Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

____ is an operating systems certification that tests basic knowledge of setting up and managing a Linux operating system.

A(n) ____________________ ensures that if a student transfers to a four-year college or university, he or she will receive credit for most of the courses taken at the community college level.

____ is a computer forensics certification sponsored by International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists that tests basic knowledge of forensics ethics, imaging, examination, collection, and reporting.

More experienced corporate computer sales representatives can be among an organization's most highly paid employees.

____ is an operating systems certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests technical expertise in one of several areas including managing and troubleshooting Windows operating systems.

When choosing a certification, computer users should do all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Web developer, which is a job title in the system development and programming area of an IT department, analyzes, designs, implements, and supports Web applications and works with all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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

The ____________________ field provides preventive maintenance, component installation, and repair services to customers.

As shown in the accompanying figure, ____________________ programs stress the theoretical side of programming.

Computing professionals typically obtain a certification by ____.

Computer professionals with common interests and a desire to extend their proficiency have formed computer-related professional organizations to share their knowledge.

Both ACM and AITP offer ____ that bring together members with shared interests, needs, knowledge, and experience.

Staying aware of new products and services in the computer industry is an easy task because technology changes so slowly.

____ is a programming certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests knowledge of developing Web or Windows-based applications using programs in the Visual Studio 2005 suite and the .NET framework.

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

IBM is one of the smaller computer companies with fewer than 3,150 employees and annual sales of less than $8.1 million.

Computer conferences, conventions, and trade shows often last for a week.

____ is an Internet certification sponsored by the International Webmasters Association that tests advanced knowledge in the areas of Web site design and development, and server administration and security.

____, which is a job title in the management area of an IT department, oversees all assigned projects, allocates resources, selects teams, and conducts performance appraisals.