Exam 15: Computer Careers and Certification

People who may be interested in ____ include information security officers, law enforcement officials, military intelligence officers, network administrators, network specialists, and security administrators.

The ____ directs a company's information service and communications functions.

____ is a programming certification sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society that tests knowledge of software development process and tools.

Computer workshops and seminars usually last one or two months.

Few computer-related careers offer much opportunity, but usually they require no initial or continuing formal education.

____ is a security certification sponsored by International Information Systems Security Certification that tests in-depth knowledge of access control methods, information systems development, cryptography, operations security, physical security, and network and Internet security.

____________________ is an application software certification sponsored by IBM that tests knowledge of Lotus programs.

After two years of study in a CS program, students may receive an associate's degree or certificate.

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

Intranet certifications are easy and require no technical expertise in networking hardware or configuration before enrollment in a training program.

Today, more than 2,000 certifications are available.

____ is an Internet certification sponsored by Cisco that tests expert level knowledge in areas of internetwork communications, security, routing, and switching.

Figure 15-2 As shown in Figure 15-2, ____________________ programs emphasize the practical aspects of computing.

____________________ is an operating systems certification sponsored by Sun that tests knowledge of administering the Solaris operating system.

Employees in a(n) ____________________ are responsible for keeping all the computer operations and networks in business and government running smoothly.

Professional organizations that offer certifications, such as the ____, define standards designed to raise the competence level for the computer industry.

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

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 database certification sponsored by IBM that tests advanced skills of administration of the Informix database management system.

Few metropolitan areas have local computer user groups.