DIT Study

Which of the following BEST describes Information Technology (IT)?

• IT refers to designing, creating, and improving software.

• IT has to do with collecting and utilizing data

• IT deals with how to turn information into meaningful decisions.

• IT refers to everything that involves computers.

Which of the following is something that an Information Technology (IT) professional would do?

• Manage grades and enrollments

• Create and improve software

• Build and repair computers

• Collect and utilize data

Which of the following is something that an Information Systems (IS) professional would do?

• Help people with their technology needs

• Devise new ways to use computers

• Create and maintain computer networks

• Turn information into meaningful decisions

Which of the following BEST describes Computer Science (CS)?

• It refers to everything that involves computers.

• It has to do with collecting and utilizing data.

• It refers to meeting the technological needs of businesses.

• It is the study of computers and computing concepts.

Which of the following is something a computer scientist would do?

• Help organizations know how to generate information

• Help people with their technological needs

• Solve problems in areas like robotics

• Create and maintain computer networks

Mike decides to humiliate a former friend by posting embarrassing photos on social media. Which ethical standard did he violate?

• Property rights

• Civility

• Human Dignity

• Confidentiality

Which of the following BEST describes personal responsibility?

• Provides the basis for your code of ethics

• Rules that support your personal values

• Obeying laws that regulate how computers are used

• How you act even if no one is watching

The IT staff at a hospital shares genetic information about specific patients with a life insurance company. Which ethical standard was violated?

• Confidentiality

• Human Dignity

• Property Rights

• Civility

Which of the following BEST describes a code of ethics?

• Ideals that guide your actions as you work with computers

• The fundamental truths or rules that undergird your personal values

• Laws that regulate how computers are used

• Your personal adherence to your own values and principles

• A set of rules or standards you adopt that dictate how you act

Which of the following is a type of input device?

• Touchscreen

• Monitor

• Hard Drive

• Monitor