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Intro to IT D322 Flashcards

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What is the definition of information technology (IT)?

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It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.

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Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?

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Network Administrator

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In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?

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Third generation

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Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?

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Machine language

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What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the internet?

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SaaS (Software as a Service)

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What is one of IT’s roles in globalization?

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It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.

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Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive?

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Desktops

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Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?

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Word processors & spreadsheets

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Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?

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External microphones & USB flash drive

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Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?

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Information System

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A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the timestamp considered in this scenario?

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Data

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A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?

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Timely

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13
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Which two are parts of an information system?

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Networks and Databases

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What is the difference between processing and storage?

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Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.

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Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large computers?

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Costs for hardware resources are decreased.

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Match each description with the type of computing ecosystem it describes. Answer options may be used more than once or not at all. Select your answer from the pull-down list.

One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information.

A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.

Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.

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One computer will request information from another computer = Client-server

A software emulator program = Virtual machines

Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer = Peer-to-peer

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17
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Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?

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String

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Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of the artwork he has done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted using an assigned name and number. Which data type will be required in order to create his database?

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Character string

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Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals?

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To aid in making strategic decisions

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20
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In which category of the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy would business intelligence be located?

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Knowledge

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Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to function?

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Primary Key

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What are the three main categories of databases?

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Flat File, Relational, Hierarchal

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What is the database administrator’s role in security?

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To institute protocols to protect the databases from external threats.

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What is the role of drivers in facilitating communication between applications and databases?

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They allow the application to interact with the database.

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Which SQL clause is used to inform the database management system (DBMS) which tables should be interrogated by the query?

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FROM

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Which statement correctly describes the operating system?

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Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.

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27
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Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?

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An Internet browser displays a web page.

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What is true about the Linux operating system?

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Linux runs on both servers and workstations.

29
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The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need?

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Proxy server

30
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Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based?

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Provided by third-party providers

31
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What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?

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Shareware

32
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What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package?

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Establishes the customer’s right to use the software

33
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What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license?

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Open-source software can be freely modified whereas proprietary software cannot be modified

34
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What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years?

A

A copyright

35
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Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?

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Control unt (CU) and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

36
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An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two peripheral devices should be used?

A

Printer and Monitor

37
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Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU?

A

Heat Sink

38
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Which item is a storage device?

A

Flash Drive

39
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In which type of network topology is each networked device directly connected to every other networked device?

A

Mesh

40
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Which transmission medium should be used when sending data transmissions from Singapore to Mexico City?

A

Radio signals

41
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What indicates a specific Internet location?

A

The IP address

42
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Which description explains the role of a domain name system (DNS)?

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Translates human-readable aliases into IP addresses

43
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Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of the document on the server?

A

Resource path ID

44
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Which goal of Information Assurance (IA) requires that information is accessible when needed?

A

Availability

45
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Which technique uses all possible combinations of letters and numbers to crack a password?

A

Brute force

46
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Which is a type of two-factor authentication?

A

Smart card

47
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Which is a characteristic of high-level languages?

A

The source code has to be compiled.

48
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How does an interpreter work?

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It takes the most recently entered instructions, converts it into machine language, and executes it.

49
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Which statement is true concerning compiled and interpreted computer language?

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A compiler translates an entire program into executable program, which can be run at a later time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.

50
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Which language is often used for rapid prototyping and the creation of GUIs?

A

TCL

51
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Which is true of databases and the applications that interact with them?

A

Applications are interdependent of the database.

52
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What is another term for a formula that outlines how to execute a task?

A

Algorithm

53
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What is the purpose of an IT department?

A

It helps the organization to achieve strategic goals.

54
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What is the role of the systems administrator?

A

To install and maintain network resources.

55
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Which action would be important for the IT department to take in order to help their business meet the goal of increased expansion?

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Expanding the infrastructure to support additional locations.

56
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What step should be taken by a business when a third-party solution is found that will benefit a project?

A

Contact the group to arrange a demo of their product.

57
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Which risk assessment question is part of the Initiation Phase?

A

Could the end users reject the outcome of the project?

58
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In what phase of a project does time estimation occur?

A

Planning

59
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What effect does scope creep have on a project?

A

It increases unplanned costs for the project.

60
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Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an information system?

A

Allowing secure access to customer account information.

61
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Which type of systems testing include having the customer test the system in an operational setting to see if it is useful?

A

User Acceptance

62
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Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end users?

A

Pilot

63
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What are two necessary elements of business continuity planning?

A

Assessing key organizational activities and identifying risks that may occur.

64
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Which disaster recovery strategy is used to save information to multiple hard drives at the same time?

A

Data mirroring

65
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Which regulation governs the actions of a company in the case of data records being compromised, lost, or stolen?

A

Security Breach Notification laws

66
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How can an organization assist employees with the ethical use of information technology?

A

By developing policies for information usage.

67
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Match each action with the corresponding category.

Engages in the best practices for information systems.

Writes laws dealing with information technology.

Provides professional standards for ethical behavior.

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Engages = Part of the role of an IT professional

Writes = Outside of the role of an IT professional

Provides = Part of the role of an IT professional

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D322 Intro to IT (2 decks)

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