Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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HTML uses codes that specify links to other documents and indicate how a Web
page is displayed when viewed on the Web. What is the term for these codes?
a. | links | b. | icons | c. | keys | d. | tags |
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Anyone can use JavaScript without purchasing a license. What is the term for
this?
a. | open language | b. | machine-dependent language | c. | closed
language | d. | machine-independent language |
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Typically, which of the following is true of Web pages created with
DHTML?
a. | They are less animated and responsive to user interaction. | b. | They are less
animated but more responsive to user interaction. | c. | They are more animated but less responsive to
user interaction. | d. | They are more animated and responsive to user
interaction. |
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Many developers use which of the following kinds of software to create
sophisticated Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special
effects?
a. | dynamic | b. | HTML execution | c. | Web page
authoring | d. | interactive HTML |
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Which of the following consists of a series of steps programmers use to build
computer programs?
a. | program management | b. | program development | c. | software
application | d. | software execution |
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Which step of program development consists of three major tasks: (1) review the
requirements, (2) meet with the systems analysts and users, and (3) identify input, output,
processing, and data components?
a. | Analyze Requirements | b. | Design Solution | c. | Test
Solution | d. | Implement Solution |
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In top-down design, after identifying the main routine the programmer decomposes
(breaks down) the main routine into smaller sections, called which of the following?
a. | clusters | b. | modules | c. | links | d. | sources |
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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT
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Which of the following is not true about Visual Studio?
a. | Visual Studio is Microsoft’s suite of program development tools that assist
programmers in building programs for Windows | b. | Visual Basic is a complex language used only by
experienced programmers. | c. | Visual Studio includes code snippets, which are
prewritten code and templates. | d. | Visual C++ offers direct access to machine
level memory locations. |
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What is a visual programming language?
a. | one that enables the programmer to see the results of code as it is being
written | b. | one that uses a visual or graphical interface for creating all source
code | c. | one that is used to create graphics-related programs | d. | one that uses
graphical objects to represent code |
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What is a method for creating interactive Web applications designed to provide
immediate response to user requests?
a. | Rails | b. | Ajax | c. | XHTML | d. | SQL |
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With what kind of design strategy does the programmer begin with a general
design an move toward a more detailed design?
a. | outlined | b. | structured | c. | bottom-up | d. | big picture |
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What is a decentralized approach to information technology?
a. | employees are spread over a large geographical region | b. | all users have the
same level of access to information and systems | c. | each node on the network is dependent on one
another | d. | departments and divisions maintain their own information
systems |
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What type of computing combines servers and personal computers on a network to
act as one large computer?
a. | grid | b. | cloud | c. | virtual | d. | mashup |
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What is RAID?
a. | a multisystem integrated database | b. | a group of two or more integrated hard
disks | c. | an identification system that uses radio waves | d. | a technique for
storing data virtually |
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Where is the processing for a thin client usually done?
a. | on the client’s microprocessor | b. | on a server to which the client is attached
over a network | c. | on the Internet using wireless technology | d. | on a PC via a USB
drive |
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Which of the following term refers to the practice of companies choosing to send
computer jobs overseas?
a. | outsourcing | b. | distancing | c. | outhousing | d. | telecommuting |
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IT is an acronym for which of the following?
a. | Internet telecommunications | b. | information technology | c. | internal
technicians | d. | innovative teachers |
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Which of the following job titles would describe someone who directs a
company’s information service and communications functions?
a. | CIO | b. | e-commerce director | c. | network
administrator | d. | computer scientist |
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Which of the following job titles would describe someone who researches,
invents, and develops innovative solutions to complex software requirements or problems?
a. | CIO | b. | e-commerce director | c. | network
administrator | d. | computer scientist |
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AMD, Cisco Systems, Intel, and Motorola are all companies in which market
segment?
a. | computer education | b. | IT consulting | c. | computer
equipment | d. | computer service and repair |
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According to the Business Software Alliance’s estimates, which percentage
of all software installed on computers worldwide is copied illegally?
