Quiz: Performing computer operations

Routine assessments of installed infrastructure will feed an upgrade/replace decision process.

• Hardware selection criteria

• Software selection criteria

To function, a computer system requires four main aspects of data handling: input, processing, output, and storage.

• Hardware

• Software

Provides a high-capacity alternative to magnetic storage media.

• Optical disk

• Tape

• USB flash drives

• Hard disk

The job requires a strong understanding of software and computer hardware, and excellent communication skills.

• Programmer

• Tech Support

• Data Analyst

• Data scientist

Must comply with current standards set by technology leadership.

• Hardware selection criteria

• Software selection criteria

Also known as near line storage, a storage medium that is not continuously connected to network servers or the internet.

• Optical disk

• Tape

• USB flash drives

• Hard disk

The tapping on the keyboard, the clacking of the printers, the rumble of whirling disk drives, the changing flashes of color on a computer screen-these are the attention getters.

• Hardware

• Software

Systems have continued to improve in density and endurance, largely due to advances.

• Optical disk

• Tape

• USB flash drives

• Hard disk

Perform the meaningful analysis and presentation according to the application requirements.

• Sorting of Data

• Processing of Data

• Storage of Data

• Data Collection

Necessary soft skills include problem solving, reading comprehension, active listening, attention to detail, and critical thinking.

• Programmer

• Tech Support

• Data Analyst

• Data scientist