Information Technology Fundamentals
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Course Introduction
Information Technology Fundamentals introduces students to the essential concepts and components of modern computing systems and digital technologies. The course covers the basics of computer hardware, software, operating systems, networking, databases, internet technologies, cybersecurity, and data management. Students will explore foundational principles of algorithmic thinking, system architecture, and the role of IT in both personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding how information systems operate, their applications in various industries, and best practices for using technology responsibly and securely. This course lays the groundwork for further study and careers in information technology and related fields.
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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2014 Comprehensive 17th Edition by June Jamrich Parsons
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Chapter 1: Computers and Digital Basics
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Q1) A(n)____ converts all the statements in a program in a single batch;the resulting collection of instructions is placed in a new file.
A) compiler
B) interpreter
C) converter
D) instruction
Answer: A
Q2) An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.
A) the CPU
B) memory
C) storage
D) a file
Answer: B
Q3) A problem a hacker can cause after breaking into your computer might be ____.
A) applying for credit in your name
B) sending embarrassing e-mails
C) applying for a mortgage using your data
D) all of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Computer Hardware
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Q1) Which is the highest resolution?
A) SXGA
B) VGA
C) WQXGA
D) SVGA
Answer: C
Q2) High-capacity DVD technology that uses a blue-violet colored laser
A)BSoD
B)Blu-ray
C)expansion slot
D)ROM
E)FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Software
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Q1) Web applications are ____.
A) installed locally and run on the Web
B) accessed and run on the Web
C) installed on the Web and run locally
D) all of the above
Answer: B
Q2) The type of system software designed to help you monitor and configure settings for your computer system equipment is ____ software.
A) settings set
B) execution
C) utility
D) config
Answer: C
Q3) A page layout includes ____.
A) headers and footers
B) page numbers
C) margins
D) all of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
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Q1) A ____ displays the options associated with a command.
A) submenu
B) dialog box
C) menu selection
D) all of the above
Q2) A file <u>type</u> is an optional file identifier that is separated from the main file name by a period._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the accompanying figure,Marley One Love is an example of a ____.
A) primary folder
B) secondary folder
C) file name
D) file extension
Q4) The strengths of Mac OS do NOT include ____.
A) its use of resource forks
B) reliability
C) security
D) all of the above
Q5) A list of files contained on a storage disk is called a(n)____________________.
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Chapter 5: Local Area Networks
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Q1) MAC addresses are used for some low-level network functions and can also be employed to establish network security.
A)True
B)False
Q2) To access your router's configuration utility,open a browser and enter the router ____.
A) encryption key
B) serial number
C) address
D) password
Q3) As part of your research,you find that the longer the key,the longer it will take a devious competitor to crack the code.You also find that most encryption today uses a ____ key,and so you decide to use an encryption key of that size.
A) 56-bit
B) 64-bit
C) 128-bit
D) 256-bit
Q4) A(n)____________________ is any device that contains network circuitry to directly connect to a network.
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Chapter 6: The Internet
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Q1) ____ is a valid top-level domain.
A) ca
B) can
C) gog
D) aol
Q2) ____ service offered slightly faster service than dial-up but has today been replaced by DSL.
A) ISDN
B) WiMAX
C) Cable Internet
D) Satellite Internet
Q3) All IP addresses are dynamic.
A)True
B)False
Q4) <u>MiFi</u> is a brand name for a compact,mobile,wireless router offered by Novatel Wireless._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q5) A DSL ____________________ prevents voiceband signals from interfering with DSL signals.
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Chapter 7: The Web and E-mail
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Q1) ____ checks a Web server's security certificate to determine if the site is legitimate.
A) XML
B) TLS
C) HTTPS
D) P2P
Q2) Server-side scripts can be written using any of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) Perl
B) C#
C) Java
D) Ada
Q3) A Web ____,automated to methodically visit Web sites,can be programmed to perform various activities as it visits those sites.
A) converter
B) crawler
C) archive
D) glossary
Q4) Online auctions are examples of <uj>B2G</u> e-commerce._________________________
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Digital Media
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Q1) A vector graphic can quite easily be converted into a bitmap graphic through a process called ____.
A) resolution
B) dithering
C) rasterizing
D) tracing
Q2) A MIDI-capable sound card contains a(n)____________________,which is a set of pre-recorded musical instrument sounds.
Q3) One clue that an image might be a ____ graphic is a flat,cartoon-like quality.
A) bitmap
B) raster
C) vector
D) pixelated
Q4) Individual objects in a vector graphic,like the one in the accompanying figure,cannot be easily stretched,shrunk,colored,moved,and deleted.
A)True
B)False
Q5) ____________________ is the industry-standard container format for standalone DVD players.
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Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History,Careers,and Ethics
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Q1) Factors affecting the success of the IT industry include: ____.
A) population growth & business globalization
B) declining population & business globalization
C) population growth & interest rate declines
D) Internet declines & business globalization
Q2) The Difference Engine was a calculator that operated using <u>steam power</u>._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q3) Relocating business processes,such as development and production,to lower-cost locations is called <u>privatizing</u>._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q4) You tell Jimmy that the elements of an effective resume include ____.
A) it should be easy to read
B) it should contain as much multimedia as possible
C) you should be sure and make the resume flash to get attention
D) all of the above
Q5) The first electronic spreadsheet was ____________________.
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Chapter 10: Information Systems Analysis and Design
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Q1) The items in the accompanying figure are symbols from a(n)____________________.
Q2) A batch system uses a commit or rollback strategy to ensure each transaction is processed correctly.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n)____________________ is a place where software testing can occur without disrupting the organization's regular information system.
Q4) An information system progresses through several phases as it is developed,used,and finally retired;these phases encompass the <u>HPC</u>._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q5) A ____ is a numerical representation of a realistic situation,such as a cash-flow model of a business that shows how income adds to cash accounts and expenses deplete those accounts.
A) decision master
B) decision matrix
C) decision model
D) decision index
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Chapter 11: Databases
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Q1) In the accompanying figure,the relationship shown in the top row is a one-to-many relationship.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ____ data type would be the right choice for a field designed to hold an MP3 file.
A) music
B) computed field
C) logical
D) BLOB
Q3) Database ____ provides users with an easy-to-use interface for entering search specifications,new records,data updates,and so on.
A) query software
B) server software
C) client software
D) distribution software
Q4) In a flat file,each row in the table is a(n) <u>field</u>_________________________
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Computer Programming
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Q1) A single high-level command does the work of multiple low-level commands.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A ____ language uses command words and grammar based on human language.
A) high-level
B) low-level
C) machine
D) modular programming
Q3) You can express an algorithm as <u>pseudocode</u>._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q4) In the accompanying figure,B represents ____.
A) start or end
B) input or output
C) calculation
D) connector
Q5) A sequence greeting changes the order in which instructions are carried out by directing the computer to execute an instruction elsewhere in the program.
A)True
B)False
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