Question 1

Most IT departments are headed by a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chief information officer 
B)  chief operating officer 
C)  chief technology officer 
D)  chief systems officer 
A)  chief information officer 
B)  chief operating officer 
C)  chief technology officer 
D)  chief systems officer

Question 2

Assembly language and machine language are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Current processor technology requires very large scale integration (VLSI)that packs millions of components on a single chip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Creates computer software including applications,operating systems,and programming languages

Accepted Answer

A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher 
A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher

Question 5

The first commercially successful minicomputer was the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  RCA Spart 7 
B)  IBM 360 
C)  DEC PDP-8 
D)  IBM AS400 
A)  RCA Spart 7 
B)  IBM 360 
C)  DEC PDP-8 
D)  IBM AS400

Question 6

A calculator that implements instructions autonomously is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A)  slide rule 
B)  abacus 
C)  mechanical calculator 
D)  algorithm 
A)  slide rule 
B)  abacus 
C)  mechanical calculator 
D)  algorithm

Question 7

A device consisting of several rods divided into ten squares,each labeled with two numbers,with the rods positioned according to the numbers in the calculation,is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A)  slide rule 
B)  algorithm 
C)  abacus 
D)  Napier's Bones 
A)  slide rule 
B)  algorithm 
C)  abacus 
D)  Napier's Bones

Question 8

The computer industry encompasses those companies that manufacture computers and computer components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A set of software tests conducted by a team of off-site testers is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  white box testing 
B)  black box testing 
C)  alpha testing 
D)  beta testing 
A)  white box testing 
B)  black box testing 
C)  alpha testing 
D)  beta testing

Question 10

The first commercial microcomputer was the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark 8 
B)  MITS Altair 
C)  Apple I 
D)  IBM PC 
A)  Mark 8 
B)  MITS Altair 
C)  Apple I 
D)  IBM PC

Question 11

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A person who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats

Accepted Answer

A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher 
A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher

Question 12

Jimmy recently graduated and is looking for his first full-time job. He has turned to you for help. Jimmy knows you recently graduated and got a new job. He thinks you can give him some advice to help with his search.
-When looking for a job,a ____ allows you to automate the search process across many sites.

Accepted Answer

A)  metasearch tool 
B)  metasearch page 
C)  job search page 
D)  job search agent 
A)  metasearch tool 
B)  metasearch page 
C)  job search page 
D)  job search agent

Question 13

A ____ combines commercially available products with specialty hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturer direct 
B)  mail order firm 
C)  VAR 
D)  all of the above 
A)  manufacturer direct 
B)  mail order firm 
C)  VAR 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A vacuum tube can have ____ state(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  unlimited 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  unlimited

Question 15

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A person who analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it

Accepted Answer

A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher 
A) security specialist 
B) A+ certification 
C) database administrator 
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam 
E) metasearch tool
F)network specialist
G)DB2
H)Web site designer
I)non-compete
J)CISSP
K)carpal tunnel syndrome
L)software publisher

Question 16

____________________ circuit technology made it possible to pack the equivalent of thousands of vacuum tubes or transistors onto a single miniature chip.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ circuit technology made it possible to...

Question 17

____ are a segment of the IT industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software publishers 
B)  Service companies 
C)  Computer retailers 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Software publishers 
B)  Service companies 
C)  Computer retailers 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

____ refers to hardware manufacturers that sell their products directly to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturer direct 
B)  Mail order 
C)  VAR 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Manufacturer direct 
B)  Mail order 
C)  VAR 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

A person who creates documentation for large programming projects is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  program documentor 
B)  program analyst 
C)  computer specialist 
D)  technical writer 
A)  program documentor 
B)  program analyst 
C)  computer specialist 
D)  technical writer

Question 20

The study of safe and efficient working environments is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of safe and efficient working...

Most IT departments are headed by a ____.

Assembly language and machine language are the same.

Current processor technology requires very large scale integration (VLSI)that packs millions of components on a single chip.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Creates computer software including applications,operating systems,and programming languages

The first commercially successful minicomputer was the ____.

A calculator that implements instructions autonomously is a(n)____.

A device consisting of several rods divided into ten squares,each labeled with two numbers,with the rods positioned according to the numbers in the calculation,is a(n)____.

The computer industry encompasses those companies that manufacture computers and computer components.

A set of software tests conducted by a team of off-site testers is called ____.

The first commercial microcomputer was the ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats

A ____ combines commercially available products with specialty hardware or software.

A vacuum tube can have ____ state(s).

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it

____________________ circuit technology made it possible to pack the equivalent of thousands of vacuum tubes or transistors onto a single miniature chip.

____ are a segment of the IT industry.

____ refers to hardware manufacturers that sell their products directly to consumers.

A person who creates documentation for large programming projects is a ____.

The study of safe and efficient working environments is ____________________.

Computers and Digital Basics

Computer Hardware

Software

Operating Systems and File Management

Local Area Networks

The Internet

The Web and E-mail

Digital Media

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Databases

Computer Programming

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

Most IT departments are headed by a ____.

Assembly language and machine language are the same.

Current processor technology requires very large scale integration (VLSI)that packs millions of components on a single chip.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Creates computer software including applications,operating systems,and programming languages

The first commercially successful minicomputer was the ____.

A calculator that implements instructions autonomously is a(n)____.

A device consisting of several rods divided into ten squares,each labeled with two numbers,with the rods positioned according to the numbers in the calculation,is a(n)____.

The computer industry encompasses those companies that manufacture computers and computer components.

A set of software tests conducted by a team of off-site testers is called ____.

The first commercial microcomputer was the ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats

A ____ combines commercially available products with specialty hardware or software.

A vacuum tube can have ____ state(s).

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it

____________________ circuit technology made it possible to pack the equivalent of thousands of vacuum tubes or transistors onto a single miniature chip.

____ are a segment of the IT industry.

____ refers to hardware manufacturers that sell their products directly to consumers.

A person who creates documentation for large programming projects is a ____.

The study of safe and efficient working environments is ____________________.

Computers and Digital Basics

Computer Hardware

Software

Operating Systems and File Management

Local Area Networks

The Internet

The Web and E-mail

Digital Media

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Databases

Computer Programming

Filters