WGU: D075 Information Technology
Management Essentials Exam
Qu es ti on s a n d A n s we rs
1. Many websites keep track of a user's actions and information.
They store much of this information on the user's computer in a
private folder on the hard drive. What are these very small files
called?: Tracking cookies
2. What is the title of the person in the organization who is directly
responsible for the setup and operation of the organization's
networks, including hardware and software?: Network administrator
3. In today's environment, more and more companies are providing
"smart" household items such as lights, doorbells, and refrigerators
that can be con- trolled via applications on consumers' phones or
tablets. What is the common term for this type of technology?: Internet
of things
4. What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop
or desktop computer?: It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
5. Which part of a computer executes the computations required by
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, the soft- ware?: the computer processing unit
6. Which category of software includes programs such as word
processors and PDF document readers?: Application software
7. What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system?: File,
memory, and process management
8. Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary
memory?: Cut and paste
9. Which type of device is an ethernet card?: Network interface controller (NIC)
10. What is the purpose of a MAC address?: To uniquely identify a computer on a
network
11. In order to implement a client/server network, which type
bus topology is most appropriate?: A star topology
12. A local drafting firm has a secured local area network that
uses Ethernet cables to connect to client computers. After ensuring
that the computer is connected to the network, what must a user
provide in order to be authenti- cated?: A password
13. A discussion board facilitates communication between
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Management Essentials Exam
Qu es ti on s a n d A n s we rs
1. Many websites keep track of a user's actions and information.
They store much of this information on the user's computer in a
private folder on the hard drive. What are these very small files
called?: Tracking cookies
2. What is the title of the person in the organization who is directly
responsible for the setup and operation of the organization's
networks, including hardware and software?: Network administrator
3. In today's environment, more and more companies are providing
"smart" household items such as lights, doorbells, and refrigerators
that can be con- trolled via applications on consumers' phones or
tablets. What is the common term for this type of technology?: Internet
of things
4. What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop
or desktop computer?: It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
5. Which part of a computer executes the computations required by
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, the soft- ware?: the computer processing unit
6. Which category of software includes programs such as word
processors and PDF document readers?: Application software
7. What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system?: File,
memory, and process management
8. Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary
memory?: Cut and paste
9. Which type of device is an ethernet card?: Network interface controller (NIC)
10. What is the purpose of a MAC address?: To uniquely identify a computer on a
network
11. In order to implement a client/server network, which type
bus topology is most appropriate?: A star topology
12. A local drafting firm has a secured local area network that
uses Ethernet cables to connect to client computers. After ensuring
that the computer is connected to the network, what must a user
provide in order to be authenti- cated?: A password
13. A discussion board facilitates communication between
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