C182 (Introduction to IT) - Flashcards
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*.
The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and expansion cards in any computer. -
ANSWER-The *motherboard*.
The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the computer is shut down. - ANSWER-
The *hard drive*.
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*.
The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and expansion cards in any computer. -
ANSWER-The *motherboard*.
The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the computer is shut down. - ANSWER-
The *hard drive*.
