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Emerging Technologies
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1A Strategic Plan is one that sets specific short-term goals for an organization. True or False
- ATrue
- BFalse
2 Jane’s company has created the next “big thing” in virtual reality. This latest technology will
revolutionize the way medical schools train for open heart surgery for years to come. This technology
is an example of?- Aadvanced technology
- Bemerging technology
- Cinnovative technology
- Devolving technology
3which describes a visionary
- Agood at evaluating and organizing information
- Bgood at thinking linearly and understanding cause and effect
- Cgood at thinking creatively and combining ideas from different fields
- Dask interesting questions about each new technology
4Which one of the following companies is NOT one of the Disruptive Startups from 2000-2010?
- Afacebook
- Btwitter
- Cyoutube
- Dnetflix
5What delivers environments to development for building, testing, and production?
- Adata
- Binfrastructure
- Csecurity
- Ddevelopment
6Cloud computing offers many advantages to a company undergoing a digital transformation. Which
of the options below is not one of the advantages that cloud computing has to offer?- Adata storage
- Bquicker access to needed software
- Chigher speeds of data transfer
- Dnew functionalities and updates
7Which type of business planning involves establishing long-term goals of the organization? These
goals are often developed by upper-management. Think of the big picture and not so much day-today
tasks.- Astrategic plans
- Boperational plans
- Ctactical plans
- Dnone of the above
8Which of the following is not part of the 5 Moral Dimensions?
- Ainformation rights and obligations
- Bproperty rights and obligations
- Cquality of life
- Dethical implications
9The strategic plan DOES NOT stipulate the day-to-day tasks and activities involved in running the
organization. True or False- ATrue
- BFalse
10Ann and Joe are IT analysts working at Another Inboard Company Inc.
Ann doesn’t worry about individual elements of the infrastructure, but is more concerned with
checking out emerging technologies and putting them to their most creative use. Is Ann a Visionary or
an Implementer? Ann is a [blank_start]visionary[blank_end].- Avisionary
11Ann and Joe are IT analysts working at Another Inboard Company Inc.
Joe is very detail oriented, and keeps his “area” organized. He loves to take the results of Ann’s work
and put them to use. Joe in general prefers to stick with what works over “bleeding edge”
technologies. Is Joe a Visionary or Implementer?
Joe is an [blank_start]Implementer[blank_end]- AImplementer
12An emerging technology must align with the organizations strategy in order to be consider. True or
False- ATrue
- BFalse
13 There are generally two types of categories most people fit into in the workplace. A [blank_start]implementer[blank_end] is
good at analyzing and understanding specific details and evaluation and organizing information. A
[blank_start]visionary[blank_end] is good at looking at the bigger picture without getting bogged down in details.- Aimplementer
- Bvisionary
14Which of the following is NOT one of the layers of IT infrastructure?
- Aservers
- Bdesign
- Cnetwork
- Dapplication
15Which of the following best illustrate the overlaps of Development and Security?
- AMatching infrastructure to development needs
- BBuilding security directly to applications.
- CLayering HW/SW tools created by the developer to fit a security profile
- DSecuring information for the developer whether in use, at rest and in motion.
16Q. Which of the two of the four pillars are overlapping for the following statement:
"Driving data insights into application behavior."- AInfrastructure + Development
- BInfrastructure + Data
- CDevelopment + Data
- DDevelopment + Security
17Which two pillars are least likely to have a devoted team assigned to them in a small to medium
sized business?- ADevelopment and Data
- BSecurity and Infrastructure
- CData and Security
- DDevelopment and Infrastructure
18 Information systems are important because they can help business achieve these six important
business objectives EXCEPT:- AOperational Excellence
- BCompetative Advantage
- CMarketing Ideas
- DNew products, services, and business models
19A Strategic Plan is one that sets specific short-term goals for an organization. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20The ethical and social issues related to Information Technology have 5 moral dimensions. Which is
not one of those moral dimensions?- AAccountability and control
- BProperty rights and obligation
- CAchieving a competitive advantage
- DQuality of life
- EInformation rights and obligation
21Which of the 4 pillars delivers environments to development for building, testing, and production?
- Adata
- Bsecurity
- Cdevelopment
- Dinfrastructure
22Technology will revolutionize the way medical schools train for open heart surgery for years to
come. This technology is an example of?- Aadvanced technology
- Bemerging technology
- Cinnovative technology
- Devolving technology
23Which describes a visionary?
- AGood at evaluating and organizing information
- BGood at thinking linearly and understanding cause and effect
- CGood at thinking creatively and combining ideas from different fields
- DAsk interesting questions about each new technology
24What percent will the CIOs implement an IT business model and culture that shifts focus from IT
projects to digitally oriented products in 2020?- A50%
- B60%
- C65%
- D70%
25Which of these is NOT true about Digital Transformation
- Ait requires reinvention of almost all areas within an organization
- Bit helps organizations keep up with customer demands
- Cit does not lead to technology distruptions
- Dit is a business transformation
26which of these is NOT a driving factor behind Digitial Business Transformations?
