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[M1S1] Flashcards

1
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This focuses entirely on efficiently programming computers using mathematical algorithms

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CS

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Deals in theories in solving computer problems with the use of programming.

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CS

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Goes upon elements of Com Sci and business to be an effective leader.

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IS

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Completing a field in this area can prepare you for such management positions where you need both technical and business skills.

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IS

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5
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Com Sci ranges theory through,,

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Programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions

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6
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CS offers a foundation that permits what?

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graduates to adapt to new tech and new ideas

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7
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What are the 3 work categories of computer scientists?

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  • designing and building software
  • developing effective ways to solve computing problems
  • devising better ways of using computers and addressing particular challenges
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concerned with info that computer systems can provide to aid a company in defining and achieving its goals

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IS

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9
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concerned with the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology

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IS

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10
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IS Professionals mush understand what?

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technical and organizational factors

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IS professionals must be able to help an organization determine what?

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how info and tech enabled business processes can provide a foundation for superior organizational performance

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12
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what is IT in common usage

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all of computing

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13
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what is IT as a name of an undergraduate degree program

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preparation of students to meet the computer technology needs of an organization

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14
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IT professionals must possess what?

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hands-on expertise to take care both an organization’s information technology infrastructure and the people who use it

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15
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IT professionals must assume what?

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responsibility in selecting hardware and software products

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16
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IT professionals integrate hw and sw products with what?

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organizational needs and infrastructure, install, and customize and maintain those applications

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17
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IT professionals must understand what?

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  • how network systems are
    composed and structured, and what their
    strengths and weaknesses are
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18
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what are the important software system concerns?

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reliability, security, usability, and effectiveness and

efficiency for their intended purpose

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19
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What are the primary areas where job opportunities are found?

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General business and gov’t orgs, Computer equipment field, computer software field, computer service and repair field, computer sales, computer education and training field, and IT consulting field.

20
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Field where professionals manufacture and distribute computer-related hardware

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computer equipment field

21
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careers involved in computer equipment field

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design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment

22
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this field provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services

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computer software field

23
Q

what does a computer technician do?

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installs, maintains, and repairs hardware

24
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field where the professionals need to have a general understanding of computers and their product

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computer sales field

25
Q

What do computer trainers teach to employees?

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how to use software, design and develop systems, and program

26
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an individual who draws upon expertise in a specialized area of computers

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IT consultant

27
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what are the specialized areas of computers?

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Computer Selection, System Design, Communications, Hardware and Software Configuration, Network Design and Installation, and Web Development

28
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What are the three broad disciplines in higher education that produce the majority of entry-level employees in the computer industry?

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Computer Information Systems, Computer Science / Software Engineering, Computer Engineering

29
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How do companies advertise computer related job openings?

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Websites that specialize in helping people find jobs. Some allow job seekers to submit resumes online

30
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What are some organizations for computer professionals

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ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)

31
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What is a user group?

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collections of people with common computer equipment or software interests

32
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examples of user groups

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Apple UG, C/C++ UG, Java UG

33
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What are events that helps in professional growth and continuing education?

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workshops, seminars, conferences, conventions, and trade shows

34
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trade show that brings together hundreds of vendors and more that 130,000 attendees

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CES

35
Q

How can you stay informed about computer industry?

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Computer industry publications. News, blogs, and technical websites.

36
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Allows graduates to adapt to new information and technology.

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CS`

37
Q

Programs that emphasize

technical knowledge and skills

A

computer information

systems

38
Q

Programs that stress
theoretical side of
programming and operating
systems

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com sci

39
Q

what does com eng teach to students?

A

how to design and develop
the electrical components found in computers
and peripheral devices.

40
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what are the required courses under com eng?

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application and
systems programming, data and file structures,
networks, and operating systems

41
Q

an association of programmers,
systems analysts,
and information processing
managers

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AITP

42
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designs
and develops
software

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Software

engineer

43
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analyzes
requirements,
designs solutions,
and oversees
software
development
process
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Project

leader

44
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researches,
invents, and
develops
solutions to
complex software
problems
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Computer

scientist

45
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writes and
tests computer
programs

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Programmer

46
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association of programmers,
systems analysts,
and information processing
managers

A

Association of Information
Technology Professionals
(AITP)—

47
Q

association of scienceoriented

A

Association for Computing

Machinery (ACM)—

Introduction to Computing (22 decks)

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