Computer Careers

Question 1

five main areas of jobs in IT

Answer 1

1. Management
2. System Development and Programming
3. Technical Services
4. Operations
5. Training

Question 2

directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology

Answer 2

Management

Question 3

analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems

Answer 3

System Development and Programming

Question 4

evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization’s data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system servers

Answer 4

Technical Services

Question 5

operates the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communications

Answer 5

Operations

Question 6

teaches employees how to use components of the information system or answers specific user questions

Answer 6

Training

Question 7

consists of manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer-related hardware such as disk and tape drives, monitors, printers, and communications and networking devices

Answer 7

Computer Equipment Field

Question 8

consists of companies that develop, manufacture, and support a wide range of software

Answer 8

Computer Software Field

Question 9

provides preventive maintenance, component installation, and repair services to customers

Answer 9

Computer Services and Repair Field

Question 10

determine a buyer’s needs and match them to the correct hardware and software

Answer 10

Computer Salespeople

Question 11

teach students and employees how to use software, design and develop systems, programs, and perform other computer-related activities

Answer 11

Computer Education and Training Field

Question 12

typically hired based on computer expertise; provides computer services to his or her clients

Answer 12

IT Consulting Field

Question 13

Four Broad Disciplines

Answer 13

Major in Computer Science
Major in Information Technology
Major in Information Systems
Major in Computer Engineering

Question 14

• focuses on the theory of programming and operating systems
• emphasizes on systems programming instead of application programming

Answer 14

Computer Science

Question 15

• it prepares student on applications programming, data communication and networking and hardware concepts
• study on the use of computers to solve human/business problems

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Information Technology

Question 16

• it prepares students’ skills in solving (that is design and implementation) business problems
• aside from the computer subjects, there is a considerable amount of business subjects included in the curriculum

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Information Systems

Question 17

teaches students how to design and develop the electronic components found in computers and peripheral devices

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Computer Engineering

Question 18

Four Ways to Stay Current with Computer Technology

Answer 18

1. Professional Organizations
2. Professional Growth and Continuing Education Activities
3. Computer Publications and Websites
4. Certification

Question 19

Influential Organizations in the Computer Industry

Answer 19

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - a scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and proficiency of information technology
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) - professional association of programmers, systems analysts, and managers

Question 20

formed by computer professionals with common interests and a desire to extend their proficiency

Answer 20

Professional Organizations

Question 21

include events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, conventions, and trade shows

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Professional Growth and Continuing Education Activities

Question 22

help to keep people informed about the latest developments in the computer industry as well as share opinions, analysis, or news about technology

Answer 22

Computer Publications and Web sites

Question 23

The process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area

Answer 23

Certification