- Atechnology innovation
- Bcustomer behavior and demand
- Cstaying true to the tried and tested methods
- Dexternal environment factors
27IT governance can be described as________
- Aframework that ensures IT investments support business goals/objectives
- BManaging IT equipment
- CInventory Management
- DIT corporate hierarchy
28Which of the following are not part of Diffusion of Innovation
- Ainnovators
- Blate innovators
- Cearly majority
- Dlate majority
- Elaggards
29When using the C.R.A.A.P. Test to evaluate information, what does the "P" stand for?
- Apartner
- Bprivilege
- Cpurpose
- Dprocrastination
- Enone of the above
30Which category includes techniques and infrastructure that help make the underlying network
technologies transparent and easier to use?- Ainternet technologies
- Blearning technologies
- Cenabling technologies
- Dconsumer technologies
31What happens in the slope of enlightenment stage from the Gartner Hype cycle?
- Asome experiments fail to deliver and people lose hope
- Bthe benefits of technology start to become more widely understood
- Cwhen mainstream adoption takes off
- Dthe stage where technology breakthrough starts
32 Which answer represents the letters in the common system to evaluate resources called the
C.R.A.A.P. test.- ACurrency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
- BCorrectness, Review, Articles, Area, Politics
- CCharacter, Research, Affiliation, Articulation, Persuade
- DCurrent, Relevance, Affiliation, Aptness, Published
33 Bitcoin is a new cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has become a popular investment with some investors.
Bitcoin derives its value from its own rarity. Bitcoin has had no significant impact on the general
populace, and has no direct impact on the banking technology market. Is Bitcoin a trend or a fad in
banking technology?- Atrend
- Bfad
34Which factor/factors can identify which trend matters?
- Anew value
- Blevel of digital disruption
- Ctype of impact
- Dall of the above
35What enables data to be processed near a device using a mesh of microdata centers?
- Aremove device management
- Bedge computing
- Ccloud computing
- Ddistributed computing
36Which of the following is NOT part of the 5 Elements of High-Quality Articles?
- Aa clear structure
- Bbalanced coverage
- Crecently published
- Dreliable sources
37Which of the following scenarios is not a way to deal with information overload?
- ADave takes time off work to recover from the long 8 hour information analysis.
- BSarah uses her memorization skills to curate information to the others.
- CBill understand the big picture of the information and studies overtime instead of one day
- DKim uses apps to remind herself to read information she saved on her computer and phone.
38Which of the following are not considered strategies for implementers?
- AAttend online webinars once in a while that focus on describing emerging technologies.
- BUnsubscribe to everything that doesn’t give good value for the time you spend with it.
- CDiscuss how each new technology may have positive or negative impacts on people.
- DFind someone else to curate information for you.
39Mr. Burns runs a small surf shop in Galveston. Salesmen come to his shop regularly to show him
the latest in digital marketing technology that some shops around him are already using. Although
the salesmen all say that their product is guaranteed to bring in 5 times as many customers, he has
always maintained his skepticism. Mr. Burns would love to bring in more customers with this new
technology, but wants to see how his neighboring shops benefit from it first. Which of the choices
best describes Mr. Burns?- Ainnovator
- Blaggard
- Cearly majority
- Dlate majority
- Eearly adopter
40 What is a good strategy after consuming a large amount of information?
- AImmediately start on your report/presentation
- B"Sleep on it"
- CRe-read what was researched
- DFind visual sources on Pinterest
41When determining a new trend, which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that you
should consider?- Avalue
- Bimpact
- Cfunctionality
- Ddisruption
42 There are many sources for gathering information. What is an advantage of the blog feed sources?
- AIt is useful for sources where the visual information is important, such as photos, infographics
and charts - BYou can participate in communities of like-minded people
- CThe reading experience is clean and uncluttered
- DYou can visit them when you want news about specific topics
- EIt is useful for following people, organizations, and groups with expertise on technologies
- AIt is useful for sources where the visual information is important, such as photos, infographics
43After consuming large amounts of information, it is recommended to sleep on it in order for your
ideas to percolate and for your mind to come up with creative thoughts. This is the process of- Acurating information
- Bspotting trends
- Cdistinguishing trends from fads
- Dthe C.R.A.A.P. test
44A new technology called “The Way” with a red mascot has suddenly appeared in the technology
industry. This new technology created a new efficient business model that is changing the methods
businesses are handling transactions online. Those who take risks and can afford to adopt this new
technology would be categorized under what category?- Ainnvators
- Bearly adopters
- Cearly majority
- Dlate majority
- Elaggards
45Which of the following key points does not make for a quality article?
- Abalanced coverage
- Bsubstantial content
- Cneutral content
- Dclear structure
46Jane is working on a research paper for her Emerging Technology class . She wants to use article
that she found on the internet. Before she does, she researches the author to see if they are a
reputable source in the IT field. What part of the C.R.A.A.P. test is she using to evaluate the article?- Arelevance
- Bpurpose
- Ccurrency
- Dauthority
- Eaccuracy
47 The Gartner Hype Cycle has 5 stages. What stage is where a technology breakthrough begins?
- APeak of inflated expectation
- BPlateau of productivity
- CTechnology trigger
- DSlope of enlightenment
48Which of these is not a characteristic of Critical Analytical Writng?
