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

____ are a segment of the IT industry.

-The accompanying figure represents a CRT; in this drawing Box B points to the ____.

Susan is concerned about some of the laws affecting the IT industry. She is particularly interested in issues related to copyright and copyright violations. She cannot afford to go to an attorney but knows you have done some research on this topic and might be able to help. -Susan is a teacher and is concerned about her use of copyrighted materials.You suggest she look at the ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A certification in computer hardware

-The accompanying figure represents computer and software marketing channels.In that figure,Box B represents ____.

-The accompanying figure represents a CRT; in this drawing Box C points to the ____.

Computers characterized by their use of transistors are considered ____ -generation.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Tests use of 3-D design software

Susan is concerned about some of the laws affecting the IT industry. She is particularly interested in issues related to copyright and copyright violations. She cannot afford to go to an attorney but knows you have done some research on this topic and might be able to help. -Susan asks which act she should investigate that makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies.What do you tell her?

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

In the maintenance stage of the hardware product life cycle,as supply and demand for product reach an equilibrium,the manufacturer might reduce the price to keep the product attractive to buyers._________________________

Products that are announced but never produced are referred to as ____________________.

The Difference Engine was a calculator that operated using steam power._________________________

To combat potential health hazards associated with computer use,you should try to take breaks every 20 minutes._________________________

Is the IT industry regulated in any way?

The first electronic spreadsheet was ____________________.

A(n)____ investigates the requirements of a business or organization,its employees,and its customers in order to plan and implement new or improved customer service.

-The accompanying figure represents computer and software marketing channels.In that figure,Box C represents ____.

The ____ Act enhances the authority of law enforcement agents to prevent various terrorist acts such as monitoring electronic communication without a warrant.

Computers characterized by their use of microprocessors are ____-generation.