Introduction to IT - D322 - PA Correct
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What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?
Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?
Machine language
What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the internet?
SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization?
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large
capacity hard drive?
Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Word processor, Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
External microphone, USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content
into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and
popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the timestamp considered in this scenario?
, Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would
like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be
made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Timely
Which two are parts of an information system?
Networks, Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage?
Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated
data in specific locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large
computers?
Costs for hardware resources are decreased
Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?
String
Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of the artwork he has
done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted using an assigned name and number.
Which data type will be required in order to create his database?
Character string
Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals?
To aid in making strategic decisions
In which category of the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy would business
intelligence be located?
Knowledge
Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to function?
Primary key
What are the three main categories of databases?
answers latest update
What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?
Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?
Machine language
What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the internet?
SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization?
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large
capacity hard drive?
Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Word processor, Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
External microphone, USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content
into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and
popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the timestamp considered in this scenario?
, Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would
like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be
made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Timely
Which two are parts of an information system?
Networks, Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage?
Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated
data in specific locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large
computers?
Costs for hardware resources are decreased
Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?
String
Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of the artwork he has
done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted using an assigned name and number.
Which data type will be required in order to create his database?
Character string
Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals?
To aid in making strategic decisions
In which category of the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy would business
intelligence be located?
Knowledge
Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to function?
Primary key
What are the three main categories of databases?
