INTRODUCTION TO IT - D322 – PA
what is the role of a web server - ANSWERS-to respond to HTTP requests
What does http stand for? - ANSWERS-hypertext transfer protocol
Used in an organization to act as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the
organization has recently retrieved. - ANSWERS-proxy server
what type of server has the capability of blocking specific servers and rejecting
responses that contain certain content? - ANSWERS-proxy server
permits database access across a network. Performs tasks such as data analysis,
data manipulation, security, and archiving. - ANSWERS-database server
like a web server, this server host files and allows clients to access those files.
However, it instead provides access in the form of uploading and downloading
files. - ANSWERS-ftp server
a computer with a large hard disk storing files that any or many users of the
network may wish to access. - ANSWERS-file server
,What is the definition of information technology? - ANSWERS-It is the technology
used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
ANSWERS-Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - ANSWERS-Third
generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - ANSWERS-
machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - ANSWERS-
Saas or Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity
software? - ANSWERS-Spreadsheet program and word processor
, Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
- ANSWERS-External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management
of an organization? - ANSWERS-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 scenerio? - ANSWERS-Data
a dept manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the
decision for the next year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data
is the manager considering? - ANSWERS-Reliable
Which two are parts of an information system? - ANSWERS-Databases and
Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - ANSWERS-Processing
involves temporary information, while storage involves permenant information.
What type of information processing allows input data to be accepted as a set of
records and processed as a unit? - ANSWERS-Batch processing
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