Introduction to IT - C182 - Pre-Assessment

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. Peer-to-peer - correct answer Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. Client-server - correct answer One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information. Operating System - correct answer Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? - correct answer An Internet browser displays a web page. What is true about the Linux operating system? - correct answer Linux runs on both servers and workstations. The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need? - correct answer Proxy server Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - correct answer Provided by third-party providers What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? - correct answer Shareware What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? - correct answer Establishes the customer's right to use the software What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? - correct answer Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free. What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years? - correct answer A copyright What are the two components a part of a central processing unit (CPU)? - correct answer Control unit (CU). Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two peripheral devices should be used? - correct answer Printer. Monitor. Which port is the HDMI port on the laptop? - correct answer Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU? - correct answer Heat Sink Which item is a storage device? - correct answer Flash Drive In which type of network topology is each networked device directly connected to every other networked device? - correct answer Mesh Which communication medium is typically used when sending data transmissions over very long dinstances? - correct answer Radio Signals What indicates a specific Internet location? - correct answer The IP address Explain the role of a domain name system (DNS). - correct answer Translate human-redable aliases into IP addresses Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of a document on a server? - correct answer Resource Path ID Which goal of Information Assirance and Security (IAS) requires that information is accessible when needed? - correct answer Availability Which technique uses all possible combinations of letters and numbers to crack a password? - correct answer Brute force Which is a type of two-factor authentication? - correct answer Smart card