CIW - Lesson 1

1. What is the term that refers to the management and processing of information using computers and computer networks?

• Information Technology (IT)
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• World Wide Web (WWW)
  
• Internet Technology

2. What is the term for an individual who develops Web sites and/or applications for devices such as smartphones and tablets?This 

• Web site designer
• Mobile application developer
• Web site manager
• Web application developer

3. What is the term for software services that are provided over the Internet, rather than at a company site?

• Mobile Web site
• Mobile app
  
• Cloud computing
• Ontology

4. Which of the following activities would most likely be conducted by a PC repair technician?This 

• Install, modify and repair personal computer hardware components and install software
• Design, implement, manage and maintain network servers
• Diagnose and resolve users' technical hardware and software problems
• Diagnose and resolve users' technical hardware and software problems

5. What is the term for an individual who develops primarily server-side Web applications?

• Web application developer
  
• Web site designer
• Web site analyst
• Web site manager

6. Which of the following activities would most likely be conducted by a server administrator?This 

• Implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of servers and the network
• Manage backup and recovery procedures to prevent the loss of data
• Configure and test network devices.
• Diagnose and resolve users' technical hardware and software problems

8. Which of the following activities would most likely be conducted by a network engineer?

• Design, implement, manage and maintain network servers
• Diagnose and resolve users' technical hardware and software problems
• Manage the security measures used to protect electronic data
• Set up and maintain a network infrastructureSet up and maintain a network infrastructure

8. What is the term for an individual who is responsible for examining an organization's security requirements and determining the necessary infrastructure?

• Security analyst/consultant
• Security manager
• Server administrator
• Database administrator

9. What is the main reason that IT managers believe the future IT career model will be diamond-shaped, with few entry-level IT jobs available?This 

• The offshore outsourcing of many entry-level IT positions
• The rapid development of entry-level IT professionals to fill mid-level positions
• The plethora of entry-level IT professionals possessing project management skills
• The plethora of entry-level IT professionals possessing intercultural skills

10. You should obtain an IT technical or professional certification:

• to demonstrate a level of competence or expertise in a specific IT field.
  
• to learn interpersonal, business and project management skills.
• to learn about the many IT career opportunities that are available.
• to conduct job searches using Internet technology.