Technical Support Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the main purpose of IT support work?

  • Replacing and repairing computer components
  • Ensuring computers can communicate with each other
  • Solving meaningful problems using technology (correct)
  • Building computers and using the Internet
  • What is the digital divide?

  • The gap between people who have access to the Internet and those who don't
  • The gap between people who can afford super fast computers and those who can't
  • The gap between people who have digital literacy skills and those who don't (correct)
  • The gap between people who have access to IT and those who don't
  • Why is IT considered a vital tool in modern society?

  • It helps people find jobs
  • It helps people get an education
  • It helps people access health information
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the role of network engineers in IT?

    <p>Ensuring computers can communicate with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'digital literacy skills' refer to?

    <p>The ability to use computers and the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the IT industry?

    <p>The entire range of jobs and resources related to computing technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is IT support work about the people?

    <p>Because technology is useless without people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some industries where IT has an influence?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disadvantage of not having access to IT?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT is solely about building computers and using the Internet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT helps people solve meaningful problems by using technology.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT skills are becoming less necessary for day-to-day living.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The digital divide refers to the growing skills gap in IT.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Overcoming the digital divide involves understanding socio-economic factors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Bridging the digital divide requires the help of people from diverse backgrounds.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT support work is primarily focused on hardware repair.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT is only relevant in a few specific industries.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Access to IT is not important for organizations and individuals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: IT has the potential to inspire a new generation of pioneers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse works as a support specialist for platforms building Doubleclick at Google.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse became the de facto IT support for his entire family when he was 12 or 13 years old.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse's parents grew up in small rural towns in South Carolina.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse studied computer science at university.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse graduated school during the 2007 and 2009 recession.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse has been working in IT for five years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse's current role is to support specialists.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse provides technical and building support to Google sales teams.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Information technology has completely transformed your life in ways that you may not even realize.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Kevin Limehouse works primarily with users to solve their IT issues.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following IT roles with their responsibilities:

    <p>Network engineers = Ensure computers can communicate with each other Hardware technicians = Replace and repair components Desktop support personnel = Make sure that end users can use their software properly IT pioneers = Inspire a new generation in the IT field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Information technology = The use of digital technology like computers and the Internet to store and process data Digital divide = The growing skills gap between those with digital literacy skills and those without Digital literacy skills = Skills necessary for day to day living, like finding a job, getting an education, and looking up health information IT support work = Helping people solve meaningful problems by using technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following industries with how they are influenced by IT:

    <p>Education = IT helps in collaboration, sharing, and creating information Medicine = IT helps in storing and processing medical data Construction = IT helps in design and project management Entertainment = IT helps in creating and sharing content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>IT skills = Becoming necessary for day to day living Access to IT = People and organizations without it are at a disadvantage Digital divide = People without digital literacy skills are falling behind IT industry = The entire scope of all the jobs and resources that are related to computing technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following solutions to the problems they address:

    <p>Overcoming the digital divide = Understanding socio-economic factors that shape our experience Bridging the digital divide = Helping others confront and understand their experiences Getting into IT = Serving those in your communities and organizations Bringing diverse backgrounds into IT = Creating opportunities and breakthroughs in the industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following limitations with their impacts:

    <p>No Internet access = Communities may lack digital literacy skills Cannot afford a fast computer = May have to use one at school or library Lack of digital literacy skills = Falling behind in the digital divide Lack of access to IT = At a disadvantage in modern society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of IT with their descriptions:

    <p>IT's influence = Seen in education, medicine, journalism, construction, transportation, entertainment, etc. IT's heart and soul = People who use technology and make sense of the information IT's role = Changing the world through collaboration, sharing, and creation IT's necessity = Skills are becoming necessary for day to day living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects with their relevance to IT:

    <p>People = The heart and soul of IT support work Technology = Used in IT to store and process data Information = Processed into useful information by IT Digital divide = A growing skills gap addressed by IT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following IT challenges with their potential solutions:

    <p>Digital divide = Increasing digital literacy skills Lack of access to IT = Promoting affordable and accessible technology Lack of digital literacy skills = Providing education and training Socio-economic factors = Understanding and confronting their impact on IT access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following areas with how IT can potentially impact them:

    <p>Communities = Served by those getting into IT Organizations = Benefit from IT in their operations Education = IT skills are becoming necessary for it Healthcare = IT is used for looking up health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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