Exam 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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A group of overuse disorders that impact the hands, wrists, and arms
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AMD
QA specialist
security specialist
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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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Used by second-generation computers
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AMD
MITS Altair
DEC PDP-8
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The life cycle of a new computer model typically includes ____ stages.

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Critical Thinking questions (Multiple Choice) A+ Certification provides good credentials for employment ____.

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Critical Thinking questions (Multiple Choice) COLOSSUS was an electronic device that ____.

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Break reminder software
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security specialist
RSI
computer science
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Before the first generation of computers ended, programmers had devised rudimentary compilers that allowed them to write instructions using assembly language op codes, such as LDA and JNZ.

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____________________ order is a special instance of retailing in which a vendor takes orders by telephone or from an Internet site, and then ships the product directly to consumers.

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An online job ____________________ maintains a database that contains thousands of job openings posted by employers.

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____-generation computers can be characterized by their use of vacuum tubes to store individual bits of data.

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Case 3 You want to work in the IT industry, but do not want to work in an Information Systems department. You are doing an online search to see what jobs are available within your interests. You are considering looking for a job that allows you to work from home. You need to search for a(n) ____ job.

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Every company that uses computers is part of the IT industry.

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LCD screens have a(n) ____ resolution, which displays one pixel for each tiny light in the display matrix.

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In the U.S., ____ sets and enforces standards for the health and safety of American workers.

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A(n) ____________________ is an experimental device that typically must be further developed and perfected before going into production and becoming widely available.

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Case 3 You want to work in the IT industry, but do not want to work in an Information Systems department. You are doing an online search to see what jobs are available within your interests. To make sure that your next job provides you with a safe and efficient work environment, you need to inquire about the ____ of the job.

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Critical Thinking questions (Multiple Choice) Tamara analyzes the vulnerability of computer systems to threats from viruses, worms, and other potentially harmful attacks for her company. What is her job title?

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In the early 1970s, many hobbyists used microprocessors to create their own computer systems.

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The first stage in the life cycle of a new computer model is ____________________.

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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Tier in any segment of the computer industry consisting of smaller startup companies that sell primarily through mail order
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systems analyst
transistors
metasearch tool
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