WGU: Information Technology Management Essentials -
D075 Questions and Answers with complete solution
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
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
In today's environment, more and more companies are providing "smart"
household items such as lights, doorbells, and refrigerators that can be
controlled via applications on consumers' phones or tablets. What is the common
term for this type of technology?
Internet of things
What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop or desktop
computer?
It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
Which part of a computer executes the computations required by the software?
the computer processing unit
Which category of software includes programs such as word processors and PDF
document readers?
Application software
What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system?
File, memory, and process management
Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary memory?
Cut and paste
Which type of device is an ethernet card?
Network interface controller (NIC)
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
To uniquely identify a computer on a network
In order to implement a client/server network, which type bus topology is most
appropriate?
A star topology
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 authenticated?
A password
A discussion board facilitates communication between geographically dispersed
group members. What is the correct term to describe an initial post and its
subsequent comments?
A thread
How does a Gantt chart facilitate project management?
It identifies and sequences the tasks of a project
, A business organization can increase collaboration if it has a database of its
internal reports, articles, documents, policies, and decisions. Which tool helps
manage this type of information?
A knowledge management system
On a day-to-day basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief
technology officer?
Managing the IT group and designing the IT architecture
What is the title of the person within an IT department whose responsibility is to
set policies for passwords, create rules for backup and recovery, and facilitate
the protection of the data center and computers with the data and information?
Chief information security officer
What is the distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information?
Data that have been given context become information
What is the purpose of a dashboard in business intelligence (BI) software?
It is a visual presentation of graphs, charts, and diagrams
What is the standard programming language that is used to extract and update
data in most relational databases?
Structured Query Language (SQL)
When using extract, transform, and load (ETL), what is done during the
"transform" step?
The data are normalized and structured
When a company spends money on data management, it uses a metric to
measure the benefit of this spending relative to the cost. What is this metric
called?
Return on investment
One perpetual issue with corporate data is ensuring the data are accurate and
valid. Procedures that apply to end users, managers, and IT personnel are often
put in place to ensure good data. What is the term that describes this effort?
Data governance
What is the purpose of the primary key in a database?
It uniquely identifies the records in a specific table
What is the purpose of a foreign key in a database?
It is used to link two tables together
A company decides to turn its networks and databases over to a third party to
manage and to provide access. What term describes the specific solution used by
this company?
Cloud database
Endothon Company buys cabinet hardware from one manufacturer. Due to
limited storage space for inventory, Endothon has partnered with the
manufacturer to ship hardware just when it is needed. Which component of the IT
supply chain could the company set up to efficiently communicate what it needs
each week?
An extranet that provides the manufacturer access to data at Endothon
The IT department of a company has been asked to provide systems for financial
and investment management. Which business department has the greatest need
for this type of system?
D075 Questions and Answers with complete solution
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
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
In today's environment, more and more companies are providing "smart"
household items such as lights, doorbells, and refrigerators that can be
controlled via applications on consumers' phones or tablets. What is the common
term for this type of technology?
Internet of things
What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop or desktop
computer?
It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
Which part of a computer executes the computations required by the software?
the computer processing unit
Which category of software includes programs such as word processors and PDF
document readers?
Application software
What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system?
File, memory, and process management
Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary memory?
Cut and paste
Which type of device is an ethernet card?
Network interface controller (NIC)
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
To uniquely identify a computer on a network
In order to implement a client/server network, which type bus topology is most
appropriate?
A star topology
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 authenticated?
A password
A discussion board facilitates communication between geographically dispersed
group members. What is the correct term to describe an initial post and its
subsequent comments?
A thread
How does a Gantt chart facilitate project management?
It identifies and sequences the tasks of a project
, A business organization can increase collaboration if it has a database of its
internal reports, articles, documents, policies, and decisions. Which tool helps
manage this type of information?
A knowledge management system
On a day-to-day basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief
technology officer?
Managing the IT group and designing the IT architecture
What is the title of the person within an IT department whose responsibility is to
set policies for passwords, create rules for backup and recovery, and facilitate
the protection of the data center and computers with the data and information?
Chief information security officer
What is the distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information?
Data that have been given context become information
What is the purpose of a dashboard in business intelligence (BI) software?
It is a visual presentation of graphs, charts, and diagrams
What is the standard programming language that is used to extract and update
data in most relational databases?
Structured Query Language (SQL)
When using extract, transform, and load (ETL), what is done during the
"transform" step?
The data are normalized and structured
When a company spends money on data management, it uses a metric to
measure the benefit of this spending relative to the cost. What is this metric
called?
Return on investment
One perpetual issue with corporate data is ensuring the data are accurate and
valid. Procedures that apply to end users, managers, and IT personnel are often
put in place to ensure good data. What is the term that describes this effort?
Data governance
What is the purpose of the primary key in a database?
It uniquely identifies the records in a specific table
What is the purpose of a foreign key in a database?
It is used to link two tables together
A company decides to turn its networks and databases over to a third party to
manage and to provide access. What term describes the specific solution used by
this company?
Cloud database
Endothon Company buys cabinet hardware from one manufacturer. Due to
limited storage space for inventory, Endothon has partnered with the
manufacturer to ship hardware just when it is needed. Which component of the IT
supply chain could the company set up to efficiently communicate what it needs
each week?
An extranet that provides the manufacturer access to data at Endothon
The IT department of a company has been asked to provide systems for financial
and investment management. Which business department has the greatest need
for this type of system?
