The video discusses the integration of the Internet in daily life and the growing reliance on IT. It highlights the diverse career opportunities in IT, including software development and information security, many of which can be done remotely. Major cities with high IT job openings are mentioned, along with the economic impact of the IT industry in the U.S. The video also provides quick facts about job growth and wages in the IT sector.

What is the primary responsibility of IT professionals?

• To teach in schools

• To manage data flow and maintain equipment

• To conduct scientific research

• To create art and design

Which of the following is a characteristic of IT careers?

• They are mostly manual labor jobs

• They offer no creative opportunities

• They are limited to government sectors

• They can often be performed remotely

Which city is NOT mentioned as having a high number of IT job openings?

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Seattle

• New York

What percentage of the global technology market does the U.S. account for?

• 25%

• 32%

• 40%

• 50%

How many new IT jobs are expected in the coming years?

• 350,000

• 200,000

• 750,000

• 550,000

Which area is NOT expected to see substantial growth in IT?

• Agriculture

• Information security

• Software development

• Cloud computing

How do IT job wages compare to the national average for all occupations?

• They are lower

• They are about the same

• They are twice as high

• They are slightly higher