Nov 23, 2024
HEP 456 Module 6 Section 14 Communication and Dissemination of The Findings Arizona State University
HEP 456 Module 6 Section 14 Communication and Dissemination of The Findings HEP 456: Health Promotion Program ā¦
IT specialists must possess technical knowledge and work well with others if they are to be successful.
Select the IT specialist who demonstrates a hard skill.
Elizabeth tracks her team’s progress on a software development project.
UNIT 4 ā MILESTFreddy uses problem-solving expertise to resolve an issue for the software development team.ONE 4
Noel monitors a virtual chat program to keep in touch with other members of the IT department.
Maggie designs a new user interface for her company’s master control panel.
RATIONALE
Maggie uses a hard skill when she designs software user interfaces. She acquired this technical skill by completing software design and user interface courses. The IT specialists in the other answer alternatives use soft skills to interact with team members. These soft skills include collaboration, problem solving, and communication.
CONCEPT
Information Technology in the Workplace 2
Zehra works with a software development team. One of his tasks is to define the overall structure of an application and divide it into components to be developed.
What is Zehra’s role on the software development team?
Project Manager
Programmer
Software Analyst
Software Designer
RATIONALE
Zehra’s role on the software development team is Software Designer. Software Designers use scientific and mathematical principles to develop applications for multiple purposes (e.g., games, operating systems, and applications). They determine what a program should do, based on user needs, then create and test it to ensure its functionality.
CONCEPT
The Software Development Team 3
Harriet implements policies and prevents unauthorized access to the network, and to the data stored on the network.
Harriet holds the position of ______ in the organization.
Database Administrator
Network Administrator
Computer Operator
Security Administrator
RATIONALE
Harriet is a Security Administrator who protects the technological assets of the organization (i.e., infrastructure, systems, and data).
CONCEPT
IT Specialists and their Roles 4
Kamal manages his organization’s enterprise management system.
Which IT role is Kamal most likely performing?
Information technology support
Data management
Infrastructure and equipment management
Network development and maintenance
RATIONALE
Kamal’s role is infrastructure and equipment management. He manages his organization’s enterprise management system.
Infrastructure management is the management of essential operation components, including policies, processes, equipment, data, human resources, and external contacts, to enhance overall efficiency.
CONCEPT
Information Technology in the Workplace 5
More than 70% of YouTube users are located outside the United States.
This statement describes the trend known as ______.
personalization
mobilization
autonomous technology
social media growth
RATIONALE
This statement describes social media growth. The growth of social media indicates that more people are using social networks to connect and communicate. For example, the growth of social media has been nearly exponential since 2004. At that time, Facebook had about 1 million users. By 2011 the network had grown so large that the size of its membership was compared to the population of a country. As of 2017, Facebook has almost two billion registered users.
CONCEPT
Advancements in Computer Science 6
Which of the following is a best practice for maintaining a safe and healthy workstation?
Adjusting the chair height so that a person’s calves are perpendicular to the floor
Cradling the telephone between the head and neck
Reaching down to use the keyboard
Adjusting the monitor height so that the bottom of the monitor is in a straight line with the eyes
RATIONALE
Adjusting the chair height so that a person’s calves are perpendicular to the floor is one of the recommended best practices to maintain a safe and healthy workstation.
CONCEPT
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Ana no longer makes out checks to her utility company because she has arranged for her monthly utility charge to be automatically debited from her bank account on the due date.
Ana is experiencing an example of automation known as ______.
customer billing
textfill/autocorrect
importing/exporting data
online software application
RATIONALE
Ana is encountering an example of automation known as customer billing. Automated customer billing provides a better experience and helps companies to be paid faster as a result of custom payment scheduling. Automatic billing enables businesses to provide convenience to customers, and ensures predictable revenue.
CONCEPT
Process Automation and Computers 8
Connie works for a medium-sized manufacturing firm. She keeps the operating systems up-to-date, ensures that memory and disk storage are available, and oversees the physical environment of the computer.
Connie is employed as a ______.
Computer Operator
Hardware Engineer
Computer Engineer
Database Administrator
RATIONALE
Connie is a Computer Operator. Her duties include the maintenance and evolution of the company’s computing and technological assets (i.e., the operating systems, storage, network, security, and software).
CONCEPT
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John is using ______, a software development management tool that easily integrates into his businessās enterprise software/information system.
Primavera
Visual Studio
MS Resource
Visio
RATIONALE
John uses Primavera, a software development management tool that can be easily integrated into a businessās enterprise software/information system. Primavera is a competitor- provided alternative to Microsoft Project.
CONCEPT
Software Development Life Cycle
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Game Changer Technologies has four software teams. Each of them is developing four different examples of its new game app.
Which software development methodology is used by the Game Changer teams?
RAD
Prototyping
Lean
Cascading/V- model
RATIONALE
Prototyping is the software development methodology used by the Game Changer teams. Prototyping is a method in which a prototype (i.e., an early approximation of a final system or product) is built, tested, and reworked as necessary until an acceptable prototype is produced. The acceptable prototype is used to develop a complete system or product.
CONCEPT
Software Development Methodologies 11
Michiko works for a credit union. When a new employee is hired, the manager contacts Michiko to add a new user to the network and to set appropriate permissions for that user.
What is Michiko’s role in her organization?
Network Engineer
Systems Administrator
Programming Language Specialist
Database Administrator
RATIONALE
Michiko is a Systems Administrator. The duties of a Systems Administrator vary from one organization to another. Sometimes referred to “sysadmins,” Systems Administrators usually install, support, and maintain servers and other computer systems, and plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.
CONCEPT
Computer Scientists and their Roles 12
Which technology enhances or augments the real world by using information that is designed to heighten sensory (i.e., auditory and visual) perception?
Artificial intelligence
Visualization
Autonomous technology
Virtual reality
RATIONALE
Virtual reality enhances the real world, using information that is designed to heighten sensory (i.e., auditory and visual) perception. Virtual reality involves computer simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment, with which users can interact in a seemingly-real way, by using special electronic equipment (e.g., helmets that include inside screens, gloves fitted with sensors, etc.).
CONCEPT
Advancements in Computer Science 13
Gail is examining software to determine what happens when an operator makes a mistake while in data entry mode.
Gail is addressing the dimension of usability known as ______.
error management
satisfaction
visibility
efficiency
RATIONALE
Gail focuses on software usability evaluation. She deals with error management related to data entry.
CONCEPT
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Tyler works with a software development team at a large healthcare organization. His job is to identify the aspects of the software that must be tested, develop appropriate tests, run those tests, and evaluate the results.
What is Tyler’s role in the organization?
Software Developer
Analyst
Quality Assurance
Software Project Manager
RATIONALE
Tyler is a Quality Assurance Specialist. He ensures that all development tasks meet quality criteria through test planning, test execution, quality assurance, and issue tracking.
CONCEPT
Software Engineers and their Roles 15
Which task is suitable for a manual process?
Ahmad’s software will be tested outside normal business hours.
Marvinās software requires accurate, consistent testing.
Yesenia’s software requires, at most, one or two tests.
Braelynās software is subject to routine testing.
RATIONALE
Yesenia’s software requires no more than one or two tests, so a manual process is recommended. The small number of tests to be completed does not justify their automation.
The other answer choices describe tasks in which automated processes are preferred. Automation is appropriate when tests are scheduled to start at specific times, or at recurrent times. Automation is also recommended to ensure accurate and reliable test results. An automated process can collect, organize, and manage data related to the test.
CONCEPT
