C182 (Introduction to Information technology question and answers

Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language? - Answer- These are examples of *low-level programming languages*. JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language? - Answer- These are examples of *scripting languages*. BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming language? - Answer- These are known as *high-level programming languages*. A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as what? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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. - Answer- These are typically the roles associated with a *Web Administrator*. What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - Answer- Troubleshooting/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (scripting), system security, hardware. Information can be defined as _________ data. - Answer- Processed Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - Answer- Data is *less* structured than information. __________ is the output of some process. - Answer- Information What does DIKW refer to? - Answer- Data - Information - Knowledge - Wisdom What is the difference between information and data? - Answer- 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? - Answer- This is an *Information System*. What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - Answer- Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable