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129 term Chr What is the definition of information technology (IT)?

• It is a system of dependent parts working separately to

accomplish information goals.

• It is a system indirectly used to support and improve

particular aspects of a department.

• It is the technology used to create data, configure

servers, and construct buildings.

• It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make

information accessible.It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?

• Network administrator
• Systems administrator
• Database administrator
• Website administrator

Network administrator In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?

• First Generation
• Second Generation
• Third Generation
• Fourth Generation

Third Generation

Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?

• Translator language
• Machine language
• Compiler language
• Programming language

Machine language What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the internet?

• LaaS
• SaaS

C. RFID

• PaaS

SaaS What is one of IT's roles in globalization?

• It provides support for JIT manufacturing.

B. It allows companies to achieve ISO 9001:2008

certification.

• It provides tax havens for companies.
• It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.

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?

• handheld
• laptop
• desktop
• mainframe

Desktop Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?

• email
• word processor
• spreadsheet program
• FTP client

word processor and spreadsheet program Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?

A. DVD

• PC card
• external mic
• camera card
• USB flash drive

external mic and USB flash drive

Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?

• information technology
• information security
• information system
• information archiving

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?

• data
• information
• knowledge
• wisdom

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?

• timely
• thorough
• accurate
• reliable

timely Which two are parts of an information system? Choose 2 answers

• Oscilloscope
• Customers
• Networks
• Databases

Databases and Networks What is the difference between processing and storage?

• Information is received by processing, while data is

received by storage.

• Processing handles data and information, while storage

is restricted to handling data.

• Processing collects and translates data into useful

information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.

• Users are responsible for processing, while computers

are responsible for storage.Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.

Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large computers?

• Costs for hardware resources are decreased
• Security of information is increased
• Data integrity is increased
• Internet usage by employees for non-business tasks is

decreased Costs for hardware resources are decreased Match each description with the type of computing ecosystem it describes. Answer options may be used more than once or not all. Select your answer from this list. 1. Virtual Machines, 2. Peer-to-peer, 3. Client-server

• A software emulator program that permits a computer

user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.

• Each computer is roughly equal to every other

computer.

• One computer will request information from another

computer, which responds with requested information.A = 1 B = 2 C = 3 Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?

• string
• fixed-point
• floating-point
• boolean

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?

• Numeric integer
• Floating point
• Boolean
• Character string

Character string Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals?

• To provide opportunities for communication
• To ensure raw data is captured
• To establish needs of users
• To aid in making strategic decisions

To aid in making strategic decisions