WGU C182 – Introduction to IT Practice Test
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| 2026/27 Updates | 100% correct
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Term
Which of the following is an example of what 1 GB would store?
a. Thousands of books.
b. An mp3 file of a song.
c. A library of movies.
d. A large text file
(Module: Components of Computer Hardware)
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d. Answering e-mails from potential
a. Smalltalk.
customers.
c. To install and maintain network
a. Thousands of books.
resources
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Term
Which of the following describes the duties of a security administrator?
Select 2 that apply.
,a. Keeps user account information up to date.
b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and
align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a
computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
(Module: IT as a Discipline)
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a. Software must be part of the computer system in order for the system to be
useful.
c. A computer system needs software to be able to communicate with users as well
as other computers.
d. The software in a computer system may be shared if the system is a part of a
network.
a. Each year, the annual sales data was gathered for the same time period, using the
same instruments and collection processes.
(Reliable data has been collected and inputted in a consistent manner for a length
of time.)
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a
computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
d. Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that
interface with peripheral devices.
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Term
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software
license?
a. Open-source software is purchased from a vendor
b. Proprietary software can be copyrighted by the business that uses it
whereas open-source software cannot be copyrighted
c. Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is
free
d. Open-source software lacks technical support whereas proprietary
software provides this assistance.
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c. Proprietary software has a
c. They were a response to the need
cost whereas open-source
to easily calculate missile trajectories.
software is free
d. It is the technology used to create,
b. To institute protocols to protect the
maintain, and make information
databases from external threats
accessible.
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Objective Assessment | OA | Questions and Answers
| 2026/27 Updates | 100% correct
Correct
Incorrect
Questions and Answers
, 1 of 142
Term
Which of the following is an example of what 1 GB would store?
a. Thousands of books.
b. An mp3 file of a song.
c. A library of movies.
d. A large text file
(Module: Components of Computer Hardware)
Give this one a try later!
d. Answering e-mails from potential
a. Smalltalk.
customers.
c. To install and maintain network
a. Thousands of books.
resources
Don't know?
2 of 142
Term
Which of the following describes the duties of a security administrator?
Select 2 that apply.
,a. Keeps user account information up to date.
b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and
align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a
computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
(Module: IT as a Discipline)
Give this one a try later!
a. Software must be part of the computer system in order for the system to be
useful.
c. A computer system needs software to be able to communicate with users as well
as other computers.
d. The software in a computer system may be shared if the system is a part of a
network.
a. Each year, the annual sales data was gathered for the same time period, using the
same instruments and collection processes.
(Reliable data has been collected and inputted in a consistent manner for a length
of time.)
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a
computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
d. Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that
interface with peripheral devices.
, Don't know?
3 of 142
Term
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software
license?
a. Open-source software is purchased from a vendor
b. Proprietary software can be copyrighted by the business that uses it
whereas open-source software cannot be copyrighted
c. Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is
free
d. Open-source software lacks technical support whereas proprietary
software provides this assistance.
Give this one a try later!
c. Proprietary software has a
c. They were a response to the need
cost whereas open-source
to easily calculate missile trajectories.
software is free
d. It is the technology used to create,
b. To institute protocols to protect the
maintain, and make information
databases from external threats
accessible.
Don't know?
4 of 142
