John Is Considering Getting a College Degree in the IT

question 148

Multiple Choice

John is considering getting a college degree in the IT field. He is confused about which degree he needs. Connie said she would help him by offering some guidance.
-John thinks he would like to focus his studies on programming computers.He is not interested in the hardware aspects.Connie should tell him he needs to major in ____.

• A) computer engineering
• B) computer science
• C) information systems
• D) information technology

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral changes in living organisms.

Pineal Gland

A small, pine-cone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain that produces and secretes the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.