Lessons 1-5 Check Your Knowledge

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What is the purpose of conducting an ontological study as it pertains to a particular organization or business?

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In which of the following job roles is it most important that you be able to translate highly technical concepts into information that a non-technical audience can readily understand?

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Which IT job role best describes an individual who is responsible for evaluating Website statistics to determine the site's effectiveness?

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What is the main reason that some IT managers believe the future IT career model will be diamond-shaped, with few entry-level IT jobs available?

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Which file format should you use to create a résumé that you can enter into keyword-searchable résumé databases and paste into the body of e-mail messages?

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Johann uses instant messaging (IM) to frequently communicate with his team members, as well as with close friends. Recently, Johann was surprised that he started receiving spam during his IM sessions. Which statement would explain why Johann could receive spam during an IM session?

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Which term is used to describe Web 2.0 applications that have the ability to contextualize data (or give the data meaning) as they process it, by supplementing the content designed for humans with machine-readable information that enables computers to find, share and combine information on the Web without human intervention?

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Ken needs a catchy name for his new online business. He decides to launch a public contest through his social networking accounts to seek lots of creative ideas for his business name. Which term describes the use of the Internet in this manner?

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Ange works as an Administrative Assistant for a small business that uses the SaaS for sales orders and customer accounting (similar to Salesforce.com). Ange makes sure to save accurate records about current projects, and she performs regular backups of the business data stored on this cloud-based service. Why?

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Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/courses/iba.htm
Which part of this address represents the domain name?

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You work for your company's IT department diagnosing and servicing the employees' workstations. A user complains that since she has been conducting a lot of research online, performance is slowing. You increase the size of her browser cache. Why will performance slow if the browser cache is too small?

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Nancy is using a Web browser on her desktop computer to place some bids on a popular online auction site. She decides that she wants to browse to the CIW site without closing her browser. What is the most efficient way to do this?

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Ken has been asked to test a newly developed Website. Part of the test plan requires him to verify that all links within the site work properly. In addition to verifying that clicking a link navigates to the appropriate Webpage, what else will he observe?

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In reference to the elements of a Web browser, what is a sandbox?

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You use a proprietary Windows-based program to create designs and layouts for your freelance greeting card business. You want to share samples of your work on your Website for potential new customers to review. You convert the file format of your designs so that customers can view accurate renderings of them, regardless of the local operating system, settings or browser each individual uses to view your site. Which file format should you use?

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The Flash Player allows browsers to play Flash movies, which are animations created using vector graphics. What are vector graphics?

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What is the main advantage of using vector graphics instead of raster graphics to create animations?

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Samson needs to review several promotional product videos from his company's marketing department immediately, before a meeting to discuss revisions. Samson tries to view the videos on his computer using his Windows Media Player, but they will not play. The video files are in RealMedia format. What should Samson do in order to view these videos?

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You have registered for an e-learning course and are ready to begin. However, when you access the e-learning course page as directed, you find that you cannot log in because the authentication window will not launch. The most likely cause of this problem is that:

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You want to be able to quickly view news headlines without the need to open your Web browser and visit any news Websites. How can you accomplish your goal?

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What is the most important consideration in data modeling?

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As a member of a busy IT department, you often work with end users and management personnel, many of whom have only a basic knowledge of computers and computer networks. Which of the following skills is an important part of your job, but is often under-emphasized?

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Which process helps you to obtain current information about available, relevant jobs in your area most quickly?

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You are almost finished updating a Website. As part of the update, you have converted all pages from HTML 4.0 to HTML5. The project is currently on schedule. However, your project manager has been asked by the accounting team manager to justify a day of time spent validating the site's HTML5 pages. The accounting team manager does not have technical knowledge of the Internet or the Web. Which is the most appropriate explanation to provide to the accounting team manager?

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The IT team is updating the company firewall application. The project includes creating a duplicate firewall for testing. The testing process took one day. A code review to verify that the update was safe also took one day. Once testing was complete the live firewall was updated and functioning within two hours. The IT manager has been asked to justify the cost of creating a duplicate firewall and the time to test it. Which is the most appropriate explanation?

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You need to send a message to your manager providing all the details of a business proposal as quickly as possible. The idea you have discussed with her is critical to the business. The project is considered urgent and confidential. What would be the most appropriate way you could use an SMS (text) message in relation to this proposal?

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A Web page that integrates content and scripts from multiple Websites to create new applications is known as a:

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You have an account on Flickr (www.flickr.com) and have categorized your photos by adding tags to them. Users can now browse Flickr and gain access to your photos as long as the tags for which they search match the tags you have applied. What have you created?

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Juan is preparing to give a presentation to his company's managers about the cloud computing services that his department is planning to implement. He considers the possible objections that his managers might have to use cloud services for the company. What disadvantage of cloud services should he be ready to discuss?

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Tim is listening to music from an online music provider (such as Pandora). He creates a list of his music preferences, and the music service uses his list to suggest additional songs that Tim might like. This music service is an example of a cloud-computing application that uses collaborative filtering technology. What is the name of this type of technology?

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Kim is using the YouTube graphics-editing application that she accesses via the Internet through her browser. Kim does not own the application, nor can she download it. She is able to use the application any time she needs to edit graphics. Although she does not have to pay for the access, she does notice advertisements, which appear on the sidebar of the application's interface. The application Kim is using may be classified as which of the following?

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Your mom sent you a message with a link to a college information page that you find very useful. You want to be able to find this same page in the future from your desktop computer, or from your mobile device when you are not at your desk. Which is the best way to do this?

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Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/Certifications/Foundations/iba.htm
Which term best describes this address type?

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Which type of URL is an abbreviated path to a resource using the current page as a starting position?

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What are raster graphics?

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Harley works in the sales department at his company. He feels that the company's marketing team is not doing a good job, so without direction or permission, he starts his own social networking page to help. His page has a name similar to the company's. He posts company logos on it and uses text copied from the company Website. He posts news and sends tweets to customers and others interested in the company. When the company learns of this, what action is it most likely to take?

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Stephen is creating video tutorials to sell his company's products. The target audience will consist of company employees using primarily new computers with the Windows operating systems and Internet Explorer 9. Stephen is debating whether to publish the videos using the MP4 or the OGG video format. Both formats are compatible with the HTML5 video element, which he is using in his tutorials. Which of the following would be a reason for Stephen to choose one format over the over?

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You want to give your Website users the ability to view high-quality video. Connection speed is not an issue. Which file format could you use?

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Which statement about compressing JPEG files is true?

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Lessons 1-5 Check Your Knowledge

What is the purpose of conducting an ontological study as it pertains to a particular organization or business?

In which of the following job roles is it most important that you be able to translate highly technical concepts into information that a non-technical audience can readily understand?

Which IT job role best describes an individual who is responsible for evaluating Website statistics to determine the site's effectiveness?

What is the main reason that some IT managers believe the future IT career model will be diamond-shaped, with few entry-level IT jobs available?

Which file format should you use to create a résumé that you can enter into keyword-searchable résumé databases and paste into the body of e-mail messages?

Johann uses instant messaging (IM) to frequently communicate with his team members, as well as with close friends. Recently, Johann was surprised that he started receiving spam during his IM sessions. Which statement would explain why Johann could receive spam during an IM session?

Ken needs a catchy name for his new online business. He decides to launch a public contest through his social networking accounts to seek lots of creative ideas for his business name. Which term describes the use of the Internet in this manner?

Consider the following address:http://www.CIWcertified.com/courses/iba.htmWhich part of this address represents the domain name?

Nancy is using a Web browser on her desktop computer to place some bids on a popular online auction site. She decides that she wants to browse to the CIW site without closing her browser. What is the most efficient way to do this?

Ken has been asked to test a newly developed Website. Part of the test plan requires him to verify that all links within the site work properly. In addition to verifying that clicking a link navigates to the appropriate Webpage, what else will he observe?

In reference to the elements of a Web browser, what is a sandbox?

The Flash Player allows browsers to play Flash movies, which are animations created using vector graphics. What are vector graphics?

What is the main advantage of using vector graphics instead of raster graphics to create animations?

You have registered for an e-learning course and are ready to begin. However, when you access the e-learning course page as directed, you find that you cannot log in because the authentication window will not launch. The most likely cause of this problem is that:

You want to be able to quickly view news headlines without the need to open your Web browser and visit any news Websites. How can you accomplish your goal?

What is the most important consideration in data modeling?

As a member of a busy IT department, you often work with end users and management personnel, many of whom have only a basic knowledge of computers and computer networks. Which of the following skills is an important part of your job, but is often under-emphasized?

