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Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which area is the main focus of the Information Support & Services pathway?
Designing video game characters
Managing computer systems for office use
Building robotic hardware from scratch
Teaching basic keyboarding to students
Which duty best matches working with databases in this pathway?
Creating animated graphics for ads
Organizing and maintaining structured data
Repairing car engines and transmissions
Writing novels for online publishing
A technician is asked to run updates and check equipment health. Which duty does this describe?
Hosting a live game tournament
Designing smartphone packaging
Testing students on typing speed
Maintaining computer equipment
Which task fits testing software in this career pathway?
Planning office birthday parties
Running programs to find bugs
Installing kitchen appliances
Editing music tracks for concerts
During a help desk call, a user’s laptop keeps freezing. Which pathway duty applies?
Assisting with computer malfunctions
Negotiating employee salaries
Designing company logos
Scheduling vacation calendars
Which goal aligns with exploring this pathway’s objectives?
Practice hand-drawn circuit art
Understand careers, skills, and salary
Learn rocket launch procedures only
Memorize every programming language
Which task is a core responsibility of a database administrator?
Design posters for marketing campaigns
Write novels for company blogs
Organize changes to computer databases
Assemble computer hardware components
What do database administrators do to ensure a database works correctly before use?
Delete all tables and start over
Test and implement databases
Only update user manuals
Ignore testing and deploy quickly
Which action helps protect information stored in databases?
Plan and organize security measures
Disable all password requirements
Share admin passwords widely
Store backups on public websites
Creating standards and guidelines for software primarily supports which goal?
More colorful user interface themes
Cheaper office furniture purchases
Faster social media posting
Consistent, reliable database operations
When a problem is found in a database system, what should a database administrator do?
Correct errors and make modifications
Ignore the issue and proceed
Replace the network cables
Ask marketing to handle it
Which bachelor’s degree field is commonly required for entry into database administration?
Computer science
Fine arts
Sports medicine
Civil engineering
For more technical database administrator positions, which additional degree may be required?
Master’s in business administration
Certificate in road safety
Associate in culinary arts
Doctorate in music theory
What is the listed median salary for a database administrator?
$99,999
$75,190
$60,500
$45,000
Which task best describes part of a systems or technical support engineer’s role shown in the diagram?
Operate heavy machinery for construction
Design clothing using digital patterns
Write novels about future technologies
Research, create and test software applications
What does determining operational specifications mainly help engineers do?
Develop clear software requirements
Schedule company holiday parties
Increase screen brightness settings
Choose office wall paint colors
Which combination of fields is commonly used when testing software in this career?
Music, art, dance
Computer science, engineering, mathematics
History, literature, philosophy
Biology, chemistry, botany
An engineer modifies existing software. What is the most likely reason shown?
Replace all servers with printers
Adapt to new hardware technologies
Enter contests for best app logo
Reduce the number of team meetings
Planning installation of a new system mainly involves which action?
Changing sports team schedules
Writing a song about computers
Determining steps for setup or modification
Buying snacks for the office
What is the typical education needed for this role at the entry level?
Certificate in culinary arts
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems
High school diploma with no tech courses
Doctorate in marine biology
For some positions in this field, what credential may be preferred beyond a bachelor’s?
Master’s degree
Driver’s license
Real estate license
First aid certificate
What is the median salary shown for enterprise systems or technical support engineers?
$96,600
$9,660
$196,600
$6,960
Which task is a core responsibility of a computer hardware engineer?
Manage restaurant kitchen schedules
Design and test computer-related equipment
Write novels for entertainment audiences
Teach history to middle school students
In what sectors might hardware engineers develop equipment?
Meteorology, astrology, mythology, magic
Agriculture, painting, poetry, dance
Sports, fashion, culinary, tourism
Commercial, industrial, military, scientific
What role do hardware engineers have during manufacturing and installation?
Design only software applications
Oversee equipment manufacturing and installation
Cook meals for factory staff
Schedule travel for sales representatives
Why do hardware engineers stay current with technology advances?
To practice foreign language conversation
To ensure designs meet modern standards
To prepare for cooking competitions
To memorize world capitals for trivia
Who might receive technical support from hardware engineers?
Musicians, dancers, actors, poets
Designers, marketing and sales, suppliers, engineers
Athletes, referees, coaches, fans
Gardeners, florists, bakers, baristas
What activity confirms hardware and support equipment works correctly?
Testing hardware and support equipment
Painting logos on company trucks
Filming advertisements for social media
Hosting concerts for product launches
What is the typical entry-level education for hardware engineers?
Two-week online certificate
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Doctorate in ancient history
High school diploma only
Which statement best describes preferred education for advanced roles?
