True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Programming the first commercial micro-computers were accomplished by flipping
switches.
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Modified True/False
Indicate
whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the
statement true.
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2.
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When using a computer, the proper position for your back is leaning
forward slightly. _________________________
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3.
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A tool used for making calculations that was considered essential for
engineering and science students through the 1960s is an abacus.
_________________________
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4.
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RFID chips are used to monitor employee activities.
_________________________
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5.
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A computer designer designs and tests new hardware products.
_________________________
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6.
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In 1947, it was estimated that there would only be a need for 100
electronic computers. _________________________
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7.
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Relocating business processes, such as development and production is called
outsourcing. _________________________
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8.
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A newer version of a software product is called a release.
_________________________
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Confidentiality is the protecting of proprietary information.
_________________________
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10.
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Product specification and prototypes take place in the product design
phase of the life cycle of a typical hardware product. _________________________
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11.
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Adjusting manufacturing capacity to meet product demand takes place in product
maintenance. _________________________
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12.
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A LCD generates x-rays which are considered harmful.
_________________________
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13.
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An average IT industry employee works an average of 36 hours.
_________________________
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14.
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The Difference Engine was a calculator that operated using steam power.
_________________________
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15.
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Security specialist install and configure antivirus software and
firewalls. _________________________
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16.
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To combat potential health hazards associated with computer use you should try
to take breaks every 20 minutes. _________________________
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The first mass-produced calculator was the ____.
a. | Pascaline | c. | de Colmar’s Arithmometer | b. | Leibniz | d. | IBM
calculator |
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A ____ investigate the requirements of a business or organization, its
employees, and its customers in order to plan and implement new or improved customer service.
a. | system designer | c. | systems analyst | b. | information analyst | d. | programmer |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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19.
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A vacuum tube is an electronic device that controls the flow of
____________________.
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20.
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A computer language which used 0s and 1s for programming is called
____________________ language.
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21.
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Devices that regulate current or voltage flow and act as a switch for electronic
signals are ____________________.
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22.
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In second-generation computers, the operating system was designed to work on one
specific computer ____________________.
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23.
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The type of circuit technology that made it possible to pack the equivalent of
thousands of vacuum tubes into a single chip is called ____________________.
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24.
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The first electronic spreadsheet was ____________________.
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25.
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One of the first Internet-based companies was ____________________.
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26.
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The use of components or labor from outside suppliers is called
____________________.
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27.
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The sharp rise in the stock value of the dot com industry is called the dot com
____________________.
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28.
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Publicizing information about new product features takes place in the phase
known as product ____________________.
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29.
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Rolling out the product at a trade show takes place in the phase called product
____________________.
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30.
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Products that are announced but never produced are referred to as
____________________.
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31.
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Computer hardware and software are sold through outlets called marketing
____________________.
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32.
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Any person whose primary occupation involves the design, configuration,
analysis, development, modification, testing, or security of computer hardware or software is a
computer ____________________.
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33.
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Workers using technology to work from home or an off-site location is
____________________.
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34.
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The type of exam that is an objective test that verifies one’s level of
knowledge about a particular technology or subject is a ____________________.
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35.
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A database that contains thousands of job openings posted by employers is
an online job ____________________.
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36.
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A term that refers to on-the-job choices and actions that reflect a
person’s values is professional ____________________.
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37.
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The term that is used to refer to any energy that is emitted in the form of
waves or particles is ____________________.
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38.
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The study of safe and efficient working environments is
____________________.
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Matching
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a. | security specialist | g. | Oracle, Access, DB2 | b. | A+ certification | h. | web designer | c. | database
administrator | i. | non-compete | d. | AutoCAD Certified User exam | j. | CISSP | e. | metasearch
tool | k. | carpal tunnel
syndrome | f. | network specialist | l. | software applications |
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39.
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A person who analyzes a computer’s vulnerabilities and threats
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40.
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a person who analyzes a company’s data to determine the most effective
way to collect and store it
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41.
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a repetitive stress injury
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42.
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A person who plans, installs, and maintains one or more local area
networks
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43.
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creates, tests, posts and modifies web pages
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44.
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use of 3-D design software
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45.
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certificate exams that you take to demonstrate your skills with a specific
application
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46.
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database system in which professionals have sought certification
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47.
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a certification in computer hardware
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48.
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computer security certification
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49.
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a software program that performs broad-based web searches for jobs
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50.
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clauses that prevent employees from divulging proprietary information to
competitors
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