- AIdentifies the significance
- B) Evaluates strengths and weaknesses
- CExplains how something works
- DWeighs the importance of components
49 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer courses and lectures for free over the internet. Which
of these is not a major MOOC platform?- AedX
- Bcoursera
- Cyoutube
- Dudacity
50 What are the possible pitfalls of gathering and evaluating information from different sources?
(Select all that Apply.)- AInformation may not be accurate
- BInformation can differ from one source to another
- CToo much information can be overwhelmin
- DAll of the above
51A feasibility report consists of all of the following EXCEPT:
- AStudy the problem or opportunity
- BPresent a plan
- C. Brainstorming
- DDetermine whether the plan is feasible
- EGive a recommendation
52What is the stage of the Bruce Tuckman Group Development Model where the team meets and
learns about the opportunities and challenges, and then agrees on goals and begin to tackle the tasks?- Aforming
- Bstorming
- Cperforming
- Dnorming
53Which of the following is an advantage of an email newsletter?
- Acan be visited for news about specific topics
- Bgenerally includes like minded people
- Cthe reading experiences is clean and uncluttered
- DIt's most likely to be read
54An ___________ is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by
a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation.- AElectoral Bibliography
- BExecutive Summary
- CAnnotated Bibliography
- DAnnotated Citations
55Which is not one of the three key factors that will ultimately enable you to identify the potential
impact of a particular technology trend on people, business, IT and the technology market?- ALevel of digital disruption
- BNew value
- CAgile principles
- DType of impact
56A new startup called ExerciseOne is designing a new high-tech exercise machine. They have been
working on the machine for several years, and the team is convinced every detail is perfect for
consumers through the tests they have conducted with consumer groups using Minimum Viable
Product-type prototypes. They plan on releasing the machine next week to the general public. What
project method did ExerciseOne use?
Is this called the learn startup method?- Ayes
- Bno
57There is only one method for evaluations an emerging technology. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
58A team charter is a document that is developed in a group setting that clarifies team direction
while establishing boundaries. True or False.- ATrue
- BFalse
59David JP Phillips states all the following are design principles for optimizing your PowerPoint
EXCEPT one.- AContrast
- BObjects
- CSize
- DFewer slides
60What is not a result when you evaluate an experiment in Emerging Technology?
- AUser impact is affected as it solves a known problem and aligns it with a strategic plan
- BIt has a staff impact by giving the staff time to support the technology and solve more than one
problem with one solution - CIt helps meet department goals by prolonging user time without management consideration
- DIt opens risks in the economic, technical an d organizational sections when evaluating the product.
61 Blog feeds should be used as a source of information for topics you want to contribute to, follow
discussions, ask questions, etc. True or false?- ATrue
- BFalse
62Which of the following choices is a characteristic of an Alpha test?
- AThe product is almost ready for deployment to customers, but still has a few small issues.
- BThe product is stable enough for technical users, but not yet feature complete.
- CThe primary stakeholders are User Experience, Quality Management, and Product Management
teams - DTesters would be strangers, not family or friends.
63What is the main goal to strive for when a product is in the beta stage of testing/development?
- AIs the product feasible?
- BDoes the product work for it's intended use?
- CIs this a product customers would be interested in?
- DWhat does it cost?
64Q. An Evaluation report is a report that evaluates whether a plan is do-able or not and gives a
recommendation. True or False- ATrue
- BFalse
65Ideation is one of the design thinking stages of projects, which involves generating lots of new
ideas that might serve as solutions. The best methods of ideation include all of the following practices
except which?- AEncourage wild ideas
- Bbe visual
- Cdefer judgment
- Dstay focused on the topic
- Einterview a few individual users
66 Beta Tests are filled with plenty of bugs and crashes, as well as some missing documents and
features.- ATrue
- BFalse
67 In the Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development, disagreements and personality clashes typically
occur in which phase?- Aforming
- Bstorming
- Cnorming
- Dperforming
68 A product is mostly feature complete during a products Beta Test. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
69Jane’s CIO is very busy and does not have time to read the entire business plan before their
upcoming meeting. What report could Jane prepare that would summarize the key points of the
business plan and prepare her CIO for the upcoming meeting?- AState of the Union Report
- BRecommendation Report
- CExecutive Summary
- DFeasibility Report
70When a project team changes direction based on user feedback, this is called a [blank_start]pivot[blank_end]
- Apivot
71Which of the following is NOT one of the six steps involved in the STREET evaluation process?
- Ascore
- Btrack
- Crank
- Devalutate
- Eevangelize
- Ftransfer
72When working in teams, 73% of the students felt like group work was a bad idea because of:
- Atiming, scheduling issue
- Bpersonality clash
- Clack of participation
- Dcommunication problems
73Which of the following best describes an Executive Summary?
- AA document written by the CEO of a business
- BA short version of a longer document
- CA summary of an executive meeting
- DInstructions from the CIO to subordinates
74What is generally the maximum acceptable number of items to be displayed on a single
PowerPoint slide, according to the assigned video "Death by PowerPoint"?- A3
- B7
- C6
- D10
75One of the three aspects of innovation is?
- AInspiration
- BIdeation.
- CIteration
- DDesirability.
76What is the C.R.A.A.P test?
- ACash, rating, audit, authority, power
- BCasuality, Revolution, Association, Accuracy, Prosperity
- CCurrency, Rating, Authority, Accuracy, Programming
- DCurrency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
77 Which of the following options describes the action of data leaving a network in transit to an external location?
- AData ingress
- BApplication streaming
- CData egress
- DMicroservice architecture
78Which of the following best describes a software defined data center?
