Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT BMC, IBM, Intuit, McAfee, Novell, and Red Hat are all companies in which market segment?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer software 
B)  IT consulting 
C)  computer equipment 
D)  computer service and repair

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about trends in the computer industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two of the five fastest growing occupations for individuals holding a bachelor's degree are in computer-related fields. 
B)  The current IT workforce is approximately 6.7 million people. 
C)  The number of students majoring in computing fields is declining. 
D)  More than 80% of IT employees work at organizations whose primary business is computer related.

Question 3

An IT department provides career opportunities for people with a variety of skills and talents. Usually, these jobs are divided into six main areas. Briefly list and define those areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An IT department provides career opportunities for...

Question 4

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________, which is a main area of...

Question 5

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that IT will be one of the slowest growing industries for the next several years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Entry-level jobs for graduating ____________________ students, given the credentials listed in the accompanying figure, include software engineer, network security specialist, computer hardware designer, new hardware tester, and IT consultant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Entry-level jobs for graduating ____________________ students,...

Question 7

Which of the following is a job title in the operations area of an IT department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project leader/manager 
B)  Database analyst 
C)  Project manager 
D)  Data communications analyst/VoIP specialist

Question 8

Certification training options are available to suit every learning style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of certification are the MCITP, RHCE, and SCSA exams?

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system 
B)  developer 
C)  application 
D)  hardware

Question 10

Which of the following, of which one example is shown in the accompanying figure, must have a general understanding of computers and a specific knowledge of the product they are selling?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer salespeople 
B)  vendor analysts 
C)  commercial technicians 
D)  l marketing ogicians

Question 11

One disadvantage of attending a trade school is time; it often takes longer to complete trade school programs than it does a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

People who may be interested in ____________________ certification include cable installation technicians, computer repair technicians, corporate trainers, help desk specialists, IT consultants, and system engineers and administrators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who may be interested in ____________________...

Question 13

Most professionals have the experience and skill set to take a certification exam without preparation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT another term for a trade school?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer college 
B)  vocational school 
C)  technical school 
D)  career college

Question 15

When choosing a certification, computer users should not do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  consider their career path over the long term 
B)  rely on the advice of people in unrelated fields 
C)  assess their background and experience 
D)  research certifications to find those that best match their needs

Question 16

Salespeople often are paid based on the amount of product that they sell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the fast-paced world of technology, job titles are standardized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

IT certification can do all of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance employees' careers 
B)  provide employees with added credibility among peers and employers 
C)  increase employee salaries 
D)  guarantee job security

Question 19

Some certification tests use a technique known as CAT, where the tests analyze a person's responses while taking the test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Online certification study programs cost approximately double the price of traditional instructor-led programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT BMC, IBM, Intuit, McAfee, Novell, and Red Hat are all companies in which market segment?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about trends in the computer industry?

An IT department provides career opportunities for people with a variety of skills and talents. Usually, these jobs are divided into six main areas. Briefly list and define those areas.

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that IT will be one of the slowest growing industries for the next several years.

Entry-level jobs for graduating ____________________ students, given the credentials listed in the accompanying figure, include software engineer, network security specialist, computer hardware designer, new hardware tester, and IT consultant.

Which of the following is a job title in the operations area of an IT department?

Certification training options are available to suit every learning style.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of certification are the MCITP, RHCE, and SCSA exams?

Which of the following, of which one example is shown in the accompanying figure, must have a general understanding of computers and a specific knowledge of the product they are selling?

One disadvantage of attending a trade school is time; it often takes longer to complete trade school programs than it does a college degree.

People who may be interested in ____________________ certification include cable installation technicians, computer repair technicians, corporate trainers, help desk specialists, IT consultants, and system engineers and administrators.

Most professionals have the experience and skill set to take a certification exam without preparation.

Which of the following is NOT another term for a trade school?

When choosing a certification, computer users should not do which of the following?

Salespeople often are paid based on the amount of product that they sell.

In the fast-paced world of technology, job titles are standardized.

IT certification can do all of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

Some certification tests use a technique known as CAT, where the tests analyze a person's responses while taking the test.

Online certification study programs cost approximately double the price of traditional instructor-led programs.