IT #1 Flashcards
What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible 
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?
Network administrator
In which generation were silicone chips, first use in computers?
Third generation
Which low level language corresponds to one to one with assembly?
Machine language
What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the Internet?
SaaS
What is one of IT‘s rules in globalization?
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base
Which category of computer has an external flatscreen, monitor, optical disc drive, and a large capacity hard drive?
Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Word processor and spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Information system
A website logs, the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates the 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?
Data
A department 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 been made. Which characteristics of valuable data is the manager considering?
Timely
Which two are parts of an information system?
Networks and databases
What is the difference between processing and storage?
Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places that translated data in specific locations.
Which is the benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus main frames or large computers?
Cost for hardware resources are decreased.
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers is what?
Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer
Peer to peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information
Client server
Which data type is used to represent product order code that compromises alpha numeric characters?
String
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 type will be required in order to create his database?
Numeric integer
Why is an important to ensure that data support business goals?
To aid in making strategic decision decisions
In which category of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy would business intelligence be located?
Knowledge
Which field must contain unique value in order for a relational database table to function?
Primary key
What are the three main categories of databases?
Flat file, relational, hierarchal
