THE BUSINESS OF IT Straighterline IT101 Information Technology Fundamentals Graded Topic Test (New Version August 2024)

THE BUSINESS OF IT Straighterline IT101 Information Technology Fundamentals Graded Topic Test (New Version August 2024) We are a team of experts offering course/class attendance (including final proctored exams!!) for all Straighterline, Online ATI, HESI, NCLEX, Portage Learning, Sophia, Nursing, Business etc courses. We also write essays, discussion posts, research papers and school assignments. Should you need any of these services, Contact us via email: or : +1 (540) 753-5914. Guaranteed Passing! Step 1 of 1 Question 1 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 1 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. In any given organization, the main goal of the IT department is to integrate technology that improves company goals to become more effective and efficient in day-to-day operations integrate technology that improves company goals to become more effective and efficient in day-to-day operations . Response for: undefined Correct. Question 2 of 44 Question 2 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which of the following is NOT true?All of these statements are true. There is not one false statement among these. Management sets goals and evaluates progress towards those goals. The finance department generates capital for the organization. The IT department supports day-to-day technology needs. The marketing department promotes products and/or services. Correct. Question 3 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 3 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A company’s success is most closely tied to how the mission, vision, and goals mission, vision, and goals are carried out across the organization. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 4 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 4 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully.A company’s __________ describes the future aspirations of the organization. The_________ identifies the standards of practice that should guide daily operations, and the__________ translate the philosophy into specific measureable outcomes. vision, mission, goals vision, mission, goals Response for: undefined Correct. Question 5 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 5 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Avon has committed to “be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service, and self-fulfillment needs of women – globally”. This aspiration can best be defined as the company’s vision vision . Response for: undefined Correct. Question 6 of 44 Question 6 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which IT position is CORRECTLY matched with its defining task/role in the department? Web administrator – accountable for the installation and maintenance of resources on the network  Database administrator – responsible for creating and maintaining websites  System administrator – focus on the design, development, and support of database management systems  Network administrator – responsible for the installation and maintenance of hardware and software that make up a network network administrator database administrator web administrator system administrator Correct. Question 7 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 7 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Dana is accountable for the installation and maintenance of all network resources. Her job title is most likely system administrator system administrator . Response for: undefined Correct. Question 8 of 44Question 8 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which of the following is a basic task performed by a member of the IT department? training troubleshooting installation development all of the above Correct. Question 9 of 44 Question 9 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Alyson has been asked to integrate a new payroll system for her company. She can assign the task to members of her IT department or purchase a premade system from another corporation. What factors should she consider before making a decision? time frame cost skill set of existing staff all of the above Correct. Question 10 of 44Question 10 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. When is outsourcing advantageous to a company? when it provides opportunities for internal growth and development when staff time is constrained when specific needs of the company must be met when existing staff are equipped with the needed skills to accomplish the task Correct. Question 11 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 11 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A(n) project project is an undertaking with a defined start and end, specified goals, and tasks that need to be performed to reach those goals. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 12 of 44 Question 12 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. What is the correct order of the four project phases?initiation, executing and controlling, planning, closing planning, initiation, executing and controlling closing, planning, executing and controlling, initiation initiation, planning, executing and controlling, closing Correct. Question 13 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 13 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Project scope and requirements are defined in the initiation initiation phase. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 14 of 44 Question 14 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. The following questions are likely to be faced in which part of the initiation phase?  What obstacles are we likely to face?  Is the money necessary to complete this project worth it in the long run?  Will team members stay interested and engaged?problem definition resource allocation risk assessment none of the above Correct. Question 15 of 44 Question 15 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. During which part of the initiation phase do team members determine the time and capital needed to complete the project? risk assessment resource allocation problem definition Correct. Question 16 of 44 Question 16 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which of the following would be considered a project risk? time money technologyuser disinterest all of the above Correct. Question 17 of 44 Question 17 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. During which element of the planning phase would Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and GANTT charts be used? cost estimation organize activities objectives and activities time estimation Correct. Question 18 of 44 Question 18 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which is NOT a defining element of the planning phase? time estimation problem definition organize activities objectives and activitiesCorrect. Question 19 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 19 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A four month IT project was allocated $40,000: $20,000 for product development, $15,000 for hardware purchases, and $5,000 for software licensing. Three months in, they have spent $18,000 on product development, $7,000 on hardware purchases, and $6,000 on software licensing. This is an example of the company’s resource allocation resource allocation report. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 20 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 20 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Hiring or training personnel, purchasing hardware, and developing, testing, and deploying a product or service are all part of the executing and controlling executing and controlling phase. Response for: undefinedCorrect. Question 21 of 44 Question 21 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Upon nearing the deadline for his team’s software project, Alan is worried that they will not have an adequate budget to complete their project on time. To save money, he decides to purchase a server that does not meet the original specifications of the project in order to reduce costs. Later, the team discovers that the server cannot keep up with the demand placed on it, which puts the success of the project at risk. This is a prime example of what type of risk? unnecessary requirements improper skill sets scope creep cutting corners Correct. Question 22 of 44 Question 22 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. What is one of the most frequently cited problems in project management? overly optimistic time frame improper skill set cutting corners user resistanceCorrect. Question 23 of 44 Question 23 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying information systems, including hardware and software. It consists of a series of clearly defined and time-bound steps. Which of the following is NOT a step of SDLC? maintenance analysis interpretive design logical design Correct. Question 24 of 44 Question 24 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. During which SDLC step is/are hardware installed, systems tested, and users trained? maintenance implementation physical design Correct. Question 25 of 44 Question 25This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. What accommodations and concerns should be considered when evaluating user needs and system requirements? physical cognitive security all of the above Correct. Question 26 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 26 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Security concerns, user needs, and system accommodations are all determined during the analysis analysis stage of SDLC. