ITF+ Practice

What do we call a computer that is designed to provide services to client computers and is built using more robust, powerful components?

• Server
• Desktop
• Workstation
• Tablet

The basic (and smallest) unit of computer information is the bit (binary digit). Memory and file sizes are commonly measured in multiples of bits. What is the first multiple of a bit called?

• Kbps
• Kilobyte
• Byte
• Decimal

Pat has purchased a new piece of design software. After installing the software, she realizes that it's not performing as expected. After an internet search, she finds out that her video card's graphics microchip needs to be updated. What is the software embedded in a microchip called?

• GUI
• Firmware
• Software
• Ladder

Tyler, a software developer, is creating a program written in Java to calculate loan payments. Which language type BEST describes Java?

• Compiled
• Markup
• Scripting
• Interpreted

Which of the following statements BEST describes a firewall?

• A firewall restricts the flow of data between hosts and networks by checking data packets to make sure they are safe.
• A firewall filters data packets between a computer and the internet.
• A firewall blocks all traffic between computers and networks.
• A firewall is a peripheral device attached to your computer that restricts the flow of data between the computer and a network.

A programmer is developing a program that will list the order history for a customer. Which of the following data structures is the BEST one to use?

• Function
• Array
• Constant
• Variable

Which of the following provides a computer system with the ability to retrieve and manipulate data at a future time?

• Storage
• Processing
• Microchip
• Transistor

A consumer wants to add a hard drive to their computer to store video from their camera. Which of the following is the storage capacity of a modern hard disk drive (HDD) purchased from a computer store?

• 4 gigabytes
• 1,024 kilobytes
• 8 megabytes
• 3 terabytes

Maria is working on the design for a program and has created the following pseudocode. What is the result of this pseudocode? declare loanBalance as a decimal value equal to 0.00 declare loanLimit as a decimal value to 1000.00 declare withdrawal as a decimal value While loanBalance >= 0 input withdrawal loanBalance equals loanBalance + withdrawal print loanLimit Loop

• It stops processing withdrawal input after 1000.00 is reached.
• It results in a syntax error.
• It displays the loan balance each time a withdrawal is made.
• It results in an infinite loop.

Which of the following access controls gives only backup administrators access to all servers on the network?

• Authorization
• Discretionary
• Role-based
• Mandatory