Unit 1 PIT Test
____________ are responsible for overseeing the data and operation of databases.
Database administrators
According to their website, the __________is "the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity."
IEEE
Choose all items that are essential to prepare for a job interview. Make a list of questions you want to ask. Notify your current employer. Learn about the company. Prepare to answer common interview questions. Consult with an attorney.
Make a list of questions you want to ask. Learn about the company. Prepare to answer common interview questions.
Several people in the human resources department need new software installed
information services and support
Which of the following are generally considered to be professional behaviors in IT? Check all of the boxes that apply. maintaining technical competency sharing confidential information teaching others about technology
maintaining technical competency teaching others about technology
Which of the following are examples of typical problems an ISS professional would encounter? Check all of the boxes that apply. A user cannot print a word-processing document. A user needs a report formatted correctly. A user is having problems installing a new DVD drive. The office thermostat needs to be lowered to keep the office cooler.
A user cannot print a word-processing document. A user is having problems installing a new DVD drive.
According to their website, _________ is "offers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession."
ACM
_____________ is dedicated to advancing the information sciences and providing opportunities, support, and focus to IT professionals.
ASIS&T
Choose all items that represent essential tasks to do after an interview is over. Send copies of the resume and cover letter. Construct a career portfolio. Ask about next steps and the best way to communicate. Phone each person interviewed. Send a follow-up email within 24 hours. Submit the job application.
Ask about next steps and the best way to communicate. Send a follow-up email within 24 hours.
Choose all items that represent important job interview considerations. Always wear a suit to a job interview. Avoid odors others may find unpleasant (perfume, cigarette smoke). Cover up piercings and tattoos. Find out what the dress expectations are. Wear jeans to an interview because it is always acceptable.
Avoid odors others may find unpleasant (perfume, cigarette smoke). Cover up piercings and tattoos. Find out what the dress expectations are.
Which of the following statements about certificates is true? A certificate is another name for a bachelor's degree. One must earn certificates before obtaining a master's degree. Certificates focus on a narrow set of skills or type of technology. Certificates usually take many years to earn.
Certificates focus on a narrow set of skills or type of technology.
Choose all items that represent characteristics of the job application process. Drug screens and background checks are sometimes requested. Federal anti-discrimination laws govern aspects of the process. All employers now use the same process. You can apply by sending paper documents or apply online. States have laws governing the process.
Drug screens and background checks are sometimes requested. Federal anti-discrimination laws govern aspects of the process. You can apply by sending paper documents or apply online. States have laws governing the process.
Which of the following statements are true of software engineers? Check all of the boxes that apply. They are responsible for writing programming code. They are usually strong problem-solvers. They spend most of their work hours running experiments in a laboratory. They must hold advanced degrees in computer science.
They are responsible for writing programming code. They are usually strong problem-solvers.
Which of the following statements about professional codes of conduct is true? They are written in a software programming language. They define salary levels for professions. They define how professionals should make decisions about their professional behavior. They are surveys taken by professionals to identify behavioral issues on the job.
They define how professionals should make decisions about their professional behavior.
Which of the following statements are true of computer hardware engineers? Check all of the boxes that apply. They work with the physical aspects of computers. They work with prototypes. They must wear protective eyewear at all times. They must have knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
They work with the physical aspects of computers. They work with prototypes. They must have knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
Choose the types of education an ISS professional is most likely to have. a CompTIA certificate a master's degree in liberal arts a bachelor's degree in business administration a Microsoft-certified desktop support certificate
a CompTIA certificate a Microsoft-certified desktop support certificate
Identify the most common level of education for a programmer or software developer. a bachelor's degree a PhD a high school diploma a certificate
a bachelor's degree
Which of the following are provided by most professional organizations? Check all of the boxes that apply. uniforms a code of conduct legal representation a network of professionals skills validation
a code of conduct a network of professionals skills validation
Which of the following are offered by most professional organizations? Check all of the boxes that apply. a code of conduct access to resources, conferences, and job boards help with troubleshooting computer issues skills validation
a code of conduct access to resources, conferences, and job boards skills validation
What is an internship? a short-term, often unpaid work assignment a way to turn in assignments late without negative consequences a permanent position in a nonprofit company a free membership in a professional organization
a short-term, often unpaid work assignment
Which of the following college majors currently integrate computing in required courses? Check all of the boxes that apply. all engineering majors all science majors all arts majors digital arts majors
all engineering majors all science majors digital arts majors
Choose all items that represent characteristics of work samples. required for all job interviews can be printed or placed on the web are provided by past employers are samples of creative work should be appropriate to the job for which you are applying
are provided by past employers should be appropriate to the job for which you are applying
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a cover letter: introduces a career portfolio consists of two or three pages asks for a job interview introduces a resume required only at job fairs
asks for a job interview introduces a resume
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a cover letter: asks for an interview for a specific job lists prior positions held is brief - never longer than one page is required at job fairs demonstrates enthusiasm and knowledge of the company and position
asks for an interview for a specific job is brief - never longer than one page demonstrates enthusiasm and knowledge of the company and position
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a functional resume. based on data obtained from a career portfolio lists prior positions held in chronological order contains data relevant to the position for which you are applying lists prior positions held in reverse chronological order highlights job roles and skills rather than positions held is usually much longer than a reverse chronological resume
based on data obtained from a career portfolio contains data relevant to the position for which you are applying highlights job roles and skills rather than positions held
Which of the following are examples of IT careers? Check all of the boxes that apply. office administrator computer hardware engineer systems analyst real estate agent database administrator
computer hardware engineer systems analyst database administrator
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a career portfolio. created from information obtained from a resume contains physical and/or digital data maintained by an employer for each employee is a collection of information about one's education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
