C182 (INTRODUCTION TO IT) – FLASHCARDS
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE .
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language? -
correct Answers -These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language? - correct
Answers -These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming language? -
correct Answers -These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as what? -
correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -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? -
correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -These are typically some of the roles associated
with a *Database Administrator*.
1
,Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which type of
administrator? - correct Answers -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. - correct Answers -These are typically the roles
associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - correct Answers -Troubleshooting/problem-
solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (scripting), system security,
hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data. - correct Answers -Processed
Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - correct Answers -Data is *less*
structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process. - correct Answers -Information
What does DIKW refer to? - correct Answers -Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data? - correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -This is an
*Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - correct Answers -Relevant - timely -
thorough - accurate - reliable
2
, What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to? - correct Answers -Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform? - correct Answers -IPO / IPO+S - Input -
Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what? - correct Answers -The
physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what? - correct
Answers -Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable communication
with each other refers to what in a computer system? - correct Answers -A *computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what? - correct Answers -Users
What is a network protocol? - correct Answers -A standard set of rules used to determine how
networks communicate with each other.
What is the most common network protocol? - correct Answers -TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system? - correct Answers -CPU - memory -
input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer components
is known as what? - correct Answers -This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input, output, and
long-term storage? - correct Answers -The *I/O system*.
3
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE .
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language? -
correct Answers -These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language? - correct
Answers -These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming language? -
correct Answers -These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as what? -
correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -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? -
correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -These are typically some of the roles associated
with a *Database Administrator*.
1
,Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which type of
administrator? - correct Answers -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. - correct Answers -These are typically the roles
associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - correct Answers -Troubleshooting/problem-
solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (scripting), system security,
hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data. - correct Answers -Processed
Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - correct Answers -Data is *less*
structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process. - correct Answers -Information
What does DIKW refer to? - correct Answers -Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data? - correct Answers -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? - correct Answers -This is an
*Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - correct Answers -Relevant - timely -
thorough - accurate - reliable
2
, What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to? - correct Answers -Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform? - correct Answers -IPO / IPO+S - Input -
Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what? - correct Answers -The
physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what? - correct
Answers -Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable communication
with each other refers to what in a computer system? - correct Answers -A *computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what? - correct Answers -Users
What is a network protocol? - correct Answers -A standard set of rules used to determine how
networks communicate with each other.
What is the most common network protocol? - correct Answers -TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system? - correct Answers -CPU - memory -
input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer components
is known as what? - correct Answers -This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input, output, and
long-term storage? - correct Answers -The *I/O system*.
3
