WGU C182 Exam Questions and Answers
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Application Software - Correct answer-Programs end users run to accomplish
tasks.
Productivity Software - Correct answer-Application software used to aid in
productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets.
Internet Usage Software - Correct answer-Email, FTP client, web browser
System Software - Correct answer-Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS
Server Software - Correct answer-Works with hardware to provide network
service.
Local Application - Correct answer-Software stored on an individual computer.
Intranet - Correct answer-A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
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, Cloud Computing - Correct answer-Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not
normally have.
Operating Systems - Correct answer-Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain computer environment.
Kernel - Correct answer-Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.
Device Drivers - Correct answer-Interface b/w OS and hardware.
Shell - Correct answer-Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides
access to the kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.
Services (Daemons) - Correct answer-OS programs that start when OS is loaded.
They run in the background and wait for an event to initiate.
Utility Programs - Correct answer-Allow user to monitor system performance.
Web Server - Correct answer-Role is to respond to HTTP requests.
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Graded A+
Application Software - Correct answer-Programs end users run to accomplish
tasks.
Productivity Software - Correct answer-Application software used to aid in
productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets.
Internet Usage Software - Correct answer-Email, FTP client, web browser
System Software - Correct answer-Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS
Server Software - Correct answer-Works with hardware to provide network
service.
Local Application - Correct answer-Software stored on an individual computer.
Intranet - Correct answer-A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
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, Cloud Computing - Correct answer-Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not
normally have.
Operating Systems - Correct answer-Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain computer environment.
Kernel - Correct answer-Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.
Device Drivers - Correct answer-Interface b/w OS and hardware.
Shell - Correct answer-Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides
access to the kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.
Services (Daemons) - Correct answer-OS programs that start when OS is loaded.
They run in the background and wait for an event to initiate.
Utility Programs - Correct answer-Allow user to monitor system performance.
Web Server - Correct answer-Role is to respond to HTTP requests.
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