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MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who plans,installs,and maintains one or more local area networks

A) security specialist
B) A+ certification
C) database administrator
D) AutoCAD Certified User exam
E) metasearch tool
F) network specialist
G) DB2
H) Web designer
I) non-compete
J) CISSP
K) carpal tunnel syndrome
L) software publisher

M) B) and C)
N) F) and G)

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Careers in computer ____ focus on the design of computer hardware.

A) engineering
B) science
C) design
D) construction

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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John is considering getting a college degree in the IT field. He is confused about which degree he needs. Connie said she would help him by offering some guidance. -John is interested in advancement opportunities when he graduates.Connie should advise him that it would be best to get at least a(n) ____ degree.

In IT,job titles are standardized.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Creates computer software including applications,operating systems,and programming languages

The first electronic computer to use vacuum tubes instead of switches was the ____.

The first mass-produced mechanical calculator was the ____.

Careers in computer ____ focus on computer architecture and programming computers to make them work effectively and efficiently.

To get maximum exposure for your resume in an online job database,you should focus on ____.

-Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition whose effects are made worse by keyboard use.The accompanying figure represents a hand.Box B indicates the ____.

A(n)____________________ tool is a software program that performs broad-based Web searches,such as searching more than one job database at a time.

Computers characterized by their use of vacuum tubes are considered ____-generation.

Factors affecting the success of the IT industry include: ____.

Computer hardware and software are sold through outlets called marketing ____________________.

Confidentiality is the obligation not to disclose willingly any information that should be kept private._________________________

The first IBM PCs used ____ as an operating system.

____________________ languages,such as COBOL and Fortran,were available for use on second-generation computers and remain in use today.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A person who analyzes a computer's vulnerabilities and threats

The study of safe and efficient working environments is ____________________.

A(n)LCD generates x-rays which are considered harmful._________________________