1. The computer systems design and related services industry is the 8th ____________ industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A. highest paying
B. largest
C. fastest growing
D. most important
2. Occupations in the IT industry make up _________ of the 50 top in-demand occupations according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projected data from 2006 to 2016.
A. five
B. seven
C. ten
D. nineteen
3. Which of the following IT occupations is one of the 50 top in-demand occupations according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projected data from 2006 to 2016?
A. Computer Systems Analyst
B. Documentation Specialists
C. Network Systems Technicians
D. Web Site Administrators
4. Of the seven IT occupations in the 50 top in-demand occupations, which occupation has the lowest average wage?
A. Computer and Information Systems Managers
B. Computer Systems Analysts
C. Computer Support Specialists
D. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
5. To receive a professional certificate, a person must __________________ to assure that an individual has the knowledge and skills to earn the certificate.
A. receive a college degree
B. pass a series of tests
C. pass a pretest
D. work for one year
6. Which of the following positions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, will have the highest projected job growth?
A. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
B. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
C. Computer Support Specialists
D. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
7. The computer systems design and related services industry has an annual growth rate of _______.
A. 1.5%
B. 3.3%
C. 3.7%
D. 5.5%
8. There are numerous certificate programs designed by all of the following companies EXCEPT:
A. Microsoft®
B. Dell™
C. Cisco™
D. CompTIA®
9. According to the Information Technology Association of America, ______ of all IT workers are in IT companies.
A. 92%
B. 8%
C. 87%
D. 13%
10. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which of the following IT careers would likely have the most job openings at any given time?
A. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
B. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
C. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
D. Computer and Information Systems Managers
11. All of the following are examples of a computer design and production career EXCEPT:
A. computer scientist
B. multimedia developer
C. programmer
D. network systems administrator
12. The job of a ____________ requires understanding of complex theories and the ability to apply those in developing new technology.
A. computer scientist
B. multimedia developer
C. programmer
D. network systems administrator
13. _____________ are commonly used to develop Web site interactivity, searches, and data mining.
A. Programmers
B. Multimedia developers
C. Web designers
D. Webmasters
14. The technical support specialist is an example of the ________________ category of IT careers.
A. end-user support
B. design
C. production
D. management
15. A common certification for computer training specialists is the _______________.
A. Microsoft® Certified Solution Developer
B. Macromedia® Certified Professional
C. Microsoft® Office Specialist
D. Certified Internet Webmaster
16. Which position requires the ability to solve technical problems, with a pay range of $27,000 to $48,000 per year?
A. Documentation and Online Help System Designer
B. Computer Sales Professional
C. Computer Training Specialist
D. Technical Support Specialist
17. A common certification for hardware technicians is the _______________.
A. Novell Certified Service Technician
B. CompTIA A+ Service Technician
C. Microsoft Service Specialist
D. Certified Repair and Service Provider
18. According to information from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the pay range for most programmers is _______________.
A. $49,000 to $85,000 per year
B. $30,000 to $54,000 per year
C. $55,000 to $125,000 per year
D. $58,000 to $94,000 per year
19. Multimedia developers are most likely to have which of the following certifications?
A. Microsoft® Certified Systems Administrator
B. Microsoft® Certified Solution Developer
C. Certified Lotus Professional-Collaborative Solutions Application Developer
D. Macromedia® Certified Professional
20. Most people in which of the following positions have earned advance college degrees in computer science?
A. Chief Information Officers
B. network systems administrators
C. computer scientists
D. Web site developers
21. Which of the following positions manages all network infrastructures for a business?
A. data communications manager
B. Chief Information Officer
C. network s
….And don’t have a BSc etc.?
I’ve registered with this rubbish college and I’ve discovered that this CIW (certified internet webmaster) course I’m doing is actually not teaching me anything about designing websites. It’s completely useless. So I’ve decided to teach myself from home.
Is it enough for potential clients to just have a portfolio?
