Question 1

​Which of the following information technology laws makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies, such as those used to prevent unauthorized copying of software CDs, music CDs, and movie DVDs?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Electronic Communications Privacy Act 
B)   ​Fair Use Doctrine 
C)   ​United States Copyright Act 
D)   ​Digital Millennium Copyright ActE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

​Transmitting data in a telegraph system used the _______ alphabet, a binary encoding system based on dots and dashes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​Transmitting data in a telegraph system used...

Question 3

​An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​An abacus is an example of a(n)...

Question 4

​Worldwide, the ICT industry directly employs about _____ of the total workforce in jobs such as computer manufacturing, programming, and data security.

Accepted Answer

A)   4%​ 
B)   ​14% 
C)   ​24% 
D)   ​40%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

​_______-generation computers became possible by the development of integrated circuits.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​First 
B)   ​Second 
C)   ​Third 
D)   ​FourthE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

​Which of the following job descriptions best matches that of a systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Analyzes a computer system's vulnerability to threats from viruses, worms, unauthorized access, and physical damage. 
B)   ​Investigates the requirements of a business or an organization, its employees, and its customers in order to plan and implement new or improved computer services. 
C)   ​Plans, installs, and maintains one or more local area networks and may also manage cloud resources. 
D)   ​Troubleshoots hardware and software problems. Good interpersonal skills and patience are required for this job.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

​___________ states that every two years the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double without raising its cost.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​___________ states that every two years the...

Question 8

​With respect to organizations,  confidentiality means protecting __________ information about company finances, procedures, products, and research that competitors would find valuable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​With respect to organizations,  confidentiality means protecting...

Question 9

​Atanasoff-Berry Computer is often considered the first electronic digital computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

​In economics, _________ are things that can be used or consumed, whereas _________ are intangible actions performed for a consumer.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​goods, services 
B)   ​services, goods 
C)   ​assets, services 
D)   ​none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

​A(n)  ____________ calculator is a device that assists in the process of numeric calculations but requires the human operator to keep track of the algorithm.

Accepted Answer

A)   mechanical​ 
B)   ​manual 
C)   ​digital 
D)   ​algorithmE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

​Participants in open _________ community projects get experience and make connections with other professionals that can be valuable resources during a job hunt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​Participants in open _________ community projects get...

Question 13

When the PC version of the spreadsheet program __________ became available, the IBM PC quickly became the top-selling personal computer.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of  When the PC version of the spreadsheet...

Question 14

​__________ are awarded based on successful completion of an exam that verifies your level of knowledge about a particular technology or subject.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​__________ are awarded based on successful completion...

Question 15

​A(n) ________ administrator analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ​A(n) ________ administrator analyzes a company's data...

Question 16

​Which of the following would be considered a third-generation computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​IBM 360 
B)   ​UNIVAC 
C)   ​Z3 
D)   ​MITS AltairE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

​Colossus used binary arithmetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Technology workers encompass jobs such as telephone cable installers and radio broadcasters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​Historically, IT departments were part of an organization's finance department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Second-generation computers used ________ instead of vacuum tubes.​

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The answer of  Second-generation computers used ________ instead of vacuum...

Exam 8: The Ict Industry

​_______-generation computers became possible by the development of integrated circuits.

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​___________ states that every two years the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double without raising its cost.

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​In economics, _________ are things that can be used or consumed, whereas _________ are intangible actions performed for a consumer.

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When the PC version of the spreadsheet program __________ became available, the IBM PC quickly became the top-selling personal computer.​

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​Which of the following information technology laws makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies, such as those used to prevent unauthorized copying of software CDs, music CDs, and movie DVDs?

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Second-generation computers used ________ instead of vacuum tubes.​

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​Atanasoff-Berry Computer is often considered the first electronic digital computer.

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​Transmitting data in a telegraph system used the _______ alphabet, a binary encoding system based on dots and dashes.

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​A(n) ____________ calculator is a device that assists in the process of numeric calculations but requires the human operator to keep track of the algorithm.

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​Technology workers encompass jobs such as telephone cable installers and radio broadcasters.

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​Worldwide, the ICT industry directly employs about _____ of the total workforce in jobs such as computer manufacturing, programming, and data security.

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​Participants in open _________ community projects get experience and make connections with other professionals that can be valuable resources during a job hunt.

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​A(n) ________ administrator analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it.

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​__________ are awarded based on successful completion of an exam that verifies your level of knowledge about a particular technology or subject.

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​Historically, IT departments were part of an organization's finance department.

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​An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.

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​Which of the following job descriptions best matches that of a systems analyst?

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​Colossus used binary arithmetic.

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​With respect to organizations, confidentiality means protecting __________ information about company finances, procedures, products, and research that competitors would find valuable.

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​Which of the following would be considered a third-generation computer?

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_______-generation computers became possible by the development of integrated circuits.

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___________ states that every two years the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double without raising its cost.

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In economics, _ are things that can be used or consumed, whereas _ are intangible actions performed for a consumer.

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When the PC version of the spreadsheet program __________ became available, the IBM PC quickly became the top-selling personal computer.

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Which of the following information technology laws makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies, such as those used to prevent unauthorized copying of software CDs, music CDs, and movie DVDs?

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Second-generation computers used ________ instead of vacuum tubes.

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Atanasoff-Berry Computer is often considered the first electronic digital computer.

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Transmitting data in a telegraph system used the _______ alphabet, a binary encoding system based on dots and dashes.

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A(n) ____________ calculator is a device that assists in the process of numeric calculations but requires the human operator to keep track of the algorithm.

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Technology workers encompass jobs such as telephone cable installers and radio broadcasters.

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Worldwide, the ICT industry directly employs about _____ of the total workforce in jobs such as computer manufacturing, programming, and data security.

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Participants in open _________ community projects get experience and make connections with other professionals that can be valuable resources during a job hunt.

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A(n) ________ administrator analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it.

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__________ are awarded based on successful completion of an exam that verifies your level of knowledge about a particular technology or subject.

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Historically, IT departments were part of an organization's finance department.

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An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.

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Which of the following job descriptions best matches that of a systems analyst?

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Colossus used binary arithmetic.

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With respect to organizations, confidentiality means protecting __________ information about company finances, procedures, products, and research that competitors would find valuable.

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Which of the following would be considered a third-generation computer?

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