Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

Web graphic designer, which is a job title in the technical services area of an IT department, develops graphical content using all of the following EXCEPT ____.

____ is a database certification sponsored by Oracle that tests knowledge of developing and deploying large-scale Oracle database management systems.

Figure 15-1 For a salesperson, such as that shown in Figure 15-1, strong ____ skills are important, including a strong listening ability and good oral communication skills.

Computer certification demonstrates the mastery of a skill set and knowledge base in a specific IT area.

Today, computer technicians always make repairs at the site of the computer equipment.

Business and government offices use computers and the Web to provide the public with a means to access their facilities.

____________________, which is a job title in the system development and programming area of an IT department, installs and maintains operating system software and provides technical support to the programming staff.

____________________ is a process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area.

A two-year school often is called a community college or junior college.

The Information Technology Association of America reports that the current IT workforce is more than ____ a year.

Upon completion of a trade school education, students often receive a certificate.

A ____ oversees Web site performance and maintains links between a company's Web server and Internet access provider.

____________________ is a networking certification sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association that tests competency in several network areas including transmission media and topologies, protocols, and standards.

The software industry is modest, with annual sales around $6 million.

After obtaining an education, you must keep abreast of changes in the computer field.

The main difference between a CIS and MIS curriculum is that the ratio of business courses to computer courses is greater in a CIS curriculum.

Discuss the options for preparation for certification.

Figure 15-1 People who would benefit from ____ include computer sales representatives (like the one in Figure 15-1), computer teachers, corporate trainers, desktop publishers, graphic designers, help desk specialists, and office manager/workers.

Job opportunities in the computer field generally fall into these areas: ____.

Figure 15-5 A certification sponsor s Web site like the one in Figure 15-5 generally contains descriptions of available certifications, with frequently asked questions (FAQs) and links to authorized training and testing centers.