- AA data center that developers store software on.
- BA data center that is stores software in the cloud.
- CA data center where all infrastructure is virtualized and delivered as a service. d
- DA data center that manages software distribution for a company.
79What are two of the biggest areas of business affected by cloud-based infrastructure?
1)Communication/Collaboration
2)Productivity Apps
3)Back/Disaster Recovery
4)Cloud Computing- A1,2
- B2,4
- C1,3
- DNone of the above
80Eric is a CIO of a shipping company and he is looking for a service that enables his company to save time and money required to port most of the company’s data to a centralized data center. This service should minimize latency and reduce data management cost while improving privacy and security. What service is Eric in the market for?
- AEdge Computing
- BMicroservices
- CWeb Services
- DThe Cloud
81Dave is a project manager for a NASA contractor. Dave's contract requires him to handle Top Secret data, but Dave's company is too small to host an in-house data center. Dave's team has members competent in server administration. In which kind of hosting should Dave's team invest?
The answer is [blank_start]dedicated hosting[blank_end].- Adedicated hosting
82Q. A company ask of you to create a highspeed network that utilizes Fiber connection to interconnects and presents shared pools of storage devices to servers. What type of network would you create?
- AMAN
- BSAN
- CNAS
- DLAN
83In which data center is all infrastructure virtualized and delivered as a service?
- AEnterprise data center
- BWholesale data center
- CCloud data center
- DSoftware-defined data center
84One of the following is not a benefit to EDGE computing:
- AMinimization of latency.
- BReduction in data management costs.
- C99.749% Uptime
- DReduction of load on the internet.
85Which of the following is not an advantage of dedicated hosting?
A) Clients are given full Administrative access to your server which allows- AClients are given full Administrative access to your server which allows client to install programs and customize their settings whichever they see fit.
- BSelf-Dedicated hosting promotes self-service, meaning all clients on the hosting server can be self-sufficient and diligent when running these servers.
- CWith no one else to share the resources with, clients are assured of better stability, server reliability and top performance.
- DLeasing a server in a safe data center means that the client needs to pay for multiple uses on a server, ensuring profitability for the company and the dedicated hosting service.
86True or False: The benefits to edge computing are:
Minimization of latency.
Reduction of load on the internet.
Improvement in privacy and security
Reduction in data management costs.- ATrue
- BFalse
87What is the main advantage of outsourcing infrastructure and operations to another company that specializes in providing cloud services.
- AMore control
- BLess cost and overhead
- CMore cost and overhead
- DNeed for extra staff
88What is the reasoning behind edge computing?
- AA. To provide the latest software solutions for your company for a fraction of the cost
- BB. Allows for developers to develop software faster using massive parallel processing power
- CC. Allows for companies to move services closer to where they are being utilized
- DD. Allows for companies to move less utilized services somewhere else
89Q. Share hosting is where customers share server capacity. All of the following are advantages of shared hosting except which?
- Aa. Cost effectiveness
- Bb. Performance
- Cc. Customization
- Dd. Convenience
- Ee. Efficiency
90Q. You are the IT Manager of a large company and you are trying to hire a candidate for a new role in IT. The role for this position is focusing on building the view of a partner ecosystem to help IT to grow the company and make the business more agile. Which role is this?
- AA. IoT Architect
- BB. Cloud Sprawl
- CC. Strategy Architect
- DD. Capacity and Resource Optimizer
- EE. Broken and Provider Management
91Q. The rise of cloud computing has lead to a trend of both major and small companies establishing their own data center rather than rely on an external third party. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
92Q. The company Jane works for is based in Houston, TX, but they rent data storage from a company in San Diego, CA. Jane is task with looking for a way to streamline the flow of traffic from IoT devices and provide real-time local data analysis. Which of these would Jane suggest to her CIO?
- Aa. In-house data center
- Bb. Colocation data center
- Cc. Cloud computing
- Dd. Edge computing
93Q. What was the biggest factor companies are moving workloads to the cloud?
- Aa. increase storage capacity
- Bb. reduce capital expenditures
- Cc. enable better flexibility/scalability
- Dd. provide access to data anywhere
94Q: True or False: Software architecture in which a single instance of software runs on a server and serves multiple tenants. A tenant is a group of users who share a common access with specific privileges to the software instance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
95Q. Which of the following is not considered to be a part of the tier 2 date center?
- Aa) Annual downtime is 22 hours per year
- Bb) Reduncy in power and cooling systems
- Cc) 99.749% of uptime
- Dd) N+1 fault tolerant proving 72 hour power outage protection
96Q. If you wanted more control and flexibility from a wholesale data center, what kind of hosting should you buy?
- Amanaged hosting
- Bshared hosting
- Cdedicated hosting
- Dcontinued hosting
97Q. Data centers have not been affected
- ATrue
- BFalse
98Q. Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) are used by the companies to transfer data from one server to another to alleviate server overloading issues.