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You are interested in studying computers in college. You are design oriented,
and like math and science. Which area should you study?
a. | computer information systems | b. | computer science | c. | management
information systems | d. | computer
engineering |
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To protect their investment and intellectual property, what do IT employers
often ask their employees to sign?
a. | lifetime contract | b. | injury waiver | c. | noncompete
agreement | d. | loyalty statement |
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What kind of certification exams should computer repair technicians take?
a. | application | b. | program/development | c. | security | d. | hardware |
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In what area do the CCE and CIFI certification exams test proficiency?
a. | digital forensics | b. | security | c. | networking | d. | database
systems |
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In what area does the MCITP and OCP certification exams test proficiency?
a. | digital forensics | b. | database systems | c. | security | d. | Internet |
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At what company is Steve Ballmer the CEO?
a. | Microsoft | b. | Apple | c. | Yahoo! | d. | Oracle |
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What job title describes someone who installs, maintains, and repairs hardware,
and installs, upgrades, and configures software?
a. | computer technician | b. | computer operator | c. | help desk
specialist | d. | quality assurance specialist |
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What type of content is found on sites such as Slashdot and The Register?
a. | IT-related jobs | b. | training for certification
exams | c. | information about user groups | d. | opinions and news about
technology |
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Which of the following kinds of computing involves the use of computers in
networks, such as LANs or WANs, or series of interconnected networks that encompass a variety of
different operating systems, protocols, and network architectures?
a. | Enterprise | b. | Corporate | c. | Consortium | d. | Functional |
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Which of the following are employees who are responsible for coordinating and
controlling an organization’s resources?
a. | Leaders | b. | Users | c. | Managers | d. | Coordinators |
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Which of the following is the application of human intelligence to
computers?
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In a document management system, a central library stores all documents within a
company or department. What is another name for this central library?
a. | archive | b. | glossary | c. | repository | d. | vault |
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In a disaster recovery plan, the recovery plan specifies which of the
following?
a. | information for simulating various levels of disasters and recording an
organization’s ability to recover | b. | the steps to be taken immediately after a
disaster strikes | c. | the actions to be taken to restore full information processing
operations | d. | how a company uses backup files and equipment to resume information
processing |
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Which of the following (a job title in the technical services area of an IT
department) creates visual impressions of products for advertisements and marketing materials?
a. | Graphic designer | b. | Digital forensics examiner | c. | Desktop
publisher | d. | Graphics composer |
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Which of the following (a job title in the technical services area of an IT
department) maintains an organization’s Web site and creates or helps users create Web
pages?
a. | Web developer | b. | Webmaster/Web administrator | c. | Web
designer | d. | Web technician |
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Compared to college or university programs, which of the following is an example
of attending a trade school?
a. | time; students often complete trade school programs in a shorter
time | b. | attainment; students often attain a higher degree in trade school
programs | c. | proximity; students always attend trade schools at a closer
location | d. | all of the above |
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Technical certification programs are offered by many vendors that develop and
administer the examinations to determine whether a person is qualified for certification; a Web site
showing certification percentages is shown in the accompanying figure. What are these organizations
called?
a. | articulating | b. | sponsoring | c. | certified | d. | beta |
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IT certification can do all of the following EXCEPT which of the
following?
a. | enhance employees’ careers | b. | provide employees with added credibility among
peers and employers | c. | increase employee salaries | d. | guarantee job
security |
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Which of the following is a security certification sponsored by International
Information Systems Security Certification Consortium that tests in-depth knowledge of access control
methods, information systems development, cryptography, operations security, physical security, and
network and Internet security?
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Visual Studio is Microsoft's suite of program development tools that
assists programmers in building programs for Windows, Windows Mobile, or operating systems that
support .NET.
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Powerful fourth-generation languages allow database administrators to define a
database and its structure.
