D075 Information Technology Management Essentials - Set 4 - Part 2

Correct Answer: MAC address

A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communication on a physical network.

Correct Answer: To manage and query large datasets

A DBMS is used to store, manage, and query data, enabling efficient retrieval and manipulation of information in databases.

Correct Answer: Word Processor

A word processor, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs, allows users to create, format, and edit text documents.

Correct Answer: Cloud Computing

Cloud computing allows businesses to access computing resources, storage, and applications over the internet, providing flexibility and scalability.

Correct Answer: HTTPS

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a protocol used to secure communication on websites by encrypting data transmitted between a user's browser and the website.

Correct Answer: MySQL

MySQL is a popular relational database management system (RDBMS) used to store, manage, and retrieve data organized in tables.

Correct Answer: Backing up critical business data to the cloud

Backing up critical data to the cloud is an essential disaster recovery measure that ensures data can be restored in case of hardware failure or other disasters.

Correct Answer: Relational Database

A relational database organizes data into tables with relationships between them, allowing for efficient queries and data management.

Correct Answer: It follows a fixed format and is well-labeled

Structured data follows a fixed format and is stored in traditional databases, making it easier to process and query.

Correct Answer: CPU

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) executes instructions from programs and performs calculations necessary for the system's operation.

Correct Answer: LAN

A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices within a limited geographical area, such as a building or campus.

Correct Answer: Faster read and write speeds

SSDs (Solid-State Drives) provide much faster data access speeds than traditional hard drives because they use flash memory with no moving parts.

Correct Answer: Data Warehouse

A data warehouse is a system used for storing large datasets, enabling organizations to analyze and derive insights from the data.

Correct Answer: Ransomware

Ransomware encrypts files or locks users out of their systems and demands a ransom for unlocking them.

Correct Answer: HTTPS

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts data transmitted between the client (browser) and the server to ensure secure communication.

Correct Answer: To manage and direct data traffic within a LAN

A network switch is used to direct data traffic within a LAN by sending data packets to the correct device.

Correct Answer: IaaS

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including storage, servers, and networking.

Correct Answer: Extract, Transform, Load

ETL refers to the process of extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a suitable format, and loading it into a target system, such as a data warehouse.

Correct Answer: Wi-Fi Access Point

A Wi-Fi access point allows wireless devices to connect to a network and communicate with other devices.

Correct Answer: Symmetric encryption

Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, making it faster but requiring secure key management.