Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply.
a. Developing faster computer chips.
b. Repairing copy machines.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) - Precise Answer ✔✔a. Developing faster
computer chips.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
For each of the following scenarios, indicate if the function described
would be appropriate for individuals who are part of an IT department.
Select all that apply.
a. Emily is working on a benefits analysis to justify the need for a new
server.
b. Leo is updating his profile located on the company website.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they
can more quickly input sales data.
,d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with
satellite offices in the area.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) - Precise Answer ✔✔a. Emily is working
on a benefits analysis to justify the need for a new server.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they
can more quickly input sales data.
d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with
satellite offices in the area.
Which of the following employees would be considered IT personnel?
a. Jeff, who works in human resources screening electronic résumés of
potential hires.
b. Maria, a computer programmer who debugs software issues for
company users.
c. Yuki, who writes text for client websites.
d. Nadir, who creates marketing plans based on aggregated company
data.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) - Precise Answer ✔✔b. Maria, a computer
programmer who debugs software issues for company users.
Which of the description of duties below would be for a System
Administrator?
,a. This individual is in charge of ensuring that the network is working
properly. Duties may include connecting devices using cable,
configuring individual employee computers, working with the network
hardware, and troubleshooting.
b. This individual has responsibility for developing new software
applications to improve the functionality of an organization's
information technology.
c. This individual updates an organization's computer hardware and
software, performs troubleshooting, and maintains the operating system
of a computer system.
d. This individual has responsibility for all aspects of an organization's
databases and database management systems.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) - Precise Answer ✔✔c. This individual
updates an organization's computer hardware and software, performs
troubleshooting, and maintains the operating system of a computer
system
Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system
administrator?
a. Providing support to users.
b. Installing new hardware and software.
c. Creating new user accounts.
d. Answering e-mails from potential customers.
, (Module: IT as a Discipline) - Precise Answer ✔✔d. Answering e-mails
from potential customers.
Javier starts the day by checking his e-mails. Sandra in payroll would
like him to print a report detailing how much money has been spent on
training new employees. She would like a comparison of the training
dollars spent over the last five years. Javier spends the morning
retrieving the appropriate information from the database and e-mails a
report to Sandra. In the afternoon, Javier begins a performance analysis
of the new database management system that he installed last week. He
also double-checks that the old data has properly transferred to the new
system. He then develops a list of procedures for those who work under
him so they can also run performance analyses. Finally, he heads
upstairs to the Chief Operating Officer's office to make a brief
presentation on the new database system and how it can be used most
effectively.
Which of the following titles most fits Javier's job?
a. Database Administrator.
b. - Precise Answer ✔✔a. Database Administrator.
Which of the following describes the duties of a web administrator?
a. Ensures firewalls are up to date and researches current security
threats.
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