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 27 of 44 Question 27 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully.Felicia’s company has been presented with an opportunity for development that will require a new system to be created and installed. She meets with her team to discuss the expected costs and benefits of the needed system. They determine that the benefits outweigh the risks and therefore, decide to proceed with the project. During which phase of SDLC would this discussion have taken place? analysis logical design implementation preliminary investigation Correct. Question 28 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 28 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. STAR Technologies has agreed to develop a new networking system for a local law firm. The project team meets together to create several abstract models for the new system, presents them to the firm, and makes changes accordingly. This can best be described as logical modeling logical modeling . Response for: undefined Correct. Question 29 of 44 Question 29This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which of the following tools would be used in the physical modeling phase of SDLC? database design models unified modeling language diagrams entity-relationship diagrams flow charts Correct. Question 30 of 44 Question 30 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Erik is testing a new system created for his company. He operated the system on his own using live data within his actual working environment. Which testing method is he using? alpha user acceptance beta Correct. Question 31 of 44 Question 31 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. During implementation, which testing method uses simulated data and is assisted by system developers?alpha beta user acceptance Correct. Question 32 of 44 Question 32 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. The local city government has decided to change the software for their accounting system in the finance department. All divisions of the department will begin using the software on a specified date except for the utility billing office, because of the large amount of data that must be converted to the new system. This is an example of what kind of conversion? parallel conversion direct conversion pilot conversion phased conversion Correct. Question 33 of 44 Question 33 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A small business owner wants to change his inventory management system. The operation has only a few end users. If he’s confident the switching risk is low, which type of conversion would be the most cost and time-effective? direct conversionpilot conversion phased conversion parallel conversion Correct. Question 34 of 44 Question 34 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. In the event of a disaster or disruption of business operations, which is NOT a key component of business continuity that must be addressed in order for the organization to successfully continue? determine how quickly an activity must be restarted alert shareholders of possible crisis access critical organizational activities test the plan Correct. Question 35 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 35 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully.Which of the following correctly describes the importance of business continuity planning (BCP)? Without BCP, a business will likely struggle to maintain essential routine operations in the wake of disruptive disasters. Without BCP, a business will likely struggle to maintain essential routine operations in the wake of disruptive disasters. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 36 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 36 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Business continuity Business continuity is the activity performed by an organization to ensure that critical business functions will be available to customers, suppliers, regulators, and other entities that must have access to those functions in the event of an emergency. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 37 of 44 Question 37 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A company wishing to protect its system information in the case of disaster or major operating disruptions might use which of the following techniques?data backups data mirroring off-site storage all of the above Correct. Question 38 of 44 Question 38 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. As a system administrator, Paul is responsible for ensuring the organization’s information is backed up and protected regularly. He has set up a system in which each server had 2 hard drives and every time anything is changed on one, an immediate copy is made to the other hard drive. What backup method is Paul using? incremental backup image backup complete backup data mirroring Correct. Question 39 of 44 Question 39 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Large organizations, which can shift critical functions to other sites when one site is impacted by a disaster, are most likely to use which form of off-site storage? hot sitesite sharing cold site Correct. Question 40 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 40 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Over the years, the devices we use have become much smaller. With the use of Bluetooth technology, beacons can be embedded into any location-aware mobile device, enabling a user to be instantly notified of current store sales, shorter checkout lines, available event seating, etc. The Internet of things Internet of things refers to the myriad types of devices such as medication and/or groceries, that can and will be connected to the Internet in the next few years. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 41 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 41 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. A nationwide healthcare company has given each of its diabetic clients a mobile device to record their diet, diabetic attacks, test times, and insulin use. The feedbackis extensive. Imagine if this same company required similar tracking/reporting from every customer – those with heart problems, asthma, depression, mental illness, cancer, etc. The data set would be so large, it would require a more advanced database than currently used. Beyond simply storing vast amounts of information in data warehouses, big data big data means integrating these immense amounts of data and determining how to use them for effective decision-making and competitive advantage. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 42 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 42 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Businesses use cloud computing cloud computing methods such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS to store data and facilitate communication for remote teams. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 43 of 44 "Fill in the blank" question: select the correct answer. - Question 43 The input and select elements may be inline with important contextual information. This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully.The use of information technology has allowed many businesses to have a global reach. Through technological developments and globalization globalization , brick and mortar companies like Walmart, have more tools available that enable faster and easier communication, transport of goods, and other competitive advantages. Response for: undefined Correct. Question 44 of 44 Question 44 This is not a form; we suggest that you use the browse mode and read all parts of the question carefully. Which statement most accurately reflects IT’s role in globalization? IT increases communication both locally and globally. IT has made tracking of world-wide shipments possible. IT has assisted organizations in global expansion. all of the above