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C182 (Introduction to IT) - Flashcards Questions and
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Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming
language?
Ans: These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming
language?
Ans: These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language?
Ans: These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is
known as what?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
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Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: These are typically the roles associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel?
Ans: Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system
level programming (scripting), system security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data.
Ans: Processed
Is data *more* or *less* structured than information?
Ans: Data is *less* structured than information.
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__________ is the output of some process.
Ans: Information
What does DIKW refer to?
Ans: Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data?
Ans: 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?
Ans: This is an *Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of?
Ans: Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable
What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to?
Ans: Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform?
Ans: IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?
Ans: The physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
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Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as
what?
Ans: Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system?
Ans: A *computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what?
Ans: Users
What is a network protocol?
Ans: A standard set of rules used to determine how networks communicate
with each other.
What is the most common network protocol?
Ans: TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system?
Ans: CPU - memory - input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the
computer components is known as what?
Ans: This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input,
output, and long-term storage?
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C182 (Introduction to IT) - Flashcards Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming
language?
Ans: These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming
language?
Ans: These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language?
Ans: These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is
known as what?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
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Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: These are typically the roles associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel?
Ans: Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system
level programming (scripting), system security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data.
Ans: Processed
Is data *more* or *less* structured than information?
Ans: Data is *less* structured than information.
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__________ is the output of some process.
Ans: Information
What does DIKW refer to?
Ans: Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data?
Ans: 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?
Ans: This is an *Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of?
Ans: Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable
What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to?
Ans: Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform?
Ans: IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?
Ans: The physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
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Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as
what?
Ans: Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system?
Ans: A *computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what?
Ans: Users
What is a network protocol?
Ans: A standard set of rules used to determine how networks communicate
with each other.
What is the most common network protocol?
Ans: TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system?
Ans: CPU - memory - input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the
computer components is known as what?
Ans: This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input,
output, and long-term storage?
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