- ATrue
- BFalse
99Q. What are some of the benefits to “managed hosting”? (Choose 3)
- Alower costs
- Bbetter internal management
- Ceasier deployment
- Dcan implement better security policies
- Edo not have to add additional support staff to manage
100Q: You oversee a new project and upper management has given you the option to choose a programming language for this new project. In this project, your team must data mine a large amount of information and calculate statistics based off that information. Which programming language would be the best fit this project?
- AC#
- BR
- CC
- DSwift
- EScala
101Q. DevOps is contained within which 3 categories?
1) Testing
2) Q&A
3) Operations
4) Development- Aa) 1,2,3
- Bb) 2,3,4
- Cc) 1,3,4
- Dd) 2,3,4
102Q. Which of the following is true about JavaScript:
- Aa. dynamic and general-purpose language that emphasizes code readability and enables developers to use fewer lines of code (in comparison with Java or C++). It supports multiple programming paradigms and has a large standard library.
- Bb. open source language and is one of the most adopted programming languages, worldwide. One of the reasons why it is so popular is its readability and simplicity. It was also designed to be able to run it on any device. It is therefore used in software development for computers, smartphones and even smart TV’s and is specially used to develop native Android apps.
- Cc. one of the world’s most popular and powerful programming languages and is often used to make web page more interactive by adding some effects to pages, to create some games, animations, drop down menus and get great control over the web interface. This programming language is basically great for front end web development.
- Dd. dynamic and general-purpose language that emphasizes code readability and enables developers to use fewer lines of code (in comparison with Java or C++). It supports multiple programming paradigms and has a large standard library.
103Q. All of the following are features of Progressive Web Apps except for which of the following below?
- AA. They work for every user regardless of browser choice.
- B.
B. They allow push notifications, and camera access. - CC. They bring mobile-app like experiences without requiring the user to install the app.
- DD. Progressive Apps will not work for a user without an internet connection.
104Q. Loosely coupled, independently deployed, scalable and small are some of the descriptions of :
- Aa) Virtualization
- Bb) Microservices
- Cc) Containers
- DDevOps
105Q. What is not a DevOps Tool?
- Aa) Build server
- Bb) Configuration Management
- Cc) Test Automation
- Dd) Cisco Administration
106One reason static websites are making a comeback is because they are.
- Afaster
- Bbetter designed
- Cwritten in python
- Dwritten in javascript
107Q. Why is JavaScript considered the most known Web Development trend in 2017 and 2018?
- AA) Is an essential in Web Technology as 88% of all websites use JavaScript.
- BB) JavaScript is easier to handle and code as compared to Java or C++.
- CC) JavaScript has great control over the web interface.
- DD) JavaScript is considered the front end of development because it is often used to make web pages, video games and animations.
- EE) JavaScript has a flexible and powerful framework and has libraries that are available on-hand.
108Q. C# is a general-purpose imperative language that supports structured programming, recursion and lexical variable scope. It is designed to encourage cross-platform programming and is available on many platforms. It is used extensively in writing compilers and many low-level operating system functionalities. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
109Q. The use of microservices are gaining in popularity. It is a way of designing software in which a large application is built as a suite of modular services. Microservices can be described as:
- Aa) Large, dependent, and tightly coupled
- Bb) Small, independent, and loosely coupled
- Cc) Small, dependent, and loosely coupled
- Dd) Small, independent, and tightly coupled
110Q. When should virtual machines be used over containers?
- Aa) Virtual machines should never be used over containers
- Bb) When services need to be kept in protected memory spaces
- Cc) When you need to make better use of system resources
- Dd) When services use common software dependencies/packages
111Q. Why is Scala so useful when dealing with Big Data or large volume websites?
- AA. Scala is a concise, lightweight syntax, language that allows for multi-threading and distributed computing.
- BB. Scala has error detection and correction that allows for the language to fix any bugs that a program may encounter
- CC. Scala uses distributed load-balancing allowing network streams to be optimized in a coporate server farm.
- DD. Scala is a low level language allowing it to use as little resources as possible and allows more system resources to be allocated to processing data
112Q. DevOps is a software engineering culture and practice that aims at unifying software development and software operations. Which is not a goal of DevOps?
- Aa. Lower failure rate of new releases
- Bb. Increased organizational silos
- Cc. Faster mean time to recovery
- Dd. Improved deployment frequency
- Ee. Shortened lead time between fixes
113Q. True or False? The DevOps movement started to coalesce sometime between 2007 and 2008, when IT operations and software development communities got vocal about what they felt was a fatal level of dysfunction in the industry. Some believe that the next movement is called NoOps, which is the belief that Development and Operations never need to interact with one another to get their job done.
- ATrue
- BFalse
114Q. Application containers allow for more efficient usage of available resources over VMs. Which of the following is a disadvantage to containerization:
- AA: Not sandboxed for security.
- BB: Boots slower than a VM
- CC: Less modular when compared to a VM.
- DD: Many containers can exist on a server
115Q. Jane is a software engineering. Her company is merging the software development and the software operations departments at her work. What new sector will they be creating?
- Asoftops
- Bnoops
- Cdevops
- Ditops
116Q. Which of the following would be suitable for a Single Page Application (SPA)?
- Adiscussion forums
- Bportfolio
- Cblog
- Decommerce
117Q. True or False: Microservices is an approach to hardware development in which a large infrastructure is as a suite of modular services.
- ATrue
- BFalse
118 As DevOps is intended to be a cross-functional mode of working, rather than a single DevOps tool there are sets (or "toolchains") of multiple tools reflecting key aspects of development and delivery process. Four tools are code, build, test, and package.
- ATrue
- BFalse
119Which programming language is used for front end web development?
- APython
- BC++
- CJava
- DJavaScript
120True or false: One major difference between virtual machines and containers is that containers utilize a single operating system, while a virtual machine can utilize several.
- ATrue
- BFalse
121Microservices are smaller modules that cannot be deployed independently.
- ATrue
- BFalse
122________ popularized the usage of containers.
- Avirtual machine
- BVMware
- CDocker
- DMicrosoft
123Micro services are generally used in what type of development?
- Ainfrastructure development
- Bsoftware development
- Csecurity development
- Dnetwork development
124A [blank_start]CASB[blank_end] is a software tool or service that sits between an organization’s onpremises infrastructure and a cloud provider's infrastructure.
- ACASB
125A growing company has recently experienced a cyber-attack which has led to a loss of customers’ personal data. This has caused a tarnished reputation with their clients and they have experienced a decrease in revenue since the attack. What can the company implement that will monitor network traffic, flows, connections, and objects for behavior indicative of malicious intent?
- ANetwork Traffic Analysis
- BCloud access security broker
- CA honeypot
- DContainers
126 Which of the following involves reviewing systems and data to verify the proper levels of security are in place?
- ACompliance Management
- BInfrastructure Management
- CFormal risk analysis
- DSystems managment
127Which of the following are NOT part of the Risk Management Framework?
- AAssess
- BImplement
- CMonitor
- DConstruct
128 ____________ tools specifically analyze the source code, modules, frameworks and libraries that a developer is using to identify and inventory OSS components and to identify any known security vulnerabilities or licensing issues before the application is released into production.
- AOpen source components (OSC)
- BSoftware composition analysis (SCA) c
- COpen source integration (OSI) d
- DSecurity composition (SC)
129[blank_start]Microsegmentation[blank_end] is a security technology that breaks the data center into logical elements and manages them with high-level IT security policies.
- AMicrosegmentation
130FashionPlus is a company that sells jewelry worldwide. They’ve noticed that their software architecture was outdated and was significantly impacting their sales. Which of the following should be implemented to re-platform their software architecture?
- Amicroservices
- Bmultiservice
- Cminiservices
- Dmobile services
131Risk management allows IT teams to protect an organization and its ability to perform their mission. Which of the following is not a process in risk management?
- Arisk mitigation
- Brisk prevention
- Cevaluation & assessment
- Drisk assessment
132 Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architecture is made up of three main components. Which of the following is NOT a main component?
- AA Client
- BAntivirus
- CA Controller
- DA Set of Gateways
133 Based on the GDPR, which individual right lets a data subject review the data that an organization has stored at any time?
- ARight to be Forgotten.
- BRight of Rectification.
- CRight of Portability.
- DRight of Access.
134Managed detection and response (MDR) provide a collection of security capabilities to protect PCs, smartphones and tablets. Buyers of managed detection and response protection should investigate the quality of protection capabilities, the depth and breadth of features, and the ease of administration. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
135 Why are IT pros in SMBs more concerned of cyber threats from outside the organization than enterprises?
- ANew cyber threats are emerging that specifically target SMBs.
- BSMBs usually pay up for ransomware attacks, so attacks are focused on them.
- CSMBs don’t have the tools or specialized workforce that enterprises might have.
- DSMBs have more time to worry about cyber threats than enterprises.
136True/False: It is the responsibility of a cloud services company to encrypt user data.
- ATrue
- BFalse
137 Johnathan works for a medium sized fabric retail chain that sell craft and sewing supplies. Many of the business' employees are older individuals and do not know how to safely browse the internet. Johnathan is looking for a way to filter what content that they are able to access and to isolate the damage from company computers. Johnathan also has a limited budget. Which kind of system would you recommend
- Anone, train the staff
- Ba MDR system
- Cremote browser
- DCWP
138 Which of the following is not a technology for security?
- Aremote browser
- Bprotection platform
- Cdeception
- Dnetwork traffic analysis
- Eendpoint detection and response
139Which framework is intended to be applied in the public, private and academic sectors? This framework includes the grouping of cybersecurity functions such as but not limited to Securely Provision, Operate and Maintain, Oversee and Govern?
- ANIST
- BNICE
- CCISQ
- DNERC
140You are working as the CSO of a company and you are assigned the task of making sure the data and information systems are running when they are required. Which of the CIA’s Triad key objectives does this fall under?
- AConfidentiality
- BIntegrity
- CAvailability
- DAccountability
141To accept the potential risk and continue operating the IT system is Risk Avoidance. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
142Out of which four pillars does a cloud access security broker (CASB) use user and entity behavior analytics for file sandboxing?
- Aa. Compliance
- Bb. Data Security
- Cc. Visibility
- Dd. Threat protection
143Jane’s Company asked her to find a computer security device that can detect, deflect, or, in some manner, counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. Which of these mechanisms would Jane use?
- ARemote Browser
- BNetwork Traffic Analysis (NTA)
- CHoneypot
- DSoftware composition analysis (SCA)
144Software-Defined Perimeter solutions needs to be considered to secure not only on-premises environments, but just as important cloud-based __________ environments.
