Information Technology Overview

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What is the role of Information Technology (IT) in modern society?

  • Only used in the field of mathematics
  • Not relevant in today's world
  • Influencing all aspects of education, business, industry, government, and daily lives (correct)
  • Limited to data storage and transmission

What is the primary function of programming in Information Technology?

  • Managing data flow in a network
  • Creating visual designs for websites
  • Securing data transmission
  • Instructing computers on what to do, how to do it, and when to do it (correct)

Which programming language is widely used for web development, mobile apps, and desktop applications?

  • Java
  • Python
  • C++
  • JavaScript (correct)

What are some common types of programming languages mentioned in the text?

<p>Procedural, object orientated, interpreted, compiled, functional, logic based, and visual programming languages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some functions that Information Technology (IT) involves?

<p>Managing, processing, transmitting, storing, securing data, controlling access, ensuring data quality, and facilitating data flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes JavaScript a diverse programming language according to the text?

<p>Powerful capabilities, versatile use cases, and extensive libraries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

JavaScript is mainly used for backend development.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the primary functions of programming in IT is to control various devices and machines.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

IT involves only one discipline which is computer science.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Procedural, object orientated, and compiled are examples of common programming languages.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Data security is not a concern in Information Technology.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

JavaScript is a static programming language.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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