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C182 Introduction to IT Study Guide|69 Exam Questions and Answers
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - -Third
generation
-Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - -
Machine language
-What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or
games through the internet? - -SaaS
-What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - -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? - -Desktop
-Which two software application packages would be classified as
productivity software? - -Word processor, Spreadsheet program
-What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - -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
-Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support
management of an organization? - -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
-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
-Which two are parts of an information system? - -Networks, Databases
, -What is the difference between processing and 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
-A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple
computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing
multiple computers. - -Virtual machines
-Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - -Peer-to-peer
-One computer will request information from another computer, which
responds with requested information. - -Client-server
-Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - -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 a networked
operating system? - -An Internet browser displays a web page.
-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? - -Proxy server
-What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term
activation for a fee? - -Shareware
-What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial
software package? - -Establishes the customer's right to use the software
-What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software
license? - -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? - -A copyright
-Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? - -
Control unit (CU), Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
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