INTRODUCTION TO IT (PVEC) PRE-
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the definition of Information Technology? --PRECISE ANSWER-- It is the
technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? --PRECISE ANSWER--
Second Generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? --PRECISE
ANSWER-- Machine Language
Which is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games
through the internet? --PRECISE ANSWER-- SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? --PRECISE ANSWER-- 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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
--PRECISE ANSWER-- Word Processor & Spreadsheet Program
Which two computers peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- External Microphone & USB Flash Drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? --PRECISE ANSWER-- 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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Data
A departmental manager is creating a budge 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 characteristics of valuable data is the
manager considering? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Network &
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? --PRECISE ANSWER--
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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Cost for hardware resources are
decreased.
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers
and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Virtual Machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. --PRECISE ANSWER-- Peer-
to-Peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information. --PRECISE ANSWER-- Client-Server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? --PRECISE ANSWER--
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to
access hardware.
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating
system? --PRECISE ANSWER-- An internet browser displays a web page.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet
access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet
this need? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Proxy Server
Which characteristics identifies application software that is cloud-based? --PRECISE
ANSWER-- Provided by third-party providers.
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a
fee? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Shareware
What is the purpose of and End User License Agreement for a commercial software
package? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Establishes the customer's right to use software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software
is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is the definition of Information Technology? --PRECISE ANSWER-- It is the
technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? --PRECISE ANSWER--
Second Generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? --PRECISE
ANSWER-- Machine Language
Which is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games
through the internet? --PRECISE ANSWER-- SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? --PRECISE ANSWER-- 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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
--PRECISE ANSWER-- Word Processor & Spreadsheet Program
Which two computers peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- External Microphone & USB Flash Drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? --PRECISE ANSWER-- 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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Data
A departmental manager is creating a budge 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 characteristics of valuable data is the
manager considering? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Network &
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? --PRECISE ANSWER--
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? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Cost for hardware resources are
decreased.
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers
and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Virtual Machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. --PRECISE ANSWER-- Peer-
to-Peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information. --PRECISE ANSWER-- Client-Server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? --PRECISE ANSWER--
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to
access hardware.
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating
system? --PRECISE ANSWER-- An internet browser displays a web page.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet
access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet
this need? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Proxy Server
Which characteristics identifies application software that is cloud-based? --PRECISE
ANSWER-- Provided by third-party providers.
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a
fee? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Shareware
What is the purpose of and End User License Agreement for a commercial software
package? --PRECISE ANSWER-- Establishes the customer's right to use software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? --
PRECISE ANSWER-- Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software
is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized
