Question 1

A certification represents only a small commitment in time and money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a database certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests skills required to use SQL Server to design and install, manage, and maintain a database system?

Accepted Answer

A)  MCCP 
B)  MCITP 
C)  MCCS 
D)  MCIP 
A)  MCCP 
B)  MCITP 
C)  MCCS 
D)  MCIP

Question 3

Which of the following is an Internet certification sponsored by Prosoft Learning that tests knowledge of Web development, security, and administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  CWP 
B)  OCP 
C)  CCIE 
D)  CIW 
A)  CWP 
B)  OCP 
C)  CCIE 
D)  CIW

Question 4

Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 You have reached a plateau in your career and you have decided that it is time to pursue a certification so that you can move to a new level in your professional life. Which of the following is not a factor to consider in selecting a certification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk to people in the industry. 
B)  Read evaluations of certifications. 
C)  Look at job listings to see what certifications are sought. 
D)  Study salary projections juxtaposed with certifications to determine expected future income. 
A)  Talk to people in the industry. 
B)  Read evaluations of certifications. 
C)  Look at job listings to see what certifications are sought. 
D)  Study salary projections juxtaposed with certifications to determine expected future income.

Question 5

Self-study is the most expensive option to help professionals prepare for certification examinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of an operations department?

Accepted Answer

A)  directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology 
B)  analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems 
C)  evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization's data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system and servers 
D)  controls the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communications 
A)  directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology 
B)  analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems 
C)  evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization's data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system and servers 
D)  controls the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communications

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term describes the process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area?

Accepted Answer

A)  certification 
B)  authentication 
C)  graduation 
D)  examination 
A)  certification 
B)  authentication 
C)  graduation 
D)  examination

Question 8

To ensure coursework will transfer, students should ask an advisor if the trade school has a certification agreement with a college or university.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area does the CIW certification exam test proficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  digital forensics 
B)  database systems 
C)  security 
D)  Internet 
A)  digital forensics 
B)  database systems 
C)  security 
D)  Internet

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs, intranets, and Internet systems.

Accepted Answer

network ad

Question 11

Certification also offers many benefits to customers, employers, and industry. What are they?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Certification also offers many benefits to customers,...

Question 12

If someone is new to the computer field, it is best to start with a specific, higher-level certification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Approximately how large is the current IT workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.8 million workers 
B)  2.2 million workers 
C)  6.7 million workers 
D)  11.2 million workers 
A)  1.8 million workers 
B)  2.2 million workers 
C)  6.7 million workers 
D)  11.2 million workers

Question 14

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems.

Accepted Answer

System dev

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a typical user of Dice.com?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer science students 
B)  online gamers 
C)  job-seeking professionals 
D)  computer professionals seeking certification training 
A)  computer science students 
B)  online gamers 
C)  job-seeking professionals 
D)  computer professionals seeking certification training

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What job title describes someone who reviews programs and documentation to ensure they meet an organization's standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer technician 
B)  desktop compositor 
C)  help desk specialist 
D)  quality assurance specialist 
A)  computer technician 
B)  desktop compositor 
C)  help desk specialist 
D)  quality assurance specialist

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT At what company is Steve Ballmer the CEO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft 
B)  Apple 
C)  Yahoo! 
D)  Oracle 
A)  Microsoft 
B)  Apple 
C)  Yahoo! 
D)  Oracle

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of a system development and programming department?

Accepted Answer

A)  directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology 
B)  analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems 
C)  evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization's data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system and servers 
D)  controls the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communications 
A)  directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology 
B)  analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems 
C)  evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization's data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system and servers 
D)  controls the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communications

Question 19

Which of the following tests a user's skills of Microsoft Office programs and some versions of Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)  MCDST 
B)  MCAP 
C)  ACE 
D)  MOS-Core 
A)  MCDST 
B)  MCAP 
C)  ACE 
D)  MOS-Core

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area do the MOS certification exams test proficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple organization systems 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  multiplatform open source 
D)  Microsoft's operating systems 
A)  multiple organization systems 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  multiplatform open source 
D)  Microsoft's operating systems

A certification represents only a small commitment in time and money.

Which of the following is a database certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests skills required to use SQL Server to design and install, manage, and maintain a database system?

Which of the following is an Internet certification sponsored by Prosoft Learning that tests knowledge of Web development, security, and administration?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 You have reached a plateau in your career and you have decided that it is time to pursue a certification so that you can move to a new level in your professional life. Which of the following is not a factor to consider in selecting a certification?

Self-study is the most expensive option to help professionals prepare for certification examinations.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of an operations department?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term describes the process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area?

To ensure coursework will transfer, students should ask an advisor if the trade school has a certification agreement with a college or university.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area does the CIW certification exam test proficiency?

A(n) ____________________ installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs, intranets, and Internet systems.

Certification also offers many benefits to customers, employers, and industry. What are they?

If someone is new to the computer field, it is best to start with a specific, higher-level certification.

Approximately how large is the current IT workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a typical user of Dice.com?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What job title describes someone who reviews programs and documentation to ensure they meet an organization's standards?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT At what company is Steve Ballmer the CEO?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of a system development and programming department?

Which of the following tests a user's skills of Microsoft Office programs and some versions of Windows?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area do the MOS certification exams test proficiency?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

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Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

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Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

A certification represents only a small commitment in time and money.

Which of the following is a database certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests skills required to use SQL Server to design and install, manage, and maintain a database system?

Which of the following is an Internet certification sponsored by Prosoft Learning that tests knowledge of Web development, security, and administration?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 You have reached a plateau in your career and you have decided that it is time to pursue a certification so that you can move to a new level in your professional life. Which of the following is not a factor to consider in selecting a certification?

Self-study is the most expensive option to help professionals prepare for certification examinations.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of an operations department?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term describes the process of verifying the technical knowledge of an individual who has demonstrated competence in a particular area?

To ensure coursework will transfer, students should ask an advisor if the trade school has a certification agreement with a college or university.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area does the CIW certification exam test proficiency?

A(n) ____________________ installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs, intranets, and Internet systems.

Certification also offers many benefits to customers, employers, and industry. What are they?

If someone is new to the computer field, it is best to start with a specific, higher-level certification.

Approximately how large is the current IT workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

____________________, which is a main area of an IT department, analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains and improves existing systems.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a typical user of Dice.com?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What job title describes someone who reviews programs and documentation to ensure they meet an organization's standards?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT At what company is Steve Ballmer the CEO?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements describes the role of a system development and programming department?

Which of the following tests a user's skills of Microsoft Office programs and some versions of Windows?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In what area do the MOS certification exams test proficiency?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Filters