- ANaaS
- BIaaS
- CSaaS
- DDaaS
145 A Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architecture is made up of which three components?
- AClient, Controller, Set of Gateways b
- BCSAB, Firewall, Operating System
- CIncident Response, Network Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention Tools d
- DNone of the above
146 What component is not a part of the Software-Denied Perimeter?
- Aclient
- Bcontroller
- Chardware
- Dgateway
147What is microsegmenation?
- Asoftware platform that segments a collision domain into smaller segments
- Bsoftware platform that segments a collision domain into larger segments
- Csoftware platform that segments a broadcast domain into smaller segments
- Dsoftware platform that segments a broadcast domain into larger segments
148Was security a important consideration since the dawn of the internet?
- AYes
- BNo
149Which is not a part of the #CIA Triad?
- AConfidentiality
- BAvailability
- CIntegrity
- DAccountability
- ENone of the above
150 The Internet of Things, or “IoT,” is a device or a piece of technology.
- ATrue
- BFalse
151The IoT is the future of big business; however there are many factors as to why companies are afraid to implement the IoT into their business. Which option below is not one of these factors?
- ATrying to Keep the IoT secure
- BThe Availability of skilled staff
- CNot enough data storage
- DInability to present a compelling return on investment
152What are the four dimensions of the smart cities framework?
- Asoftware, hardware, services, connectivity
- Bhardware, software, services, rules
- Chardware, software, infrastructure, connectivity d
- Dhardware, software, services, internet connection
153Most enterprises want to collect accurate _______ in order to better market offerings and build lasting relationships. Once they have it, they want to use business intelligence platforms, analytics software and other technologies to better optimize it.
- Atechnology
- Bdata
- Cresources`
- Dvendors
154 Data has been considered the world’s most valuable resource. What is the main reason why companies often further choose to optimize the data they've acquired from consumers?
- ATo customize products with acquired data.
- BUsed to improve customer experience.
- CRun through analytics software to learn behaviors
- DUsed to improve communications to the consumer.
155All the following are security concerns for IoT devices EXCEPT one.
- AAuthentication
- BScalability
- CData integrity
- DCryptography solutions
156Michael is developing an IoT platform for his company, which of the following is not a category Michael should consider when creating his platform?
- AIoT acquisition, transformation and management.
- BIoT application development, including event-driven logic, application programming, visualization, analytics, and adapters to connect to enterprise systems.
- CLow-Level device control and operations such as communications, device monitoring management, security and firmware updates. D
- DAll of the above are categories that should be considered when making an IoT platfor
157Which of the following industries most likely to use Internet of Things (IoT) as a major contributor to their businesses?
- AInformation Technology
- BTelecom
- CHealthcare
- DEnergy
158IoT In this digital age that we currently live in, changes are constant and can be disruptive to the way we work and live. Which emerging technology is projected to have the biggest impact to the industrial economy?
- AIoT
- BSaaS (Security as a Service)
- CContainers
- DArtificial Intelligence
- EBlock Chain
159What are the problems associated with IoT?
- APrivacy and connectivity
- BAvailability of cloud services
- CAvailability of hardware platforms
- DPrivacy and security
160IoT is not a new concept, and it has been implemented some since 2008. What has been some of the improvements that have caused a resurgence in the idea?
- AHackers have changed their focus from IoT devices to clouds and cloud services
- BImprovements in security, and standardization of protocols
- Creduction in costs of wireless devices
- Dincreased numbers of autonomous cars on the road
- EB and C
161Which of these is NOT a key IoT driver?
- AInnovation and competitiveness
- BBusiness models
- CStandardization and security
- DData collection
162True Or False: Event Stream Processing uses parallel architectures to process very low-rate data streams on HPWANs to perform tasks such as real-time analytics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
163Jane’s boss told her that the true value of IoT lies in the data being ____________________.
- Areported, redistributed, and deciphered
- Bgenerated, captured, and analyzed
- Canalyzed, stored, and restructured
- Davailable, measured, and redirected
164Of the following, which is NOT a challenge currently associated with the IoT?
- AScalability
- BSecurity
- CReliability
- DAdoption
165The data integrity for IoT connected devices is guaranteed through the connection.
- ATrue
- BFalse
166Big data is being collected and analyzed to figure out customer shopping patterns, and habits. This is a very useful tool to get insider information on what the customer wants and current shopping patterns. However, there are a few challenges when it comes to working with big data.
- ANot enough Storage space for the data
- BDecreased customer engagement
- CSecurity for big data
- DSlow Transfer speeds of big data
167 What is blockchain?
- Aa record of transactions that uses encryption to verify the integrity of entries b
- Ban encryption algorithm to protect records c
- Can alternative to bit torrent
- Da file sharing protocol
168If a hospital is using the traditional file processing, changing the address of a patient will cause changes in several other files because they are kept separately. One major goal of good database design is to eliminate
- AData redundancy
- BDatabases
- CData security
- DData inconsistency
169These systems are used to create, update and manage data in a database.
- ADBMS
- BSQL
- CCloud
- DBig Data
170Data governance includes the _______ & _________ involved in managing data assets
- Aframework & quality
- Bassets & process
- Cimplementation & process
- Dprocess & framework
171What other technical skill is needed for IT professionals need to accumulate when working with big data?
