PTI - Chapter 15

True/False
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. F
7. T
8. T
9. T
10.T
 
Multiple Choice
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. D
8. B

Matching
1. e
2. d
3. j
4. g
5. h
6. b
7. f
8. i
9. a
10. c

Short Answer
1. This is a great opportunity for one to work with his or her hands. Many people have more of a mechanical aptitude than an intellectual aptitude.

    Factors should you consider when selecting a trade school :
     - Find out of the hours of instruction meet or exceed the minimum requirements to get a job
     - Make sure they are current with industry standards
     - Get feedback from other sources
     -  Compare the price of tuition
     -  Make sure this is what you want to do

2. The benefit of professional growth and continuing education is staying aware of new products and services in the computer industry because technology changes so rapidly.

    Some ways can be kept up-to-date about industry trends and technologies are participate in professional growth and continuing education activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, conventions, and trade shows.

3. It depends on your personal strengths and goals. For people who are hands-on, the more vendor specific certifications might be more appropriate.

     Preparation for a certification exam requires experience or special classes, many of which are offered by trade schools, community colleges, and adult education centers. After certification requirements are met, proficiency in an area is acknowledged with a certificate.

4.  Training programs that prepare applications for the certification test. Other types of certification are beneficial to those interested in programmer / developer certification are Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), IBM Certified Solution Developer, Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA), Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD), Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), and Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD).

    Those people who might be interested in programmer / developer certification are Java programmers, Mobile application developers, Oracle database managers, Programming consultants, SQL programmers, Web software developers, XML developers.

5. Hardware certification is the process through which computer hardware is tested to ensure it is compatible with specific software packages, and operates as intended in critical situations.

    The people who may be interested in hardware certification :
     - cable installation technicians
     - computer repair technicians
     - corporate trainers
     - help desk specialist
     - IT consultants