IT Professional Characteristics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of an IT professional?

• Ability to troubleshoot

• Desire to continually learn

• Good communication skills – both oral and written

• Strong math background and programming skills

Which of the following types of networks has each device in the network connected in a single point-to-point connection with a central HUB?

• Mesh network

• Star network

A company's ability to recover after a disaster is directly related to which of the following?

• Marketing strategy

• Financial plan

• Business continuity plan

• IT department

Mark has a summer job working at a real estate agency. He is entering client addresses into the company's computer system. At which stage of the DIKW hierarchy is Marcus working?

• Information

• Wisdom

• Data

• Knowledge

What is the definition of a Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

A Platform as a Service makes it possible to have all of your businesses IT departments needs sited outside of the organization and available to anyone, wherever.

• A Platform as a Service makes it possible for businesses to access and use software through the Internet.

• A Platform as a Service is the ability to store data and aid communication for remote teams.

• A Platform as a Service is the ability to quickly and consistently develop and deliver applications.

Which of the following would NOT require the use of a network?

• Computers in an office sharing the same printer

• Loading a statistical program on your personal computer

• Schools turning in attendance files to the district office

• Gourmet chocolate being sold on the Internet

Select the IT education that would be most appropriate for the individual in the following scenario. Since she was a child, Anika has enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. She has built her own computer from scratch and loves to find ways to improve its capabilities. Which specialized IT focus would be a good fit for Anika?

• Computer Science

• Management Information Systems

• Web Design

During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in homes and offices?

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

• Second generation

• First generation

Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and the hard drive?

• Memory is an internal component that directly or indirectly connects computer components; whereas the hard drive is an external storage device.

• Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a hard drive stores data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time.

• Memory is an electronic component used to store instructions for future use; whereas a hard drive is attached to the motherboard and enables the communication between components.

• Memory carries out basic instructions that operate a computer; whereas the hard drive is a long-term storage device.