines?Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) What is one example of a professional organization in the IT industry?Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) What is one of the goals of IT professional organizations?Raising public awareness Which entity helps other organizations design and apply appropriate approaches to personal data collection, use, and disclosure?International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) wisdomapplied knowledgeContext Informationmeaning dataraw

WIsdomapplied: it is dark better I turn on the light

KnowledgeContext: the room I am working in is getting dark

InformationMEning: it is 1838 the light switch is turned off

IT governancethe system of processes that ensures the effective and efficient use of IT to enable an organization to achieve its business goals and to add value to key stakeholders in an organization Network administratorsset up, maintain, and monitor the hardware and software that support the networking components of the computer systems.Systems administratorsset up, maintain, and monitor devices that support business operations. These devices include anything from projectors and smartboards in a training room to the devices in the server room.