Chapter 1 - What is Information Technology?

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

• IT has to do with collecting and utilizing data.

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

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

• IT refers to everything that involves computers.

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

• Collect and utilize data

• Create and improve software

• Build and repair computers

• Manage grades and enrollments

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

• Help people with their technology needs

• Turn information into meaningful decisions

• Devise new ways to use computers

• Create and maintain computer networks

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

• Solve problems in areas like robotics

• Create and maintain computer networks

• Help people with their technological needs

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

• Human dignity

• Property rights

• Civility

• Confidentiality

Which of the following BEST describes personal responsibility?

• How you act even if no one is watching

• Provides the basis for your code of ethics

• Rules that support your personal values

• Obeying laws that regulate how computers are used

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

What area of computer science focuses on intelligent machines?

• Ergonomics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Intellectual Property

• Net Neutrality

Environmentally sound policies that prescribe energy efficiency, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal of electronic equipment.

• Green Computing

• Ergonomics

• Blue Light

• Employee Monitoring