CCS0001 FINALS
computer information systems (CIS)
- Programs that emphasize technical knowledge and skills. - Sometimes called management information systems/technology (MIS or MIT)
•Electricity •Transistor •Microchip •Data storage
4 biggest advancements that led to modern computers
supercomputer
A computer that is capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second
computer software field
A field that develops, manufactures, and support a wide range of software.
programmer
A person who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information
Augmented Reality (AR)
A technology that enhances the user's environment.
Virtual Reality (VR)
A technology that immerses the user in an environment.
software
Also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
Cyber Security
As long as we have hackers, we will have this as an emerging technology because it will constantly evolve to defend against those hackers.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Automates repetitive tasks that people used to do.
VR and AR
Both of these have enormous potential in training, entertainment, education, marketing, and even rehabilitation after an injury.
Project leader, programmer, software engineer, computer scientist
Careers in the computer industry
database system certifications
Certifications awarded for knowledge of a specific database management system and tests the various tasks a database management staff must perform
networking certifications
Certifications awarded to professionals who demonstrate expertise in planning, installing, managing, and troubleshooting a network
computer forensics certifications
Certifications related to the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks. Holders of this certificate are considered highly credible during computer crimes cases.
security certifications
Certifications that measure a candidate's ability to identify and control security risks to computer resources
programming certifications
Certifications that recognize programming training, and broadens knowledge and skill base.
hardware certifications
Certifications that recognize the general knowledge of hardware and controlling software needed to set up, maintain, repair a computer, and can be narrowly or broadly focused.
Internet certifications
Certifications that require technical expertise in networking hardware and configuration. Includes Web management, Web programming, and Web development certifications.
Mobile Device
Computing device small enough to hold in your hand. Examples include smart phones and PDAs, e-book readers, handheld computers, portable media players, and digital cameras
IT department
Department in business or government agency that employs people in computer-related jobs and responsible for keeping all computer operations working smoothly
Internet of Things (IoT)
Enables devices, home appliances, cars and much more to be connected to and exchange data over the Internet.
application software certifications
Focuses on knowledge of application software, and sometimes called end-user certifications.
operating system certifications
Focuses on particular skills, user, operator, system administrator, system engineer, and has differing levels of certifications
Computer industry publications, news, blogs, and technical websites
How can one stay informed about the computer industry?
IT consultant
Individual who draws upon expertise in specialized areas of computers including computer selection, system design, communications, hardware/software configuration, network design/installation, and web development.
Professional growth and continuing education
Involves methods such as attending events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and training in form of books, videos, computers, web-based, etc.
Edge computing
Is designed to help solve some problems of cloud computing as a way to bypass the latency caused by cloud computing and getting data to a data center for processing.
Information
Is processed data or the output.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Is the use of software to automate business processes such as interpreting applications, processing transactions, dealing with data, and even replying to emails.
game console
It is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games
Data
It is the raw material, and the input to be processed.
Management, system development and programming, technical services, operations, and training
Jobs available in the it department
Computer Equipment Field
Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer hardware, involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment.
Cyber Security
Might not seem like emerging technology, but it is evolving just as other technologies are.
Users or end users
Most computers require people who are called ___________
Blockchain
Offers security that is useful in many other ways. In the simplest of terms, can be described as data you can only add to, not take away from or change.
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
Organization that includes programmers, system analysts, and information processing managers.
People
Part of the computing process that is usually taken for granted. Computers were designed and maintained by these.
Categories of computers
Personal, Mobile, Game Consoles, Servers, Mainframes, Supercomputers, Embedded computers.
Certification
Process of verifying technical knowledge in a particular area.