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XML combines the Web page content with its format, preventing a Web browser from
displaying the contents of a Web page in a form appropriate for the display device.
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In structured design, a programmer begins with the details and then expands
toward a larger, general design.
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The do-while control structure normally is used when occurrence of an event is
quantifiable and predictable.
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A logic error occurs when the code violates the syntax, or grammar, of the
programming language.
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A decentralized approach to information technology exists when companies
maintain central computers supported by a central IT department.
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A CIM program routes customer telephone calls to the most appropriate support
person depending on the identity of the customer or responses the customer gives to prompts.
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Enterprise-wide systems are necessary because functional units within an
enterprise have a significant need to share data among the units.
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An OIS supports many administrative activities.
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Transaction processing systems were among the first computerized systems that
processed business data.
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In an expert system, the inference rules are the combined subject knowledge and
experience of human experts.
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The complete integration provided by ERP (examples in the accompanying figure)
means information is shared rapidly and management receives a more complete and timely view of an
organization through the information.
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A data warehouse cannot be stored in a cloud computing environment.
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Web services include traditional user interfaces, such as a Web page.
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Grid computing is rarely used in research environments.
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A disadvantage of storage virtualization is that the storage cannot be
configured quickly.
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In a blade server, the individual blades insert into a blade server chassis that
can hold many blades.
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While the use of computers and the demand for computer specialists continues to
decline, the number of students majoring in computer-related fields is much greater than what the
industry needs.
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The annual base salary range for a technical writer is $73,000 to
$140,000.
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All software companies specialize in a particular type of software.
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Upon completion of a trade school education, students often receive a
certificate.
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Some graduates of trade schools receive an associate degree or higher.
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To ensure coursework will transfer, students should ask an advisor if the trade
school has a certification agreement with a college or university.
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After two years of study in a CS program, students may receive an
associate’s degree or certificate.
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The focus of the ACM is computer science and computer science education.
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Online certification study programs cost approximately double the price of
traditional instructor-led programs.
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Flexible self-study programs help professionals prepare for certification at
their own pace and supplement other training methods.
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All certifications are the same with respect to training and options.
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A certification represents only a small commitment in time and money.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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____________________ language instructions use a series of binary digits (1s and
0s) or a combination of numbers and letters that represent binary digits.
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____________________ is a method of developing software in which the programmer
writes and implements a program in segments instead of waiting until the entire program is
completed.
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Complete ____________________ languages include Java, C#, F#,C++, and the latest
versions of Visual Basic.
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____________________ software equips traveling salespeople with the electronic
tools they need to be more productive.
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The secure connection that a virtual private network (VPN) creates between a
user’s computer and a company’s network is called a(n) ____________________
tunnel.
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With ____________________ computing, the network and server capacity may be
duplicated around the world so that, for example, an outage of a single server does not affect the
company's operations.
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A group of two or more integrated disks that acts like a single large hard disk
is called a(n) ____________________.
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____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, analyzes,
designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing
systems.
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____________________, which is a main area in an IT department, evaluates and
integrates new technologies, administers an organization’s data resources, and supports the
centralized computer operating system or servers.
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____________________, which is a main area in an IT department, assists users
with using components of the information systems or answers specific questions.
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A(n) ____________________ installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs,
intranets, and Internet systems.
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Entry-level jobs for graduating ____________________ students, given the
credentials listed in the accompanying figure, include software engineer, network security
specialist, computer hardware designer, new hardware tester, and IT consultant.
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Both ACM and AITP offer ____________________ that bring together members with
shared interests, needs, knowledge, and experience.
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14.
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People who may be interested in ____________________ certification include Java
programmers, Oracle database managers, programming consultants, SQL programmers, Web software
developers, and XML programmers.
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People who may be interested in ____________________ certification include
hardware service technicians, network consultants, network managers, network engineers, and system
administrators.
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