Graduate degrees may be preferred
No education is ever required
Only vocational training is accepted
Apprenticeships replace all degrees
Which task is a core responsibility of a help desk specialist?
Design new computer hardware systems
Offer technical assistance to system users
Manage company financial accounting
Develop large-scale mobile applications
What does a help desk specialist do when clients have computer problems?
Call law enforcement for support
Replace all computers immediately
Ignore the issue and log it later
Answer questions or resolve problems
Why might a help desk specialist enter commands and observe systems?
To back up personal music files quickly
To install video games on office computers
To increase internet download speeds only
To confirm correct operations and find errors
Which activity is considered a minor repair handled by help desk specialists?
Replacing the entire network infrastructure
Installing and repairing hardware or software
Negotiating employee salaries and benefits
Designing a new programming language
What routine task helps track computer system health each day?
Monitoring daily performance of systems
Creating new social media accounts
Writing long marketing blog posts
Hosting weekly company parties
Which education path is preferred for a help desk specialist?
High school diploma only
Cooking certificate from culinary school
College or bachelor’s in related field
Doctorate in ancient world history
A company wants to minimize downtime from system errors. Which help desk duty directly supports this goal?
Monitoring daily system performance
Planning company holiday schedules
Posting ads on social media sites
Ordering snacks for the break room
What is the listed median salary for help desk specialists?
$87,660 annually
$67,660 annually
$47,660 annually
$27,660 annually
Which task is a core duty of a technical writer?
Design circuit boards for devices
Manage company financial accounting
Draft equipment operation manuals
Install and repair office computers
When organizing material, technical writers follow standards mainly to ensure what?
Maximum length and complexity
Legal compliance for patents
High-end graphics and animation
Order, clarity, conciseness, style
Which item would a technical writer most likely create for maintenance staff?
Software license agreements
Marketing slogans for products
Operation and maintenance instructions
Employee vacation schedules
Which activity helps technical writers track changes over time?
Conducting customer sales calls
Scheduling team-building events
Keeping records of work and revisions
Ordering new office equipment
If someone standardizes materials prepared by others, which role are they performing?
Supervising factory labor
Debugging software code
Auditing financial statements
Editing and modifying documents
Which field of study is most aligned with typical technical writer education?
Communications or journalism degrees
Mechanical engineering design
Business administration finance
Biology or environmental science
What level of degree is commonly required for technical writers?
Doctorate exclusively
High school diploma only
Associate’s trade certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
About how much is the median salary listed for technical writers?
Nearly $105,000 per year
Around $24,000 per year
Close to $8,500 per month
Approximately $64,610 per year
Which task is central to an application integrator’s role with network systems?
Sell computers to business customers
Examine, design, test and evaluate networks
Create artwork for user interfaces
Teach basic keyboarding to employees
What networking activities might an application integrator perform beyond building networks?
Scheduling company holidays
Modeling, analysis and planning tasks
Writing novels about technology
Maintaining office furniture
An application integrator is likely to study and suggest what for data communications?
Employee lunch menus
Network hardware and software
Travel routes for sales
Office paint colors
In some organizations, who might an application integrator oversee?
Graphic designers
Computer programmers
Reception staff
Finance auditors
Which statement best describes a preferred education path for an application integrator?
Two-week online bootcamp
High school diploma only
Master’s in ancient history
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Which related field is specifically mentioned as preferred for an application integrator’s degree?
Computer science
Civil engineering
Fine arts
Marine biology
What is the median salary noted for application integrators?
$137,100
$107,100
$87,100
$57,100
If asked to evaluate a company’s network system, what initial step matches the application integrator’s responsibilities?
Plan a vacation calendar for staff
Design logos for the website
Order office snacks for the team
Test network performance and analyze results
Which focus best matches the Information Support and Services pathway in IT?
Helping users with technology problems and services
Managing outdoor network cables in construction
Designing microchips for new computer hardware
Creating animated movies and digital art assets
Which training path is most typical for entry roles in Information Support and Services?
Only a four-year engineering degree
High school courses plus industry certificates
Medical school and clinical residency
No formal training, just personal interest
Working conditions for many Information Support and Services jobs usually include which setting?
Office or help desk with computer-based tasks
Outdoor fieldwork with heavy machinery
Underwater cable repair on diving teams
Farm operations with agricultural equipment
Why might average earnings vary among careers within this IT pathway?
Specialized skills and certification levels differ
All jobs pay the exact same wage
Earnings are set only by employee age
Salaries depend solely on office paint color
Which personal trait would most help someone succeed in user support roles?
Patience when solving user issues
Preference for silent solo work
Dislike for communicating with people
Avoiding documentation and procedures