Grace Hopper
Programmed UNIVAC and recipient of Computer Science's first "Man of the Year Award"
Computer Science
Programs that stress the theoretical side of programming, also called software engineering.
server
Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
Computer Service and repair field
Provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Refers to computers systems built to mimic human intelligence and perform tasks such as recognition of images, speech or patterns and decision making.
education and training
Schools, colleges, universities, and private companies need educators and trainers. Corporate trainers teach employees how to use software, design and develop systems, and program
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TRUE OR FALSE: AI continues to be a trend to watch because its effects on how we live, work and play are only in the early stages.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Although VR has primarily been used for gaming thus far, it has also been used for training.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Blockchains are NOT consensus-driven so no one entity can take control of the data.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Certification examinations are not taken using computers
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TRUE OR FALSE: Certification is a form of industry self-regulation
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TRUE OR FALSE: Cloud computing is no longer the emerging technology. Edge is.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Computers are programmed to learn to do something they are not programmed to do.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Do not talk to people in the industry when choosing a certification
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TRUE OR FALSE: Do not think about complementary combinations of certifications when choosing a certification
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TRUE OR FALSE: Examining employment projections SHOULD NOT be considered when choosing a certification.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Grace Hopper found a moth stuck in a relay responsible for a malfunction. Called it "debugging" a computer
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TRUE OR FALSE: Hackers will continue to find ways to get through even the toughest security measures.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Having a certification means your proficiency is acknowledged in that area.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) does not define the standards designed to raise competence level for computer industry.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Machine Learning is a subset of AI
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TRUE OR FALSE: Machine Learning learns by discovering patterns and insights from data.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), and deep learning are not subsets of Machine Learning.
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TRUE OR FALSE: No websites allow job seekers to submit their resumes online
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TRUE OR FALSE: Reading evaluations of certifications SHOULD be considered in choosing a certification
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Some websites specialize in people finding jobs.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The expenses and time involved in obtaining the certification SHOULD be considered when choosing a certification.
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TRUE OR FALSE: With computerized adaptive testing, the tests analyze a person's responses while taking the certification examination.
Computer Engineering
Teaches students how to design and develop the electrical components found in computers and peripheral devices. Required courses include application and systems programming, data and file structures, networks, and operating systems.
User group
This refers to a collection of people with common computer equipment or software interests
Artificial Intelligence
Used in the fifth generation of computers, an exciting technology that has many potential applications around the world.
Transistors
Used in the second generation of computers, smaller than vacuum tubes and allowed computers to be smaller in size, faster in speed, and cheaper to build.
Transistors
Used to control the amount of current or voltage or used for amplification/modulation or switching of an electronic signal.
Self-study, Online training, Instructor-led training, Web resources
What are the options available to prepare for a certification?
procedures
are the steps that you must follow to accomplish a specific computer-related task.
Slide Rule
based on Napier's rules for logarithms, used until 1970s
abacus
beads on rods to count and calculate still widely used in Asia.
personal computer
can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
Information Systems
concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid a company, non-profit or governmental organization in defining and achieving its goals, and how an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology.
server
controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
Computer technician
installs, maintains, and repairs hardware
Green computing
involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.
Jacquard Loom
is a device fitted to a power loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with such complex patterns as brocade, damask and matelassé.
mainframe
is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and proficiency of information technology.
embedded computer
is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
Information
is a term used to describe text that is informative to the individual reading it or the computer processing it.
UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer)
is an electrical computer containing thousands of vacuum tubes that utilizes punch cards and switches for inputting data and punch cards for outputting and storing data.
data
is any set of characters that is gathered and translated for some purpose. It can be any character, including text and numbers, pictures, sound, or video.
supercomputer
is the fastest, most powerful computer
Installing
is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
Computer
it is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
hardware
many electric, electronic, and mechanical components in a computer known as?
Computer sales people
need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling
Mobile Computer
personal computer you can carry from place to place. Examples include notebook computers, laptop computers, netbooks, ultra-thins, and Tablet PCs.
microprocessor/CPU
used by the fourth generation of computers, helped make it possible for computers to fit easily on a desk and for the introduction of the laptop.
Vacuum tubes
used in the first generation of computers, are glass tubes with circuits inside.
Integrated circuits
used in the third generation of computers, helped reduce the size of computers even more compared to second-generation computers, as well as make them faster.
Analytical Engine
was a proposed mechanical general-purpose computer designed by English mathematician and computer pioneer Charles Babbage.
