Intro to IT Practice Test Flashcards
A local area network (LAN)
Allows hardware sharing within one office.
All of the following are compiled languages except for:
Javascript
BASIC
Java
C++
Javascript
During this phase of Project Management, the projects scope and project management plan are defined.
Planning
Which of the following types of information present a threat to someone’s privacy?
Student ID and credit card numbers
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, and MIME?
eMail server
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle?
Once words, numbers, or images are entered, a computer processes the data into useable information that can then be access to answer questions or meet specific needs.
In this phase of testing the system is given to a segment of end users for testing from their perspective before the final version is released.
Beta
With (blank) an IT department resources (i.e. servers, data storage) are located outside of the organization and are accessible by anyone, anywhere.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
A scanner is a peripheral device for what system?
I/O
A program written in a high-level language must be converted into (blank) code to be executed by the computer.
Machine
The (blank) includes the protocol, domain, and all subdomains, as well as the resource path ID and name of the document.
The Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
In 2nd generation computers, which of the following high-level programming languages was created to be business-oriented?
COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language)
The team will write a final report detailing the processes and outcomes of the project in which project phase?
Closing
Which device permits packet switching so that a message can be routed to the next link in a network?
Router
Which of the following best describes the Internet?
The Internet is a global network of networks.
The role of a (blank) is to respond to requests most typically come from web browsers, such as HTTP.
Web server
What is the correct order of project phase for Project Management?
Initiation, Planning, Execution and Closing
All of the following are parts of a URL except for:
LAN
Which of the four main components of a computer is described by this statement: This component executes all of the arithmetic and logic operations and is responsible for controlling (commanding) all of the components in the computer.
CPU
This database structure format organizes data using a tree-like or organizational chart type structure (i.e. parent-child structure).
Hierarchal
Which of the following statements best defines the CPU?
The CPU controls the speed at which instructions are retrieved and processed in the computer.
Which of the following statements represents the relevant characteristic of quality data? Select all that apply.
The data used applies to the question being answered.
The data has been gathered using consistent, detailed collection processes.
The data has been inputted correctly and is accurate for its intended use.
The data is current enough to still serve its purpose for being accessed.
The data used applies to the question being answered.
During (blank) users test the system in an operational setting to make sure the system continues to align with business objectives and meet the goals of the stakeholders.
User Acceptance Testing
(Blank) sometimes referred to as middleware, facilitate the communication of hardware and software.
Device driver
The (blank) keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS of the specific criteria the data should match to be returned as the output of the query.
WHERE clause
This form of cloud computing is offered as a service by some major organizations, such as Amazon and Google, and used extensively by app developers. Its intent is to be able to quickly and reliably develop and deliver applications.
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
Marcus has a summer job working at a real estate agency. He is entering client addresses into the company’s computer system. At which stage of the DIKW hierarchy is Marcus working?
Data
What is an advantage of outsourcing?
Cost-effective if time is constrained.