Question 1

Information technology (IT)degree programs focus on applying computers to business problems.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Transistors sparked a revolution in the entertainment industry by providing a small, power-efficient technology for portable radios.

Accepted Answer

Transistors replaced bulky and power-hungry vacuum tubes in radios, enabling the development of portable and affordable devices. This led to a significant growth in the entertainment industry, as people could now listen to music and news on-the-go.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A certification exam is designed to test and verify your knowledge level about a particular technology or subject. Passing a certification exam demonstrates that you have a certain level of proficiency in that field.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Many of the world's leading technology companies are located in the Silicon Valley, including Apple, Google, Intel, and Facebook. It has been a hub for innovation in the tech industry since the 1970s.

Question 5

The figure shown above is a manual calculator called an algorithm .

Accepted Answer

The figure cannot be determined from the given description. The code provided seems like a product code or serial number. Without seeing the actual figure or having more context, it is impossible to determine if it is a manual calculator called an algorithm or not.

Question 6

A manual calculator first appeared around 1200 in China.

Accepted Answer

A manual calculator, called an abacus, first appeared in China around 1200.

Question 7

Dell Computers pioneered Web-based direct sales to individual customers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Dell Computers revolutionized the computer industry in the 1990s by selling personalized computers directly to individual customers through their website, eliminating the need for physical retail stores and distribution channels.

Question 8

The first-generation computers used transistors for their main processing and memory technology.

Accepted Answer

The first-generation computers used vacuum tubes, not transistors, for their main processing and memory technology. Transistors were introduced in the second generation of computers.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Generally, third-tier vendors offer lower-priced computers than top-tier vendors due to differences in brand recognition, marketing, and economies of scale.

Question 10

In the IT industry, a master's or doctoral degree will not lead to an advanced position.

Accepted Answer

A master's or doctoral degree can lead to advanced positions in the IT industry, especially in research, academia, or specialized technical roles. However, actual job experience, skills, and expertise are typically more important for career advancement in this field.

Question 11

The Internet and telecommunications technologies have made telecommuting harder than in the past.

Accepted Answer

The Internet and telecommunications technologies have made telecommuting easier than in the past. They have eliminated many of the barriers that made telecommuting difficult or impractical, such as the need to be physically present in the office to access information or collaborate with colleagues.

Question 12

Today, high-end personal computers and servers have replaced minicomputers, and the term minicomputer has fallen into disuse.

Accepted Answer

With the advancements in technology, high-end personal computers and servers have become more powerful and cost-effective than minicomputers. As a result, the use of minicomputers has decreased, and the term has fallen into disuse.

Question 13

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)police the business practices of the IT industry.

Accepted Answer

The FCC primarily regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S., not the business practices of the IT industry as a whole.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A job search agent is typically an automated tool or software that searches databases and notifies users of job leads matching specified criteria, not a person.

Question 15

Herman Hollerith won the U.S. Census Bureau's competition to tabulate the 1890 census quickly.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine was used to process the 1890 census data and greatly reduced the time and cost of the process.

Question 16

The organizational structure of a company is called a hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A hierarchy refers to the arrangement of positions and levels of authority within a company. It typically includes a clear chain of command and reporting structure, with higher levels of management overseeing lower levels.

Question 17

The Hollerith Tabulating Machine (shown above)tallied the 1890 population count after only six weeks of processing.

Accepted Answer

The Hollerith Tabulating Machine was able to tally the 1890 population count after only six weeks of processing, making this statement true.

Question 18

A manual calculator implements algorithms by itself, without any help from you.

Accepted Answer

A manual calculator requires human intervention to input numbers, operations and interpret the results.

Question 19

The Tabulating Machine Company, incorporated in 1896, changed its name to IBM in 1924.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 20

Industry analysts often use market share as a gauge of a company's success.

Accepted Answer

Industry analysts commonly use market share as a measure of a company's financial and competitive performance. A higher market share may indicate a stronger competitive position in the market and potentially lead to increased profits.

Quiz 9: The Computer Industry and Careers