IS 310 Review Ch 1-3 || Graded A+.
What are some examples of complex technical devices that ordinary people use every day?
Correct Answer: devices such as refrigerators and other appliances, cars and other vehicles,
computers, or any mechanical device. Most of the devices we use today fit into this category.
True or False: The knowledge required to purchase and configure technically complex devices is
far greater than the knowledge required to use them effectively. Correct Answer: True
True or False: The hardware and software for large and small computer systems has the same
level of complexity. Correct Answer: False
True or False: A systems analyst performs activities in the design discipline and sometimes the
deployment discipline Correct Answer: False
A ____ develops system software, such as operating systems, compilers, database management
systems, Web servers, and network security monitors.
a) network administrator
b) systems analyst
c) systems designer
d) systems programmer Correct Answer: d) systems programmer
Lower-level hardware personnel usually have ____ degrees. Correct Answer: technical
True or False: A database administrator is responsible for helping the organization realize the
potential benefits of its investment in stored data. Correct Answer: True
The ____ is responsible for all computers, networks and software owned and operated by an
organization Correct Answer: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
What are some examples of complex technical devices that ordinary people use every day?
Correct Answer: devices such as refrigerators and other appliances, cars and other vehicles,
computers, or any mechanical device. Most of the devices we use today fit into this category.
True or False: The knowledge required to purchase and configure technically complex devices is
far greater than the knowledge required to use them effectively. Correct Answer: True
True or False: The hardware and software for large and small computer systems has the same
level of complexity. Correct Answer: False
True or False: A systems analyst performs activities in the design discipline and sometimes the
deployment discipline Correct Answer: False
A ____ develops system software, such as operating systems, compilers, database management
systems, Web servers, and network security monitors.
a) network administrator
b) systems analyst
c) systems designer
d) systems programmer Correct Answer: d) systems programmer
Lower-level hardware personnel usually have ____ degrees. Correct Answer: technical
True or False: A database administrator is responsible for helping the organization realize the
potential benefits of its investment in stored data. Correct Answer: True
The ____ is responsible for all computers, networks and software owned and operated by an
organization Correct Answer: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
