Introduction to IT - WGU C182 Introduction to IT Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply. - ~ANSWER *Installing, testing, and updating software *Developing faster computer chips.*Processing data into information.For each of the following scenarios, indicate if the function described would be appropriate for individuals who are part of an IT department. Select all that apply.
- ~ANSWER *Aiko is testing a new network that is
connecting the main office with satellite offices in the area.*Maria is designing a new online form for the company so they can more quickly input sales data.*Emily is working on a benefit analysis to justify the need for a new server.Which of the following employees would be considered IT personnel? - ~ANSWER Maria, a computer engineer who designs computer chips. 1 / 4
Which of the description of duties below would be for a System Administrator? - ~ANSWER This individual updates an organization's computer hardware and software, performs troubleshooting, and maintains the operating system of a computer system Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system administrator? - ~ANSWER Answering e-mails from potential customers.Javier starts the day by checking his e-mails. Sandra in payroll would like him to print a report detailing how much money has been spent on training new employees. She would like a comparison of the training dollars spent over the last five years. Javier spends the morning retrieving the appropriate information from the database and e-mails a report to Sandra. In the afternoon, Javier begins a performance analysis of the new database management system that he installed last week. He also double-checks that the old data has properly transferred to the new system. He then develops a list of procedures for those who work under him so they can also run performance analyses. Finally, he heads upstairs to the Chief Operating Officer's office to make a brief presentation on the new database system and how it can be used most effectively.Which of the following titles most fits Javier's job? - ~ANSWER Database Administrator Which of the following describes the duties of a web administrator? - ~ANSWER Duties include maintaining and securing the web server. Also responsible for troubleshooting the web server.Which of the following describe the duties of a security administrator? Select all that apply. - ~ANSWER *Installs firewalls. 2 / 4
*Continually monitor the safety and security of the data stored on a computer system.*Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and align with security policies.Which of the following tasks would be handled by IT support personnel? Select all that apply. - ~ANSWER *Training new employees on system log-in protocol *~ANSWER general questions about hardware and software use at an organization.In which of the following scenarios, would a user contact a help desk for assistance? Select all that apply. - ~ANSWER *Sophia is having trouble developing an invitation list using her company's e-mail program.She is not sure what she is doing wrong.*Horatio is having problems inputting his time using the company's new project management tracking system.Which of the following statements accurately describe IT certifications? - ~ANSWER Earning an IT certificate indicates an IT professional has a thorough background in a specific IT area.Select the IT education that would be most appropriate for the individual in the following scenario. Since she was a child, Rebecca has enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. She has built her own computer from scratch and loves to find ways to improve its capabilities. Which specialized IT focus would be a good fit for Rebecca? - ~ANSWER Engineering 3 / 4
Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of an IT professional? - ~ANSWER Strong math background and programming skills Which factor contributed to the development of the first generation of computers? - ~ANSWER The need to easily calculate missile trajectories During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in business?
- ~ANSWER Third generation
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Which of the following technologies was introduced in the fourth generation of computers? - ~ANSWER Microprocessors Which of the following high-level programming languages was created to be business-oriented? - ~ANSWER COBOL Which of the following programming languages first introduced the concept of object-oriented programming? - ~ANSWER Smalltalk Which accurately describes the advantages of high-level programming languages over low-level programming languages? Select all that apply. - ~ANSWER High-level languages use English words.