Exploring Careers: Information Technology Assessment

Directions:

Answer the following questions.

1. Systems integration refers to which of the following?

          A. Solving technical problems for businesses

    B. Linking together different computers allowing them to work together

          C. Creating new computing devices

          D. Managing a website

2. Hardware refers to the intangible programs on computing devices which enable users to do things like write papers, browse the internet, download music and play games.

A. True

B. False

3. What is the name of the device shown below?

A. Telegraph

B. Abacus

C. Radio

D. Childrens toy

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the four ages that drove the advancement of information technology?

A. Mechanical

B. Foundational

C. Electromechanical

D. Electronic

5. Which of the following is NOT a pathway in the Information Technology Career Cluster?

          A. Programming and Software Development

          B. Information and Support Services

          C. Network Systems

          D. Telecommunications

6. Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below.

Professionals working in the Information Support and Services Pathway help organizations select the accurate __________ technology for their needs. They may install IT systems, help individuals __________ IT problems and obtain the necessary __________.             

hardware

information

troubleshoot

7. Which of the following is NOT a career in the Information Support and Services Pathway?

          A. Database administrators

          B. Software developers

          C. Website engineers

          D. Technical writers and editors

8. Match the pathway with their role.

Description	Term
Design and produce interactive multimedia products and services
Help organizations select the accurate information technology for their needs
Plan and implement the sharing of information
Design, develop, implement and maintain computer systems and programs

Information Support & Services

Network Systems

Programming & Software Development

Web & Digital Communications

9. Which of the following is NOT a possible duty for a professional working in the Web and Digital Communications Pathway?

          A. Creating computer software

          B. Designing graphics and animation

          C. Implementing security measures

          D. Designing websites

10. Which pathway includes the duty of creating and maintaining the infrastructure in a business which enables employees to view documents in real-time?

          A. Programming & Software Development

          B. Web & Digital Communications

          C. Information Support & Services

          D. Network Systems

11. Place the following events in the correct order.

___   Styluses were used to scratch marks on wet clay as an early form of writing

___   Communication only done through spoken words and pictures

___   Paper made of papyrus and quills dipped in ink were developed

___   Early alphabets were created

12. Telecommunications technicians fall under which pathway?

          A. Information Support & Services

          B. Programming & Software Development

          C. Network Systems

          D. Web & Digital Communications

 13. Media refers to the graphics, text, video, sound and animation used to deliver a message.

A. True

B. False

14. Who invented the telephone?

          A. Samuel Morse

          B. Alexander Graham Bell

          C. Alessandro Volta

          D. Thomas Jefferson

15. Which of the following is an individual who is self-employed and works directly for companies on a contract basis?

          A. Associate

          B. Intern

          C. Freelancer

          D. Manager

16. Which of the following is NOT a career in the Programming and Software Development Pathway?

          A. Computer programmer

          B. Graphics programmer

          C. Operating systems engineer

          D. PC support specialists

17. Information technology, or IT, jobs can be found in almost every industry, from construction to medicine.

A. True

B. False

18. Using the word bank, categorize the following career into its related pathway.

Information Support & Services

Network Systems

Programming & Software Development

Web & Digital Communications

· 3D animators · Communications analysts · Computer game designers · Computer systems analyst

· Database administrators · Graphic artists · Multimedia producers

· Network technicians · Technical editors · Telecommunications technicians · Video game designers

19. Common duties of a Web and Digital Communications Professional are building and fixing hardware.

A. True

B. False

20. Which of the following is an important requirement for all web designers?

          A. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree

          B. Knowing basic web programming languages

          C. Knowing the history of web design

          D. Understanding the global IT market