IT #3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which is a type of two factor authentication?

A

Smart card

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2
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Which is a characteristic on high-level languages?

A

A source code has to be compiled

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3
Q

How does an interpreter work?

A

It takes the most recent, entered instructions, convert it into machine, language, and execute it

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4
Q

What 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.

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5
Q

Which language is often used for rapid prototyping, and the creation of GUI’s?

A

TCL

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6
Q

Which is true of databases and the application that interacted with them?

A

Applications are interdependent of the database

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7
Q

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

A

Algorithm

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8
Q

What is the purpose of an IT department?

A

It helps the organization achieve strategic goals

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9
Q

What is a role of the systems administrator?

A

To install and maintain network resources

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10
Q

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

A

Expanding the infrastructure to support additional locations

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11
Q

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

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12
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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?

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13
Q

In what phase of a project does time estimation occur?

A

Planning

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14
Q

What effect does scope creep have on a project?

A

It increases unplanned cost for the project

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15
Q

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

A

Allowing secure access to customer account information

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16
Q

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

A

User acceptance

17
Q

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

A

Pilot

18
Q

What are two necessary elements of business continuity planning?

A

Assessing key organizational activities, and identifying risk that may occur

19
Q

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

A

Data mirroring

20
Q

Which regulation governors the action of a company in the case of data records, being compromised, lost, or stolen?

A

Security breach, notification laws

21
Q

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

A

By developing policies for information usage

22
Q

engages in best practices for information systems

A

Part of the role of an IT professional association

23
Q

Writes laws dealing with information technology

A

Outside of the role of an IT professional association

24
Q

Provides professional standards for ethical behavior

A

Part of the role of an IT professional association