Question 1

The use of components or labor from outside suppliers is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of components or labor from...

Question 2

Publicizing information about new product features takes place in the hardware product life cycle phase known as product ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Publicizing information about new product features takes...

Question 3

Products that are announced but never produced are referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Products that are announced but never produced...

Question 4

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A person who analyzes a company's data to determine the most effective way to collect and store it

Accepted Answer

A database administrator is responsible for analyzing a company's data and determining the most effective way to collect and store it.

Answer: J
 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is a certification for professionals who design, implement, and maintain a company's security measures.

Answer: G
 DB2 is a popular relational database management system used by many companies and organizations.

Answer: L
 A software publisher is a company that develops and distributes software applications to end-users.

Note: The other choices listed are not directly related to the phrase or definition given.

Question 5

In the hardware product life cycle,the ____________________ stage involves the addition of a new product to a vendor's product line and its prominent featuring in advertisements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the hardware product life cycle,the ____________________...

Question 6

The term that is used to refer to any energy that is emitted in the form of waves or particles is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that is used to refer...

Question 7

Any person whose primary occupation involves the design,configuration,analysis,development,modification,testing,or security of computer hardware or software is a computer ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any person whose primary occupation involves the...

Question 8

The sharp rise in the stock value of the dot-com industry is called the dot-com ____________________.

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The answer of The sharp rise in the stock value...

Question 9

A(n)____________________ tool is a software program that performs broad-based Web searches,such as searching more than one job database at a time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ tool is a software program that...

Question 10

The study of safe and efficient working environments is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of safe and efficient working...

Question 11

An objective test that verifies one's level of knowledge about a particular technology or subject is a(n)____________________ exam.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An objective test that verifies one's level...

Question 12

One of the first Internet-based companies,founded in 1995 to "use the Internet to transform book buying into the fastest,easiest,and most enjoyable shopping experience possible," was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the first Internet-based companies,founded in...

Question 13

A term that refers to on-the-job choices and actions that reflect a person's values is professional ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A term that refers to on-the-job choices...

Question 14

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A repetitive stress injury

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury that affects the hands and wrists.

Answer: J 
 CISSP is a certification for security specialists.

Answer: C 
 A database administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining a company's database systems.

Answer: D 
 The AutoCAD Certified User exam is a certification for individuals who use AutoCAD software.

Answer: A 
 A security specialist is responsible for maintaining the security of a company's computer systems and networks.

(Note: Some other choices could also be correct depending on how the phrases or definitions are interpreted.)

Question 15

Computer hardware and software are sold through outlets called marketing ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer hardware and software are sold through...

Question 16

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A person who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats

Accepted Answer

A security specialist is someone who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats.

Answer: J
 The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is specifically for professionals who work in the field of IT security.

Answer: K
 Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can result from repetitive strain on the hands and wrists, often caused by typing on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

Question 17

The first electronic spreadsheet was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first electronic spreadsheet was ____________________....

Question 18

Workers using technology to work from home or an off-site location are ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Workers using technology to work from home...

Question 19

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Creates,tests,posts,and modifies Web pages

Accepted Answer

A Web site designer creates, tests, posts, and modifies Web pages.

Note: None of the other choices match the given phrase or definition.

Question 20

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A person who plans,installs,and maintains one or more local area networks

Accepted Answer

A person who plans, installs, and maintains one or more local area networks is a network specialist.

Note: None of the other options listed match this definition.

Quiz 9: The Computer Industry: History,Careers,and Ethics