INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

What kind of data can high-speed communications links carry in IT?

• Data, sound, and video

• Only images

• Only text

• No data

What is the primary function of computer technology?

• Transmitting data over long distances

• Accepting and processing raw data into usable information

• Providing entertainment through multimedia applications

• Facilitating real-time communication between users

Which category of computers is typically used for executing complex scientific simulations and calculations?

• Supercomputers

• Mainframe Computers

• Personal Computers

• Embedded Computers

What is the primary function of a server in a client/server network architecture?

• Holding collections of data and programs

• Managing wired or wireless networks

• Connecting clients to each other

• Handling user requests and supplying services to clients

What is the primary function of application software?

• Maintaining the computer's hardware components

• Facilitating communication between different devices

• Enabling users to perform specific tasks or solve problems

• Providing security measures to protect data and files