C182 (Introduction to IT) – Flashcards
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Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of
programming language? - -These are examples of *low-level programming
languages*.
-JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming
language? - -These are examples of *scripting languages*.
-BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of
programming language? - -These are known as *high-level programming
languages*.
-A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a
goal is known as what? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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. - -These are typically the roles associated with a *Web
Administrator*.
-What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - -Troubleshooting/problem-
solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming
(scripting), system security, hardware.
,-Information can be defined as _________ data. - -Processed
-Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - -Data is *less*
structured than information.
-__________ is the output of some process. - -Information
-What does DIKW refer to? - -Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
-What is the difference between information and data? - -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? - -This is an *Information System*.
-What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - -Relevant - timely -
thorough - accurate - reliable
-What four operations does a computer perform? - -IPO / IPO+S - Input -
Processing - Output - Storage
-The physical components of the computer are referred to as what? - -The
physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
-Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known
as what? - -Software
-A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to
enable communication with each other refers to what in a computer system?
- -A *computer network*.
-The people who use the computer system are known as what? - -Users
-What is a network protocol? - -A standard set of rules used to determine
how networks communicate with each other.
-What is the most common network protocol? - -TCP/IP
-What are the 4 main components of a computer system? - -CPU - memory -
input/output (I/O) - bus
, -The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the
computer components is known as what? - -This is the *Central Processing
Unit* (CPU).
-What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for
input, output, and long-term storage? - -The *I/O system*.
-What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use?
- -Computer memory (RAM)
-The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and
allows hardware to communicate with other hardware on the motherboard. -
-The system *bus*.
-The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and
expansion cards in any computer. - -The *motherboard*.
-The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the
computer is shut down. - -The *hard drive*.
-A video card or wireless network card may be located in an _______________
slot. - -Expansion
-A CPU consists of what two parts? - -The ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the
CU (control unit).
-What controls the speed at which instructions are processed? - -The
*system clock*.
-What retrieves instructions and raw input data and sends that data to the
ALU for processing? - -The *Control Unit* (CU).
-What does the actual processing of the data, sent by the CU, to display on
the screen? - -The *Arithmetic Logic Unit* (ALU).
-What is the measurement unit used to identify the clock speed of today's
computers (Hz, MHz, GHz, etc)? - -The clock speed of computers today is
measured in *GHz*.
-A computer can only run programs if it has a sufficient amount of
___________. - -Memory
-Is system memory used for short-term storage or long-term storage? - -
Short-term storage
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