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What is the best way for IT professionals to keep employees’ wireless devices secure?

A
encourage use of WPA by updating to compatible equipment
B
encourage use of WEP by providing necessary devices
C
encourage secure passwords by issuing the same password to all employees
D
encourage use of encryption by offering training to employees
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What is the difference between mode and mean?

A
Mode and mean are the same.
B
Mode is the sum of values in a data set and mean is the middle value in the data set.
C
Mode is the data set’s average and mean is the value that occurs most often in a data set.
D
Mode is the value that occurs most often in a data set and mean is the data set’s average.
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For a Windows laptop, what is the best way to save power when the computer will not be used for an extended period?

A
sleep the system
B
turn it off by the power button
C
use battery power
D
hibernate the system
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One of the most common uses of spreadsheet programs are

A
communicating with others.
B
editing images and photos.
C
tracking and manipulating data.
D
creating meeting agenda notes.
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Which devices typically generate computer output?

A
monitor, printer, speaker, projector, keyboard
B
mouse, printer, speaker, projector, Braille embosser
C
monitor, webcam, speaker, projector, 3D printer
D
monitor, printer, speaker, projector, Braille embosser
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IT professionals have strict legal and ethical standards because of

A
the credentials they hold to perform their job.
B
the oath they took when they began their career.
C
the pressure put on them to behave a certain way.
D
the strategic role they play in an organization.
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When considering the best technology for its particular use, what should a business consider?

A
that bigger is always better
B
that connectivity is key because of wide Internet use
C
the amount of education their employees will have
D
the various factors that will affect the business
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The miniaturization of which of the following inventions allowed integrated circuits to get smaller, leading to the creation of the microprocessor?.

A
microchip
B
electronic circuit
C
vacuum tube
D
transistor
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How does a graphics card help the computer’s main CPU?

A
It provides the wiring that connects the CPU to a monitor.
B
It converts analog images into digital signals the CPU can use.
C
It connects the CPU of one computer to a group of other computers.
D
It takes some load off the CPU, allowing it to work faster.
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.A graphic design firm hired a new designer and needs a new computer for her; the new employee will be designing high-resolution images and some videos. Which of the following best describes the graphic designer’s needs?

A
the newest graphics card, an all-in-one machine, and new speakers
B
the newest software, a fast hard drive, and a large monitor
C
the newest CPU, as much RAM as will fit, and new speakers
D
the newest graphics cards, a fast processor, and a large monitor
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When Jen is planning to upgrade to a monitor with a better resolution, what should she be looking for in the new monitor?

A
machine cycles / second
B
terabytes
C
pixels / square inch
D
gigahertz
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Who first demonstrated the computer mouse?

A
Microsoft
B
Alan Turing
C
Douglas Engelbart
D
Apple, Inc.
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Which is the best description of the laws governing IT professionals?

A
Most IT professionals have legal expertise and stay abreast of workplace laws.
B
There are not any laws that impact the work and responsibilities of IT professionals and their workplace.
C
IT professionals will find that all situations that are ethical also abide by the law .
D
Most laws are directed at the information, data, or intellectual property rather than the IT professional.
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Which hardware device is it most important for an experienced computer professional to install?

A
RAM
B
mp3 player
C
external hard drive
D
mouse

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