WGU Introduction to IT - C182 - Pre-Assessment
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? Correct Answer: It is the technology used to
create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? Correct Answer: Network
administrator.
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? Correct Answer: Third generation.
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? Correct Answer: Machine language
Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a remote server? Correct Answer:
SaaS (Software as a Service)
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? Correct Answer: It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity
hard drive? Correct Answer: Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? Correct Answer:
Word processor.
Spreadsheet program.
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? Correct Answer:
External microphone.
USB flash drive.
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Correct Answer: Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content into
peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and popularity of
certain browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this scenario? Correct Answer: Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like
to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be made.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? Correct Answer: Timely
What are two parts of an information system? Correct Answer: Networks.
Databases.
, What is the difference between processing and storage? Correct Answer: Processing involves temporary
information, while storage involves permanent information.
What benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? Correct Answer: Costs for hardware
resources are decreased
Virtual Machines Correct Answer: A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use
multiple computers and multiple platforms
without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.
Peer-to-peer Correct Answer: Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
Client-server Correct Answer: One computer will request information from another computer, which
responds with requested information.
Operating System Correct Answer: Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through
the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? Correct Answer: An
Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? Correct Answer: Linux runs on both servers and
workstations.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also
blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? Correct Answer: Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? Correct Answer: Provided by
third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? Correct
Answer: Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? Correct
Answer: Establishes the customer's right to use the software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? Correct Answer:
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least
35 years? Correct Answer: A copyright
What are the two components a part of a central processing unit (CPU)? Correct Answer: Control unit
(CU).
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? Correct Answer: It is the technology used to
create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? Correct Answer: Network
administrator.
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? Correct Answer: Third generation.
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? Correct Answer: Machine language
Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a remote server? Correct Answer:
SaaS (Software as a Service)
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? Correct Answer: It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity
hard drive? Correct Answer: Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? Correct Answer:
Word processor.
Spreadsheet program.
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? Correct Answer:
External microphone.
USB flash drive.
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Correct Answer: Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates this content into
peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each country and region, and popularity of
certain browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this scenario? Correct Answer: Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like
to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be made.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? Correct Answer: Timely
What are two parts of an information system? Correct Answer: Networks.
Databases.
, What is the difference between processing and storage? Correct Answer: Processing involves temporary
information, while storage involves permanent information.
What benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? Correct Answer: Costs for hardware
resources are decreased
Virtual Machines Correct Answer: A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use
multiple computers and multiple platforms
without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.
Peer-to-peer Correct Answer: Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
Client-server Correct Answer: One computer will request information from another computer, which
responds with requested information.
Operating System Correct Answer: Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through
the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? Correct Answer: An
Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? Correct Answer: Linux runs on both servers and
workstations.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also
blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? Correct Answer: Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? Correct Answer: Provided by
third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? Correct
Answer: Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? Correct
Answer: Establishes the customer's right to use the software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? Correct Answer:
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least
35 years? Correct Answer: A copyright
What are the two components a part of a central processing unit (CPU)? Correct Answer: Control unit
(CU).
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