- AThudner
- BHadoop
- CRelational Databases
- DVirtualization tools
172Which of the following databases fall under the SQL databases category?
- AGraph
- BDocument
- CRelational
- DKey-Value
173Why are non-relational databases important and becoming more widely used?
- ABecause relational databases are old and not useful anymore
- BThey can handle large amounts of unstructured data.
- CThey are less expensive and easier to use
- DThey are the same thing as a relational databases, but can do more.
174True/False: In the era of Big Data are data base administrators are more relevant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
175What is the reason for relational databases being fazed out when faced with big data?
- Arelational databases have a fixed size and cannot contain the massive amount of space required by newer data collection methods
- Brelational databases are permanent and data cannot be destroyed.
- CData quality is better in other databases
- DData may not necessarily have a relation
176The technology trend that is expected to have the most impact on database administration over the next three years is ____________.
- AArtificial intelligence
- BHadoop
- CAutomation
- DCloud
- EVirtualization
177Data _____________ occur between files when similar data is kept in different formats in two different files, or when matching of data must be done between files
- Astorage
- Bintegrity
- Cinconsistency
- Dprocessing
178 You are in charge of storing up a large amount of data for your company. Your boss wants a cost efficient way to store that data in a distributed environment. What would be the best choice for this scenario?
- AHadoop
- BMicrosoft Access
- CGoogle BigQuery
- DApache Spark
179Hadoop was developed to be a tool in the development of AI. True or False
- ATrue
- BFalse
180What are examples of Non-SQL databases?
- AColumn-Family
- BAnalytical (OLAP)
- CKey-Value
- DColumn-family and key-value
181Jane’s boss was reading her report on the common types of records that are kept on blockchain when came across the word miner. This was a new technology term that he had not heard before. He sent her an email to ask her what a miner was. Jane replied to her boss that a miner was:
- AA type of blockchain.
- BAn algorithm that predicts the next part of the chain.
- CA person doing calculations to verify a transaction.
- DA computer that validate and process blockchain transactions.
182Which of the following is not an example of a Non- SQL Database?
- AGraph
- BColumn-Family
- CAnalyatical(OLAP)
- DKey-Value
183True or False. Database administrators are need to efficiently manage the flow of data and perform analysis to draw out the business insights.
- ATrue
- BFalse
184There are three characteristics that define Big Data, volume, velocity, and variety? Which statement defines velocity?
- AThe pace at which different sources generate the data everyday. b
- BThe amount of data, which grows day by day at a very fast pace.
- CStructured or semi-structured sources that contribute to Big Data.
- DNone of these
185True or false: Relational databases are not optimized for horizontal scaling and have high licensing costs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
186The amount of Big data being generated has caused the storage servers to become obsolete, thus making corporations to use the cloud services for data storage and computing. A
- ATrue
- BFalse
187 Performance-tuning is consuming more of the DBA’s time, while tasks like the verification of backups is taking less time.
- ATrue
- BFalse
188______ allows users to see the real world with additional information and objects layered on top.
- AVirtual Reality
- BEnhanced Reality
- CAugmented Reality
- DAR/VR
189 AR/VR technologies have many interesting possibilities and can be used to help doctors with surgery or students with learning. Currently, what is the biggest challenge to adopting AR/VT technologies?
- AOngoing support
- BLearning curve
- CCost
- DSocial acceptance
190 There is more than double the expected growth from AR than VR in the next few years?
- ATrue
- BFalse
191True or False. Real estates companies uses VR headsets to offer their customers tours of homes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
192 Why is integration a major part of any technology project?
- AIntegration allows IT to support many companies utilizing the new technology
- BIntegration allows IT to capture new types of data to better understand how the tools are being used.
- CIntegration is ranked in the lowest list of challenges, allowing the adoption to be easier throughout the workforce.
- DIntegration can create unique support demands to fulfill the expectations of those using the system.
193 Augmented reality uses headsets that block out the outside world and allows users to explore and interact with a virtual world. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
194AR is removing all external inputs and rendering a new environment for an individual to interact with. True or False.
- ATrue
- BFalse
195Which of the following is the lowest on the list of challenges for VR/AR systems?
- AOngoing support
- BSocial acceptance
- CLearning Curve
- DPhysical space constraints
- ECost
196 Virtual Reality allows users to see the real world, with additional information and virtual objects layered on top.
- ATrue
- BFalse
197The primary usage of AR/VR Technology today is for:
- ATraining and Education
- BInteractive Gaming
- CMedical Therapy
- DCorporate Meetings.
198The company Jane works for is proposing the use of virtual reality for training purposes. Jane’s boss asked her to research virtual reality and report back to her some of the disadvantages of using a virtual reality system. Which of these disadvantages will be in Jane’s report to her boss?
1. The simulators are of higher cost than their real counterparts. 2. Addiction 3. Nausea and dizziness 4. Difficult to use- A1 only
- B3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D2 and 3 only
- EAll the above.
199Which of the following is an example of augmented reality?
- AOculus Rift
- BMicrosoft HoloLens
- CHTC Vive
- DNintendo Virtual Boy
200Pokemon Go is a prime example of AR, because it allows you to interact with your surrounding environment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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