Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT BMC, IBM, Intuit, McAfee, Novell, and Red Hat are all companies in which market segment?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about trends in the computer industry?

An IT department provides career opportunities for people with a variety of skills and talents. Usually, these jobs are divided into six main areas. Briefly list and define those areas.

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that IT will be one of the slowest growing industries for the next several years.

Entry-level jobs for graduating ____________________ students, given the credentials listed in the accompanying figure, include software engineer, network security specialist, computer hardware designer, new hardware tester, and IT consultant.

Which of the following is a job title in the operations area of an IT department?

Certification training options are available to suit every learning style.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of certification are the MCITP, RHCE, and SCSA exams?

Which of the following, of which one example is shown in the accompanying figure, must have a general understanding of computers and a specific knowledge of the product they are selling?

One disadvantage of attending a trade school is time; it often takes longer to complete trade school programs than it does a college degree.

People who may be interested in ____________________ certification include cable installation technicians, computer repair technicians, corporate trainers, help desk specialists, IT consultants, and system engineers and administrators.

Most professionals have the experience and skill set to take a certification exam without preparation.

Which of the following is NOT another term for a trade school?

When choosing a certification, computer users should not do which of the following?

Salespeople often are paid based on the amount of product that they sell.

In the fast-paced world of technology, job titles are standardized.

IT certification can do all of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

Some certification tests use a technique known as CAT, where the tests analyze a person's responses while taking the test.

Online certification study programs cost approximately double the price of traditional instructor-led programs.