Introduction to IT - C182 - Pre-Assessment Test 2023

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. 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) 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 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 are two parts of an information system? - Correct Answer Networks. Databases. 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.