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

John is considering getting a college degree in the IT field. He is confused about which degree he needs. Connie said she would help him by offering some guidance. -John thinks he would like to focus his studies on programming computers.He is not interested in the hardware aspects.Connie should tell him he needs to major in ____.

The ____ Act establishes an agency to monitor threats to the communication infrastructure.

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. -You tell Jimmy that the elements of an effective resume include ____.

In the hardware product life cycle,the ____________________ stage involves the addition of a new product to a vendor's product line and its prominent featuring in advertisements.

The product design stage of the lifecycle of a new hardware product often takes place under wraps._________________________

The birth of the software industry was a result of high-level languages developed for ____-generation computers.

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

Worldwide,consumers spend more than $____ on information technology each year.

Any person whose primary occupation involves the design,configuration,analysis,development,modification,testing,or security of computer hardware or software is a computer ____________________.

Industry observers expect the number of telecommuting IT workers to decrease over the next decade.

The term that is used to refer to any energy that is emitted in the form of waves or particles is ____________________.

A tool used for making calculations that was considered essential for engineering and science students through the 1960s is a(n)abacus._________________________

When using a computer,the proper position for your back is leaning forward slightly._________________________

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

-The life cycle of a new computer product is shown in the accompanying figure,in which box D represents ____.

-Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition whose effects are made worse by keyboard use.The accompanying figure represents a hand.Box A indicates the ____.

Relocating business processes,such as development and production,to lower-cost locations is called privatizing._________________________

Assembly language and machine language are the same.

The use of components or labor from outside suppliers is called ____________________.

RFID chips embedded in ID badges can be used to keep track of employees' locations in an office or manufacturing facility._________________________