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IBM Applied AI to IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

PRACTICE QUIZ

QUESTION 1 OF 14

Which of the following features are generally part of working in large companies, as opposed to small companies?

A
Irregular working hours
B
“Flatter” hierarchy
C
More predictable advancement trackCorrect Answer
D
Wider variety of challenges for a single position
Explanation:

Smaller companies often have a more flexible hierarchy and business trajectory.

QUESTION 2 OF 14

Where is the best place to host your portfolio?

A
Kaggle
B
Indeed
C
GitHubCorrect Answer
D
Reddit
Explanation:

GitHub is familiar and accessible to most tech professionals, and using it shows your familiarity with this common resource.

QUESTION 3 OF 14

What is ATS software?

A
Software that tracks applicants and their resumesCorrect Answer
B
Software used as an example in a portfolio
C
Software that automates the process of applying for a job
D
Software that generates resumes using templates
Explanation:

Employers often use applicant tracking system (ATS) software to filter resumes, which simplifies finding the applicants they want to interview.

QUESTION 4 OF 14

If you use a bulleted list, the bullets should be:

A
One paragraph each
B
Informative but conciseCorrect Answer
C
As long as they need to be to convey the information
D
Single words only
Explanation:

Bullet points should be brief, so edit carefully to make sure they include good information. GRADED QUIZ 1.Which of the following is most necessary for a software engineer? a) Domain-specific knowledge b) Client service skills c) An advanced degree d) Communication and presentation skills (CORRECT) Explanation: Software engineers need to be able to communicate with teams and convey plans to stakeholders.

QUESTION 5 OF 14

What is a characteristic function that software engineers do?

A
Extract and organize data from different sources, clean and prepare it, and then store and manage it in data repositories.
B
Design each piece of an application or system, and plan how the pieces will work together.Correct Answer
C
Translate business needs into software requirements.
D
Write help files and software documentation.
Explanation:

Software engineers design and create systems and networks as well as individual applications.

QUESTION 6 OF 14

What technological advancement has had a particular impact on demand for software engineers recently?

A
Cloud computingCorrect Answer
B
Online shopping
C
Smart-home devices
D
Automation of manufacturing
Explanation:

As more companies move to cloud services, the demand for new software that fits the new paradigm is also growing.

QUESTION 7 OF 14

In what field(s) do software engineers commonly work?

A
Mathematics and statistics
B
Academia
C
Technology
D
Many different fieldsCorrect Answer
Explanation:

Software engineering is used in many industries for many purposes, so the opportunities are broad ranging.

QUESTION 8 OF 14

What is a good source of portfolio content?

A
Work for previous employers covered by an NDA
B
Unfinished projects
C
Freelance workCorrect Answer
D
Examples found online
Explanation:

Many people work as freelancers to gain experience, and if you have permission, you can include freelance work as part of your portfolio.

QUESTION 9 OF 14

What is a good way to decide which skills to highlight in your portfolio?

A
Reading job listingsCorrect Answer
B
Including everything you’ve worked on
C
Using a template
D
Asking friends
Explanation:

To build a portfolio for the job you want, start by understanding which skills you will need to demonstrate by studying current job listings.

QUESTION 10 OF 14

If you decide to build a new project to include in your portfolio, what is good advice?

A
Use GitHub to host your projects.Correct Answer
B
Use whatever ideas come to mind since almost anything you work on will be interesting.
C
Don’t visit data science communities; you don’t want to accidentally plagiarize an idea.
D
Real-world data sets are messy – it’s best to avoid them for good results.
Explanation:

GitHub is accessible and familiar to most professionals in technical fields.

QUESTION 11 OF 14

Should you include hobbies and interests on your resume?

A
No, never.
B
Some are okay – it helps potential employers know you better.
C
Only if you have limited experience or skills relevant to the job.Correct Answer
D
Always, to provide a more well-rounded view of a potential candidate.
Explanation:

Hobbies can help flesh out your skills if they are not strong but can be distracting if they’re unrelated to the job.

QUESTION 12 OF 14

What is usually the largest part of your resume?

A
Contact information
B
Work experienceCorrect Answer
C
Education
D
Skill summary
Explanation:

The work experience section is usually the largest part of your resume.

QUESTION 13 OF 14

What is a good way to make your resume work well with search engine optimization (SEO) and applicant tracking system (ATS) software?

A
Use very specialized vocabulary and jargon.
B
Add large image files.
C
Use and repeat as many keywords as possible.
D
Add alt-text to every image, photo, and graphic you use.Correct Answer
Explanation:

Users and website visitors who are visually impaired rely on alt-text and screen readers to understand graphic content, and this also adds keywords.

QUESTION 14 OF 14

What are some important tasks of a software engineer?

A
Analyzing users’ needs and then planning and creating software that will meet those needs.  Correct Answer
B
Coordinating the team, making sure the team is meeting goals and milestones
C
Trying out new software to make sure it works as expected. 
D
Making software intuitive and easy to use, including addressing important accessibility concerns.

Ready to test your recall?

Which of the following features are generally part of working in large companies, as opposed to small companies?

A
Irregular working hours
B
“Flatter” hierarchy
C
More predictable advancement track
D
Wider variety of challenges for a single position

How confident are you in this answer?