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

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The ____ requires schools and libraries that receive federal funds to implement filtering software.

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Case 2 Ben is meeting with his guidance counselor to determine what his most suitable careers will be after graduation. He has taken quite a number of computer programming courses, e-commerce courses, and computer concepts courses throughout his time at school. Ben is also interested in jobs that use 3-D design software. To show his proficiency in these software, he should take the ____ exam.

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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An example of a chipmaker
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transistors
security specialist
information systems
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Verified
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An example of a chipmaker
transistors
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Second-generation computers used vacuum tubes instead of transistors.

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With your ____________________ at a 100-110 degree angle, the back of your chair helps to support your spine.

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What kind of companies are included in the IT industry and what are their roles?

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A condition called deep vein ____________________ is the formation of blood clots that commonly affect veins in the legs.

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Discuss the stages in the life cycle of a typical hardware product.

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Back problems caused by habitual flex-forward posture are referred to as ____ syndrome.

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The ____ tier in any segment of the computer industry includes newer companies with sales volume just below the cutoff level for identifiable market share.

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For ergonomic reasons, the computer monitor should be ____ from your body.

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A contract worker is typically hired as a ____.

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____-generation computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

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What characteristics of the Analytical Engine design do computer historians believe embody the concepts of the modern computer?

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What were the disadvantages of vacuum tubes?

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Discuss the marketing channels through which computer equipment and software are sold.

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Which of the following is a software publisher?

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Slide rules remained in use as an essential tool for students, engineers, and scientists through the 1960s.

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The Harvard Mark I successfully broke the codes created by Enigma and gave the Allies a major advantage during World War II.

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The ____ establishes national standards for sending commercial e-mail.

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