Computing Disciplines
Which of the 5 disciplines focused mainly on maintaining networks, devices, and computer security?
Information Technology or IT.
Which of the 5 careers pathway designs and test the physical parts of a computer?
Hardware Engineer.
Which career uses electronic health records and telemedicine?
Healthcare
Who is considered an early computer programmer for writing an algorithm for Babbage’s Analytical Engine?
Ada Lovelace
What does the term “digital divide” mean?
The gap between people who have access to technology and reliable internet and those who do not.
Which discipline focuses on problem solving and algorithms?
Computer Science or CS.
What degree is most common to have when becoming a software engineer?
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
What technology helps farmers track equipment locations and improve farming efficiency?
GPS-guided precision farming
Who developed the theoretical Turing machine?
Alan Turing
Name one group that remains underrepresented in many computing careers or degree programs.
Women, Black professionals, Hispanic professionals, or Indigenous professionals.
What is one major difference between software engineering and computer engineering?
Software builds and maintains software while computer engineering deals with hardware.
What is the salary range for a systems analyst?
$75,000–$120,000.
How do finance businesses such as FinTech use computing to protect customers?
Fraud detection systems to identify suspicious transactions
Which computing pioneer helped influence the creation of COBOL?
Grace Hopper
How can limited access to high-speed internet affect someone who wants a computing career?
It can make online learning, training, job applications, and access to technology resources more difficult.
A bank needs technology that can help organize different bank accounts. Which discipline would best help with this situation?
Information Systems or IS.
Name one certification that will help you become a cybersecurity analyst.
CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP.
Name two ways computing is used in entertainment.
CGI rendering, video game engines, or streaming recommendation algorithms
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
Name two ways schools or communities can make computing careers more accessible.
Provide affordable internet, computing classes, mentorship, devices, or accessible training. Any two.
A new company is developing a new phone. Give one contribution that each discipline could contribute towards the creation of the phone. (You may do only one discipline)
CS creates algorithms, SE builds the software, CE creates the hardware, IT creates networks, and IS connects technology with data.
Someone wants to design cloud infrastructure and computer networks. Name the career, one certification, and the salary range.
Network/Cloud Architect; Cisco CCNA or AWS Solutions Architect; $85,000–$155,000
A farm uses drones to photograph crops and sensors to measure soil conditions. Explain how computing helps the farmer.
It collects and analyzes information about crops and soil, helping farmers make better decisions about irrigation and crop management
Which computing pioneer invented the World Wide Web, and in what year was it invented.
Tim Berners-Lee, in 1989
A student lives in a rural area with unreliable internet and has few opportunities to learn programming. Identify the problem and suggest two ways to help.
The digital divide. Solutions could be expanding access, providing computers, offering local coding classes, or connecting the student with mentors.