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Introduction to IT - D322/ Pre-assessment
Which generation of computing is associated with microprocessors? ✔✔Fourth Generation
Which computing generation is associated with the exclusive use of machine languages and
punch cards? ✔✔First Generation
Which computing is associated with the replacement of machine languages by assembly
languages? ✔✔Second
Which computing generation is associated with the first use of thousands of integrated circuits on
a single silicon chip? ✔✔Fourth Generation
Which generation of computing is known for the introduction of handheld devices? ✔✔Fourth Generation
What is the component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy that
includes basic observation? ✔✔Data
Based on the instructions on the package, a frozen pizza should be baked for 18 minutes at 400F.
Which term describes the statement, "the oven is at 350F, nearing the needed temperature,"
based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy? ✔✔Knowledge
There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at 2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component exemplified by
the value "2:00"? ✔✔Data
There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at 2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) Pyramid component exemplified by
the statement, "I have extra time, so I should review my answers?" ✔✔Wisdom
A final exam has 30 questions, and students have one hour to complete it. The exam is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in room 126.
Which term describes the statement, "It is 1:50 p.m., so I should head to room 126," based on the
data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy? ✔✔Wisdom
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the value "1,200" in this scenario? ✔✔Data
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the statement, "The machine starts at 8:00 a.m." in this scenario? ✔✔Information
How are information and knowledge different? ✔✔Knowledge involves understanding patterns, but information does not.
Which statement represents a difference between wisdom and information, based on the data pyramid? ✔✔Wisdom involves understanding principles, but information does not.
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that each line of a simple, delimited text document holds exactly one record
.What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? ✔✔Flat-file
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which access to the data is restricted to the paths in the trees and is, therefore, predictable.
Which type of database is described? ✔✔Hierarchical
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which data is stored in a variety of tables that can be joined together in logical ways.
Which type of database is described? ✔✔Relational
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that records are stored in structures consisting of data and methods.
What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? ✔✔Object-oriented
An IT department employee is identifying the integer data in a system.
What is one example of this type of data? ✔✔The year in which a major event happened
Which software provides private or shareable file management via the cloud? ✔✔Document storage
Which type of software provides the infrastructure needed to run other types of software?
✔✔System
Which type of software is an application for creating blueprints and 3D renderings of buildings?
✔✔Specialized
What is an example of computer hardware? ✔✔Motherboard
Which hardware component includes registers, a logic component, and an arithmetic
component? ✔✔Central processing unit (CPU)
What is the hardware component that contains the circuitry for coordinating computer activity?
✔✔Central processing unit (CPU)
Which hardware component stores data and instructions while they are being used? ✔✔Random- access memory (RAM)
Which hardware component is specifically used for 3D rendering? ✔✔Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Which part of a computer system contains the instructions for initializing various computer
components? ✔✔Read-only memory (ROM)
Which component is an example of hardware? ✔✔Graphics card
Which component is part of the system unit? ✔✔Power supply
What characterizes a ring network topology? ✔✔Every device being connected to exactly two other devices
What is the name of a network that consists of a collection of computers in a single building or
building complex? ✔✔Local area network (LAN)
Which networking technology converts incoming analog data into digital and outgoing digital
data into analog? ✔✔Modem
What is the name of the networking technology that reduces network traffic on a local area
network by management of network messages? ✔✔Switch
What describes a firewall? ✔✔Monitors traffic on the network and blocks it if it triggers safety rules
Which wired transmission medium is able to transmit the largest volumes of data when
compared with other cables? ✔✔Fiber-optic cable
What does a compiler do? ✔✔Translates source code into machine language
What does an interpreter do? ✔✔Converts instructions one statement at a time when the program is run
What is the appropriate categorization of Visual Basic .NET as a programming language?
✔✔Compiled
Which type of language is Java? ✔✔Compiled
A programmer is working with Python. Which type of language is this? ✔✔Interpreted
Which term describes the JavaScript computer coding language? ✔✔Interpreted
What is the component of disaster recovery that is characterized by writing copies of data on
several devices simultaneously? ✔✔Data mirroring
Which physical location offers an ideal place for storage that needs to be off-site? ✔✔Caves
Which factor is a primary criterion for assessing off-site storage possibilities? ✔✔Accessibility
Which type of storage typically uses innovative equipment? ✔✔Hot
How can uptime be improved? ✔✔By increasing the amount of time that resources are available for use
What is a priority of business continuity? ✔✔High availability of resources
Which purpose does business continuity planning have? ✔✔Identifying priorities when primary systems are not fully operational
Which component is an important strategy of business continuity? ✔✔Data backups
