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REA is the acknowledged leader in CLEP* preparation, with the most extensive library of CLEP* titles available. Our test preps for CLEP* exams help you earn college credit, save on tuition, and get a college degree.
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Our CLEP® test preps are perfect for adults returning to college (or attending for the first time), military service members, high-school graduates looking to earn college credit, or home-schooled students with knowledge that can translate into college credit.
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The online REA Study Center gives you two full-length practice tests and the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available today. Instant score reports help you zero in on the topics that give you trouble now and show you how to arrive at the correct answer—so youll be prepared on test day. Access the REA Study Center at: www.REA.com/StudyCenter
About the Author
Naresh Dhanda received his bachelors degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He holds a masters degree in Chemistry from the University of London, London, England, and a masters degree in Computer Science from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. For the past twenty-five years, he has taught mathematics and computer science at colleges and universities across the country. He is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Middlesex County College, Edison, New Jersey.
Table of Contents
About Our Author
About Research & Education Association
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Passing the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications Exam
Getting Started
The REA Study Center
An Overview of the Exam
All About the CLEP Program
Options for Military Personnel and Veterans
SSD Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities
6-Week Study Plan
Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Exam
Online Diagnostic Test
Chapter 2
Computer Hardware and Information Technology
Computers Today
The Basics of Computers
Digital Representation of Data in Computers
Categories of Computers
Computer Input Devices—Hardware
Computer Processing Unit (CPU)—Hardware
Computer Output Devices—Hardware
Computer Storage Devices—Hardware
USB Flash Drives and CD/DVD/Blue-Ray as Storage Devices
Communications Using Computers
Wired Communication Media
Wireless Communication Media
Communication Devices
Computer Networking Devices
Components of a Computer
Computer Networks—Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and Enterprise Network Architecture
Chapter 3
Computer Software, Information Systems, and Application Software in Organizations
Software
System Software and Operating Systems
Network Operating Systems
Application Software
Database Packages
Web Browser Application Software
Communication Systems—Office Systems Technology
Specialized Information Systems
Electronic Data Interchange
Enterprise-Wide Systems
Node, Network, and Internet
World Wide Web, Webpage, Website, and Webserver
Web Technology and Programming
Webpage Development
Chapter 4
Information Systems Software Development
Basic Concepts in Information Systems
Information System Development: Methods and Tools
Project Management
Information (Data) Processing: Types and Methods
User Interface Design
Development and Purposes of Information Standards
Chapter 5
Programming Concepts and Data Management
Algorithm, Semantics, and Pseudocode in Programming
Programming Language Syntax and Structures (Pseudocode)
Programming Logic
Objected-Oriented Programming and Object-Oriented Methods
Data Types
Data Structures
Types of Data Structures
File Structures
Other Data Structures
Database Management System
Database Models
Functions of DBMS
Data Processing
Database Hierarchy—Organizing Data and Information in Databases
Database Structures—Important Terms in Database
Structured Query Language (SQL) and Database Management
Chapter 6
Business, Social, and Ethical Implications and Issues
The Economic Effects of Information Technology
Privacy Concerns in the Age of Information Technology
Intellectual Property Rights and Legal Issues/Open Source Initiatives
Telecommuting and Virtual Teams
Ergonomics and Information Technology
The Impact of Information Technology on Globalization
Careers in Information Systems and Information Technology
Knowledge Management
System, Application, and PC Security and Controls
Business Strategies
Business Strategies and Business Process Reengineering
Business Strategies and Business Process Modeling
Business Strategies and E-Commerce
Computer Threats
Computer Ethics and Society
Practice Test 1 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter )
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter )
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Glossary
Index