contains physical and/or digital data is a collection of information about one's education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
Choose all items that represent important things to bring to an interview. copies of your cover letter copies of your resume pen and notebook with questions career portfolio list of personal references phone number of contact person
copies of your resume pen and notebook with questions list of personal references phone number of contact person
Which of the following roles is responsible for overseeing the data and operation of databases? computer support specialist data miner database programmer database administrator
database administrator
Which of the following tasks is an interactive media professional most likely to do? Check all of the boxes that apply. decide how a website should look install an art-design-oriented software program for other users monitor the network connection test a software program to ensure that the visual elements are working set up a new computer for the president of a company
decide how a website should look test a software program to ensure that the visual elements are working
Choose the items that represent data you might add to your career portfolio. Check all of the boxes that apply. employer letters of recommendation vacation photos school transcripts national test scores photos you exhibited at a gallery or show chronological list of jobs held
employer letters of recommendation school transcripts national test scores photos you exhibited at a gallery or show chronological list of jobs held
Which of the following behaviors are generally considered to be professional? Check all of the boxes that apply. exhibiting respect for people, both personally and professionally participating in professional organizations and their events keeping all technical information private
exhibiting respect for people, both personally and professionally participating in professional organizations and their events
Choose all the items that represent potential ways to find a job opening. friends, family, and social network career center or job fair online search company website newspapers and other publications
friends, family, and social network career center or job fair online search company website newspapers and other publications
For each problem listed below, use the drop-down menu to select the field of the professional who can help solve the issue.The company has finished designing a software program, but users aren't sure how to use it. information services and supportnetwork systems administrationprogramming and software development _____________
interactive media
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a resume: is a summary career portfolio data is the same thing as a career portfolio is not used for a job application is typically organized by jobs or skills is ideally one or two pages in length
is a summary career portfolio data is typically organized by jobs or skills is ideally one or two pages in length
A new branch of the company is opening soon, and the computers there need to be connected to the Internet.
network systems administration
Which should be your first choice for the most efficient and successful job search method? visiting a career center performing an online search networking person-to-person checking newspapers and other publications
networking person-to-person
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many new technical positions will be created in the IT field by 2020? one thousand ten thousand one million one billion
one million
An employee has an idea for a software program that can save the company time, but doesn't know how to write it.
programming and software development
Choose all items that represent characteristics of a work samples. provides examples of creative work such as writing, film, or art is always in a digital format can be referenced in your resume and taken to job interviews is well organized and easy for a potential employer to find and digest
provides examples of creative work such as writing, film, or art can be referenced in your resume and taken to job interviews is well organized and easy for a potential employer to find and digest
Choose all items that represent essential items to bring to an interview. relevant work samples notebook with questions to ask copies of resume and personal references camera phone number of the contact person several passport-sized photos
relevant work samples notebook with questions to ask copies of resume and personal references phone number of the contact person
Which of the following are recommended ways to learn more about IT careers? Check all of the boxes that apply. scheduling an appointment with a career counselor at a school attending an informational session applying for an internship renting a science fiction movie about computer viruses contacting a professional organization, such as CompTIA
scheduling an appointment with a career counselor at a school attending an informational session applying for an internship contacting a professional organization, such as CompTIA
Choose all items that represent appropriate interview behaviors. smiling shrugging shoulders yawning making eye contact using people's names showing confidence
smiling making eye contact using people's names showing confidence
Which of the following roles is responsible for writing programming code? computer support specialist software engineer systems analyst program manager
software engineer
Which of the following are examples of IT careers? Check all of the boxes that apply. software engineer hardware engineer lawyer systems analyst database administrator computer support specialist
software engineer hardware engineer systems analyst database administrator computer support specialist
______________ are responsible for analyzing the IT needs of an organization and then recommending systems to support those needs.
systems analysts
Which of the following are examples of professional organizations in the field of IT? Check all of the boxes that apply. the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) the American Impressionist Society (AIS) the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
Which of the following offer information about IT careers? Check all of the boxes that apply. the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics an Internet service provider (ISP) career centers in high schools, colleges, and universities professional organizations such as the ACM or the IEEE
the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics career centers in high schools, colleges, and universities professional organizations such as the ACM or the IEEE
Choose the types of work a person in the network systems administration field might do on a regular basis. Check all of the boxes that apply. troubleshooting the network when there are problems with connectivity improving the speed of the network helping users install word-processing software developing video games
troubleshooting the network when there are problems with connectivity improving the speed of the network
Choose all items that represent features of the job application process. Certain aspects of the process are governed by federal laws. Discrimination based on age, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or sex is not regulated by law. Different states have their own laws governing aspects of the process. Drug screening and criminal background checks are forbidden by federal law. Employers may offer an online application process.
Certain aspects of the process are governed by federal laws. Different states have their own laws governing aspects of the process. Employers may offer an online application process.
_____________ are responsible for the installation and troubleshooting of computers and their associated equipment, such as printers, storage devices, and monitors.
Computer support specialists
Which of the following is the responsibility of a computer support specialist? conducting a usability study providing sales data troubleshooting programming code troubleshooting printer issues
troubleshooting printer issues