C182 (INTRODUCTION TO IT) – EXAM
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Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are examples of low-level programming languages.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are examples of scripting languages.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are known as high-level programming languages.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as
what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This loosely defines Information Technology.
Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring OSs, and
performing some scripting are the roles of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Systems Administrator.
Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for network
communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Network Administrator.
,Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are roles
of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Database Administrator.
Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which
type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Security Administrator.
Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web servers are the
roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be referred to as a "webmaster"
and may or may not be responsible for the server hardware.
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically the roles associated with a Web Administrator.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel?
ANSWER ✔✔ Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level
programming (scripting), system security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data.
ANSWER ✔✔ Processed
Is data more or less structured than information?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data is less structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process.
ANSWER ✔✔ Information
What does DIKW refer to?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
,What is the difference between information and data?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data consists of raw inputs, whereas information consists of data that has been
processed into more useful material.
A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that use these tools in
order to manipulate data to obtain information describes what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This is an Information System.
What 5 characteristics does quality data consist of?
ANSWER ✔✔ Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable
What does IPO / IPO+S refer to?
ANSWER ✔✔ Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform?
ANSWER ✔✔ IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ The physical components of the computer are referred to as hardware.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system?
ANSWER ✔✔ A computer network.
, The people who use the computer system are known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ Users
What is a network protocol?
ANSWER ✔✔ A standard set of rules used to determine how networks communicate with each
other.
What is the most common network protocol?
ANSWER ✔✔ TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system?
ANSWER ✔✔ CPU - memory - input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer
components is known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This is the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input, output,
and long-term storage?
ANSWER ✔✔ The I/O system.
What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use?
ANSWER ✔✔ Computer memory (RAM)
The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and allows hardware to
communicate with other hardware on the motherboard.
ANSWER ✔✔ The system bus.
FLASHCARDS| WITH ACTUAL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS| VERIFIED BY
EXPERT| 2025 NEW UPDATE.
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are examples of low-level programming languages.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are examples of scripting languages.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are known as high-level programming languages.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as
what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This loosely defines Information Technology.
Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring OSs, and
performing some scripting are the roles of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Systems Administrator.
Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for network
communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Network Administrator.
,Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are roles
of which type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Database Administrator.
Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which
type of administrator?
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically some of the roles associated with a Security Administrator.
Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web servers are the
roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be referred to as a "webmaster"
and may or may not be responsible for the server hardware.
ANSWER ✔✔ These are typically the roles associated with a Web Administrator.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel?
ANSWER ✔✔ Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level
programming (scripting), system security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data.
ANSWER ✔✔ Processed
Is data more or less structured than information?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data is less structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process.
ANSWER ✔✔ Information
What does DIKW refer to?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
,What is the difference between information and data?
ANSWER ✔✔ Data consists of raw inputs, whereas information consists of data that has been
processed into more useful material.
A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that use these tools in
order to manipulate data to obtain information describes what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This is an Information System.
What 5 characteristics does quality data consist of?
ANSWER ✔✔ Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable
What does IPO / IPO+S refer to?
ANSWER ✔✔ Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform?
ANSWER ✔✔ IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ The physical components of the computer are referred to as hardware.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system?
ANSWER ✔✔ A computer network.
, The people who use the computer system are known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ Users
What is a network protocol?
ANSWER ✔✔ A standard set of rules used to determine how networks communicate with each
other.
What is the most common network protocol?
ANSWER ✔✔ TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system?
ANSWER ✔✔ CPU - memory - input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer
components is known as what?
ANSWER ✔✔ This is the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input, output,
and long-term storage?
ANSWER ✔✔ The I/O system.
What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use?
ANSWER ✔✔ Computer memory (RAM)
The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and allows hardware to
communicate with other hardware on the motherboard.
ANSWER ✔✔ The system bus.