Which process helps you to obtain current information about available, relevant jobs in your area most quickly?

A Web page that integrates content and scripts from multiple Websites to create new applications is known as a:

You have an account on Flickr (www.flickr.com) and have categorized your photos by adding tags to them. Users can now browse Flickr and gain access to your photos as long as the tags for which they search match the tags you have applied. What have you created?

Your mom sent you a message with a link to a college information page that you find very useful. You want to be able to find this same page in the future from your desktop computer, or from your mobile device when you are not at your desk. Which is the best way to do this?

Consider the following address:http://www.CIWcertified.com/Certifications/Foundations/iba.htmWhich term best describes this address type?

Which type of URL is an abbreviated path to a resource using the current page as a starting position?

What are raster graphics?

You want to give your Website users the ability to view high-quality video. Connection speed is not an issue. Which file format could you use?

Which statement about compressing JPEG files is true?

How does a proxy server protect a corporate network from potential hackers?

What is the purpose of conducting an ontological study as it pertains to a particular organization or business?

In which of the following job roles is it most important that you be able to translate highly technical concepts into information that a non-technical audience can readily understand?

Which IT job role best describes an individual who is responsible for evaluating Website statistics to determine the site's effectiveness?

What is the main reason that some IT managers believe the future IT career model will be diamond-shaped, with few entry-level IT jobs available?

Which file format should you use to create a résumé that you can enter into keyword-searchable résumé databases and paste into the body of e-mail messages?

Johann uses instant messaging (IM) to frequently communicate with his team members, as well as with close friends. Recently, Johann was surprised that he started receiving spam during his IM sessions. Which statement would explain why Johann could receive spam during an IM session?

Ken needs a catchy name for his new online business. He decides to launch a public contest through his social networking accounts to seek lots of creative ideas for his business name. Which term describes the use of the Internet in this manner?

Consider the following address:http://www.CIWcertified.com/courses/iba.htmWhich part of this address represents the domain name?

Nancy is using a Web browser on her desktop computer to place some bids on a popular online auction site. She decides that she wants to browse to the CIW site without closing her browser. What is the most efficient way to do this?

Ken has been asked to test a newly developed Website. Part of the test plan requires him to verify that all links within the site work properly. In addition to verifying that clicking a link navigates to the appropriate Webpage, what else will he observe?

In reference to the elements of a Web browser, what is a sandbox?

The Flash Player allows browsers to play Flash movies, which are animations created using vector graphics. What are vector graphics?

What is the main advantage of using vector graphics instead of raster graphics to create animations?

You have registered for an e-learning course and are ready to begin. However, when you access the e-learning course page as directed, you find that you cannot log in because the authentication window will not launch. The most likely cause of this problem is that:

You want to be able to quickly view news headlines without the need to open your Web browser and visit any news Websites. How can you accomplish your goal?

What is the most important consideration in data modeling?

As a member of a busy IT department, you often work with end users and management personnel, many of whom have only a basic knowledge of computers and computer networks. Which of the following skills is an important part of your job, but is often under-emphasized?

Which process helps you to obtain current information about available, relevant jobs in your area most quickly?

A Web page that integrates content and scripts from multiple Websites to create new applications is known as a:

You have an account on Flickr (www.flickr.com) and have categorized your photos by adding tags to them. Users can now browse Flickr and gain access to your photos as long as the tags for which they search match the tags you have applied. What have you created?

Your mom sent you a message with a link to a college information page that you find very useful. You want to be able to find this same page in the future from your desktop computer, or from your mobile device when you are not at your desk. Which is the best way to do this?

Consider the following address:http://www.CIWcertified.com/Certifications/Foundations/iba.htmWhich term best describes this address type?

Which type of URL is an abbreviated path to a resource using the current page as a starting position?

What are raster graphics?

You want to give your Website users the ability to view high-quality video. Connection speed is not an issue. Which file format could you use?

Which statement about compressing JPEG files is true?

How does a proxy server protect a corporate network from potential hackers?

Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/courses/iba.htm
Which part of this address represents the domain name?

Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/Certifications/Foundations/iba.htm
Which term best describes this address type?

Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/courses/iba.htm
Which part of this address represents the domain name?

Consider the following address:
http://www.CIWcertified.com/Certifications/Foundations/iba.htm
Which term best describes this address type?