STL Final

What does IT have in common with the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous functions of the body? each is accomplished by one single component they are all independent of other functions taking place around them all are accomplished by a combination of independent parts working together as a system

all are accomplished by a combination of independent parts working together as a system

For which administrative roles are industry-recognized certifications available? system administrators only system and network administrators network, web, and database administrators system, network, and web administrators all of the above

all of the above

What IT needs in the health industry provide potential career opportunities for IT professionals? record keeping operating medical devices insurance operations such as billing all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is essential to the definition of a computer system? there are multiple components working together the goal is to meet the needs of the user the system is made up of both hardware and software all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is an internal hardware component? monitor memory case mouse

memory

Cables that connect computers together fall into which category of hardware? internal systems external network

network

The following terms relate to which part of the IPOS process? organize, manipulate, filter, sort storing interpreting processing output

processing

The process of converting data from hours to days is an example of __________. input output storage processing

processing

True or False: IT personnel are responsible for directly overseeing all tasks that make use of the IT system they provide for an organization. True False

False

A computer isn't just a box that sits on the desk. Which of the following is NOT a component of a functioning computer system? hardware software network users All of the above are necessary components.

All of the above are necessary components

James is using state of the art computers on the job. How are James' computers different from computers produced 40-50 years ago? They would be less expensive. They would be easier to use. They would be much faster in operation. All of the above are true.

All of the above are true

What are the four main components of a computer system? CPU, memory, input/output subsystem, and bus hard drive, keyboard, memory, and monitor CPU, keyboard, monitor, and printer

CPU, memory, input/output subsystem, and bus

Which specialized administrator would be responsible for the design, development, and support of DBMSs? web administrator security administrator database administrator system administrator

Database administrator

What is the purpose of a computer network? A network makes computers more secure from outside interference. A network allows multiple computers to communicate with each other, sharing information, software, and even hardware such as printers. A network makes computers more energy efficient.

A network allows multiple computers to communicate with each other, sharing information, software, and even hardware such as printers.

What is the difference between the storage and output phases of the IPOS cycle? Storage is when the raw data is saved without being processed first. It can be recalled for use at a later time. Output is what happens after the data is processed into information. Storage is when the computer displays the information so that the user can write it down for safekeeping and future use. Output is when the computer provides an actual file for storage so that the user does not have to take further action. Output is when the computer displays the results of the processing stage so that the user can understand them. Storage is when those results are saved for future access. Storage and output are usually the same action. Only in rare instances are they different.

Output is when the computer displays the results of the processing stage so that the user can understand them. Storage is when those results are saved for future access.

Kendall was trying to decide if the filing cabinet that contained prescription records of patients at her office was a legitimate part of their information system. Which of the following statements is correct? The filing cabinet is an important part of the information system because it helps organize the information and makes it more accessible. The filling cabinet is part of the information system because the records contained within have true information rather than mere data. The information in the records would be considered part of the information system only if it were stored and accessed electronically. A filing cabinet is not a part of the information system, but the records inside the cabinet are.

The filing cabinet is an important part of the information system because it helps organize the information and makes it more accessible.

True or false: One example of a benefit of a computer network would be that a family could create a network in their home to share files and to share a printer between different computers. True. Networks allow multiple computers to communicate with one another and share both electronic resources such as files and physical resources such as printers. False. Networks are not designed for private, in-home use. They can be used in large business settings or to connect different families in different places, but not within the same hom

True. Networks allow multiple computers to communicate with one another and share both electronic resources such as files and physical resources such as printers.

How has the use of computers changed over the last 75 years? Computers were used for a greater variety of tasks in the past. It takes more specialized training now to operate a computer than it did in the past. Using a computer is more interactive than it used to be.

Using a computer is more interactive than it used to be.

In the earliest days of computer use, which of the following represents a task that did not require user interaction with the computer? specify the program to be run specify the source of input specify the location for the output all of the above required user interaction

all of the above required user interaction

Information is between what two levels in the "DIKW Hierarchy"? data and knowledge digital and kinetic wisdom and understanding knowledge and wisdom

data and knowledge

One of James's primary responsibilities is maintaining and troubleshooting the company's network. Which of these tasks might James NOT be assigned? building an Ethernet connection to a new printer updating the firmware on the wireless routers setting up a centralized data storage drive that everyone can access designing a new home page for the company's website

designing a new home page for the company's website

What IT educational approach emphasizes the understanding of hardware components (such as circuit boards, disk drives, etc.) and focuses less on programming? engineering technology approach foundations of computer systems approach offshoots of computer science programs management information systems variation

engineering technology approach

What does GUI stand for? general user information general user ignorance greater user internetworking graphical user interface

graphical user interface

Memory chips fall into which of the following categories? hardware peripheral components network components software

hardware

What are the two main categories of components that make up a computer system? desktops and laptops users and equipment hardware and software PCs and networks

hardware and software

What are the three main categories of components that make up an IT system? desktops, laptops, and mobile devices computers, connective wiring, and wireless routers. computers, mobile devices, and servers hardware, software, and users servers, network software, and IT personnel

hardware, software, and users

Raw data are the _________ and information is the __________ of a given process. output; input input; output output; conclusion output; result

input; output

Which of these devices is associated with the correct part of the input-processing-output-storage model? CPU: output keyboard: input printer: processing monitor: storage

keyboard: input

If a group of students is conducting a survey of the teachers in their school, which of the following methods would be a good way to ensure reliability in the survey responses? provide an identical written set of questions for each teacher taking the survey to answer let each student conduct the survey with the wording they are most comfortable using for the questions be sure that every single teacher in the school completes the survey without exception and without skipping any questions allow teachers to choose between writing their answers to the survey questions or allowing students to summarize and record their answers

provide an identical written set of questions for each teacher taking the survey to answer

Which of the following is an example of processing data into information? converting a series of decimal numbers to hexadecimal format recording a live video conference call for future viewing sending a broadcast email to all members of a team receiving a client's name and returning a record of all the client's interaction with the company over the last five years

receiving a client's name and returning a record of all the client's interaction with the company over the last five years

Which characteristic of quality data refers to the fact that the data must apply directly to the decision being made? relevance timeliness reliability thoroughness

relevance

Which of the following is an example of hardware skills? configuring a system firewall identifying a virus that is causing problems to an operating system replacing CPUs and disk drives writing DOS scripts

replacing CPUs and disk drives

Which administrator would be primarily responsible for establishing effective firewalls for the network as a whole? security administrator network administrator web administrator database administrator

security administrator

The fact that technology is so quickly and constantly changing leads to a strong need for what skill in the IT profession? programing communication technical writing the ability to learn independently

the ability to learn independently

An office manager is preparing end of year performance analyses for the employees under his supervision. He is using the employee activity and performance data that he has available from throughout the year. He is seeking to find relevant information for this purpose. Which of the following would be an example of information that displays relevance? the following daily attendance record: ...late, on time, on time, sick, late, on time, missing without explanation, on times, late... the attendance records for all the employees, summarized according to descending order of the percentage of days the employees were on time, absent, sick, and late a report on the average amount of income tax paid by the employees over the last 5 years, ordered from least to greatest all of these are examples of relevant information

the attendance records for all the employees, summarized according to descending order of the percentage of days the employees were on time, absent, sick, and late

An information system is a collection of data and information used for what purpose? student education product development the management of an organization the maximization of profit

the management of an organization

A company with a sizeable online presence has experienced rapid growth in numbers for online sales. As a result, they have decided to upgrade to more powerful equipment for their servers. Whose responsibility would it be to install, configure, and maintain the new server equipment? system administrator network administrator web administrator security administrator

web administrator