ANSWERS, ALL GRADED A+
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Network administrator.
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Desktop
What are two parts of an information system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Networks.
Databases.
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Third
generation.
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Machine language
Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a remote server? -
CORRECT ANSWER-SaaS (Software as a Service)
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Word processor.
Spreadsheet program.
, Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? - CORRECT
ANSWER-External microphone.
USB flash drive.Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support
management of an organization? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Timely
What is the difference between processing and storage? - CORRECT ANSWER-Processing
involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent information.
What benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - CORRECT ANSWER-Costs for
hardware resources are decreased
Virtual Machines - CORRECT ANSWER-A software emulator program that permits a computer
user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms
without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.