Module 1: Industry in the Profession

Question 1

Companies that manufacture computers, components, and peripherals

Answer 1

Computer Industry

Question 2

Companies that develop, sell, or support computer-related products and services

Answer 2

IT Industry

Question 3

Produce hardware (e.g., IBM, HP, Cisco).

Answer 3

Equipment Manufacturers

Question 4

Design and manufacture processors and chips (e.g., Intel, AMD).

Answer 4

Chipmakers

Question 5

Develop applications and operating systems (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe).

Answer 5

Software Publishers

Question 6

Provide IT consulting, web design, and network security (e.g., EDS, AOL).

Answer 6

Service Companies

Question 7

Sell IT products through stores or online (e.g., CompUSA, CDW).

Answer 7

Retailers

Question 8

Sell hardware/software directly to consumers.

Answer 8

Retail Stores

Question 9

Sell IT products online (e.g., Amazon, Newegg).

Answer 9

Mail-Order/Internet Outlets

Question 10

Customize IT solutions for specific industries.

Answer 10

Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Question 11

Companies sell their products without intermediaries.

Answer 11

Manufacturers Direct

Question 12

CIO, CTO, Project Manager

Answer 12

Management

Question 13

Software Engineer, Database Analyst, Web Developer

Answer 13

System Development

Question 14

IT Support, Security Specialist, Network Administrator

Answer 14

Technical Services

Question 15

Data Analyst, System Administrator

Answer 15

Operations

Question 17

IT Instructor, Help Desk Specialist

Answer 17

Training

Question 18

Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker

Answer 18

Security

Question 19

A programmable electronic device that processes, stores, and retrieves data.

Answer 19

Computer

Question 20

Who is the father of computers?

Answer 20

Charles Babbage

Question 21

Accepts data (e.g., keyboard, mouse).

Answer 21

Input

Question 22

Executes tasks via CPU.

Answer 22

Processing

Question 23

Saves data (RAM, hard drives).

Answer 23

Storage

Question 24

Displays results (monitor, printer).

Answer 24

Output

Question 25

Executes millions of instructions per second.

Answer 25

Speed

Question 26

Performs calculations with high precision.

Answer 26

Accuracy

Question 27

Works without fatigue.

Answer 27

Diligence

Question 28

Can perform different tasks.

Answer 28

Versatility

Question 29

Stores large amounts of data.

Answer 29

Storage

Question 30

Cannot think on its own

Answer 30

No IQ

Question 31

First computing device

Answer 31

Abacus

Question 32

First to use decimal points

Answer 32

Napier’s Bones

Question 33

First mechanical calculator

Answer 33

Pascaline

Question 34

Difference Engine

Answer 34

Designed by Charles Babbage

Question 35

Early mechanical computer

Answer 35

Analytical Engine

Question 35

Used transistors (e.g., IBM 7094, UNIVAC 1108).

Answer 35

Second Generation (1959-1965)

Question 35

Hollerith, led to IBM

Answer 35

Tabulating Machine

Question 35

Used vacuum tubes (e.g., ENIAC, IBM-701).

Answer 35

First Generation (1946-1959)

Question 36

Used integrated circuits (e.g., IBM 360, PDP-11).

Answer 36

Third Generation (1965-1971)

Question 37

Used microprocessors (e.g., Intel 4004, DEC 10).

Answer 37

Fourth Generation (1971-1980)

Question 38

Uses AI and parallel processing (e.g., Laptops, AI systems).

Answer 38

Fifth Generation (1980-Present)

Question 39

General-purpose vs. Specific-purpose

Answer 39

By Purpose

Question 40

Analog, Digital, Hybrid

Answer 40

By Data Handling

Question 41

Supercomputers, Mainframes, Minicomputers, Microcomputers

Answer 41

By Size

Question 41

Physical parts (CPU, RAM, storage).

Answer 41

Hardware

Question 42

Programs that instruct the hardware

Answer 42

Software

Question 43

Users who operate the system.

Answer 43

Humanware

Question 44

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone.

Answer 44

Input Devices

Question 45

Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Registers.

Answer 45

Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 46

RAM (temporary), ROM (permanent).

Answer 46

Primary Storage

Question 47

Hard drives, SSDs, USB drives.

Answer 47

Secondary Storage

Question 48

Monitor, printer, speakers.

Answer 48

Output Devices

Question 48

Controls hardware (Operating Systems).

Answer 48

System Software

Question 49

Application Software

Answer 49

User programs (MS Word, Photoshop).

Question 50

Manages computer resources and provides an interface for users.

Answer 50

Operating Systems (OS)

Question 51

Executes tasks in batches (e.g., early IBM systems).

Answer 51

Batch OS

Question 52

Allocates CPU time to multiple users.

Answer 52

Time-Sharing OS

Question 53

Used for mission-critical tasks (e.g., Military, Space).

Answer 53

Real-Time OS

Question 54

Runs on multiple machines connected by a network

Answer 54

Distributed OS

Question 55

Manages multiple computers over a network.

Answer 55

Network OS

Question 56

Powers smartphones and tablets (e.g., Android, iOS).

Answer 56

Mobile OS

Question 57

Secure, multi-user OS for servers.

Answer 57

Unix/Linux

Question 57

Apple's GUI-based system.

Answer 57

Mac OS

Question 58

Most widely used OS for PCs

Answer 58

Windows

Question 59

Early command-line OS from Microsoft.

Answer 59

MS-DOS