Exam 9: The Computer Industry and Careers

Computer historians believe that the ____ design uses many of the concepts that define the modern computer.

Most information systems (IS)departments are headed by a ____.

The Analytical Engine, shown in the picture above, was developed in the early 1800s by an English mathematician named ____.

____ degree programs focus on the computer equipment and software that businesses and organizations use. Graduates often work as help desk technicians.

Computers from third-tier vendors are generally more expensive than those offered by top-tier vendors.

Your friend, Joseph, has a word processing program installed on his computer. He uses the program often. He likes the version he has and is hesitant to upgrade to the newer version on the market. He asks for your opinion. What advice would you give to Joseph?

A certification exam verifies your knowledge level about a particular technology or subject.

In 1999, the U.S. Congress defined a(n)____________________ as any person whose primary occupation involves the design, configuration, analysis, development, modification, testing, or security of computer hardware or software.

The first phase of testing for a new product, called ____________________ testing, is usually carried out by the software publisher's in-house testing team.

Certification falls into two broad categories: certificates of completion and certification ____________________.

Certification exams are offered in the ____ area.

The Silicon Valley is the birthplace of integrated circuits, microprocessors, and personal computers.

Behind every calculation is a(n)____, a step-by-step process by which numbers are manipulated.

List and explain the five phases in the life cycle of a computer.

A ____ designs and tests new hardware products, such as computer chips, circuit boards, computers, and peripheral devices.

____ focuses on computer hardware and peripheral device design; with this degree, you might work at a chip manufacturer such as Intel or IBM.

____ workers are usually hired as consultants and are not official employees of a company.

The figure shown above is an online job bank which maintains a database of thousands of job openings posted by employers.

A job search agent is a person who searches databases and notifies you when he\she finds any leads that match your specified criteria.

A ____ helps fabricate computer chips, circuit boards, system units, or peripheral devices.