WGU C182 Exam 2023 Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known
as what? - ANSWER-This loosely defines *Information Technology.*
Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring OSs, and
performing some scripting are the roles of which type of administrator? - ANSWER-
These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Systems Administrator*.
Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for network
communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which type of
administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles associated with a
*Network Administrator*.
Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are
roles of which type of administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles
associated with a *Database Administrator*.
Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which
type of administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles associated with
a *Security Administrator*.
Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web servers are the
roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be referred to as a
"webmaster" and may or may not be responsible for the server hardware. - ANSWER-
These are typically the roles associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - ANSWER-Troubleshooting/problem-
solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (scripting), system
security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data. - ANSWER-Processed
,Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - ANSWER-Data is *less*
structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process. - ANSWER-Information
What does DIKW refer to? - ANSWER-Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data? - ANSWER-Data consists of raw
inputs, whereas information consists of data that has been processed into more useful
material.
A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that use these
tools in order to manipulate data to obtain information describes what? - ANSWER-This
is an *Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - ANSWER-Relevant - timely -
thorough - accurate - reliable
What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to? - ANSWER-Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform? - ANSWER-IPO / IPO+S - Input -
Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what? - ANSWER-The
physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what? -
ANSWER-Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system? - ANSWER-A
*computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what? - ANSWER-Users
What is a network protocol? - ANSWER-A standard set of rules used to determine how
networks communicate with each other.
What is the most common network protocol? - ANSWER-TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system? - ANSWER-CPU - memory -
input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer
components is known as what? - ANSWER-This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
, What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input,
output, and long-term storage? - ANSWER-The *I/O system*.
What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use? - ANSWER-
Computer memory (RAM)
The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and allows hardware
to communicate with other hardware on the motherboard. - ANSWER-The system
*bus*.
The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and expansion cards in
any computer. - ANSWER-The *motherboard*.
The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the computer is shut
down. - ANSWER-The *hard drive*.
A video card or wireless network card may be located in an _______________ slot. -
ANSWER-Expansion
A CPU consists of what two parts? - ANSWER-The ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the
CU (control unit).
What controls the speed at which instructions are processed? - ANSWER-The *system
clock*.
What retrieves instructions and raw input data and sends that data to the ALU for
processing? - ANSWER-The *Control Unit* (CU).
What does the actual processing of the data, sent by the CU, to display on the screen? -
ANSWER-The *Arithmetic Logic Unit* (ALU).
What is the measurement unit used to identify the clock speed of today's computers
(Hz, MHz, GHz, etc)? - ANSWER-The clock speed of computers today is measured in
*GHz*.
A computer can only run programs if it has a sufficient amount of ___________. -
ANSWER-Memory
Is system memory used for short-term storage or long-term storage? - ANSWER-Short-
term storage
What are the two main forms of RAM? - ANSWER-Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static
RAM (SRAM).
What does ROM stand for? - ANSWER-ROM stands for read-only memory.
Answers (Graded A)
Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are examples of *scripting languages*.
BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming
language? - ANSWER-These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known
as what? - ANSWER-This loosely defines *Information Technology.*
Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring OSs, and
performing some scripting are the roles of which type of administrator? - ANSWER-
These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Systems Administrator*.
Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for network
communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which type of
administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles associated with a
*Network Administrator*.
Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are
roles of which type of administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles
associated with a *Database Administrator*.
Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which
type of administrator? - ANSWER-These are typically some of the roles associated with
a *Security Administrator*.
Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web servers are the
roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be referred to as a
"webmaster" and may or may not be responsible for the server hardware. - ANSWER-
These are typically the roles associated with a *Web Administrator*.
What are some skills desired for IT personnel? - ANSWER-Troubleshooting/problem-
solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (scripting), system
security, hardware.
Information can be defined as _________ data. - ANSWER-Processed
,Is data *more* or *less* structured than information? - ANSWER-Data is *less*
structured than information.
__________ is the output of some process. - ANSWER-Information
What does DIKW refer to? - ANSWER-Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom
What is the difference between information and data? - ANSWER-Data consists of raw
inputs, whereas information consists of data that has been processed into more useful
material.
A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that use these
tools in order to manipulate data to obtain information describes what? - ANSWER-This
is an *Information System*.
What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of? - ANSWER-Relevant - timely -
thorough - accurate - reliable
What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to? - ANSWER-Input - Processing - Output - Storage
What four operations does a computer perform? - ANSWER-IPO / IPO+S - Input -
Processing - Output - Storage
The physical components of the computer are referred to as what? - ANSWER-The
physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what? -
ANSWER-Software
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable
communication with each other refers to what in a computer system? - ANSWER-A
*computer network*.
The people who use the computer system are known as what? - ANSWER-Users
What is a network protocol? - ANSWER-A standard set of rules used to determine how
networks communicate with each other.
What is the most common network protocol? - ANSWER-TCP/IP
What are the 4 main components of a computer system? - ANSWER-CPU - memory -
input/output (I/O) - bus
The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer
components is known as what? - ANSWER-This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
, What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input,
output, and long-term storage? - ANSWER-The *I/O system*.
What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use? - ANSWER-
Computer memory (RAM)
The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and allows hardware
to communicate with other hardware on the motherboard. - ANSWER-The system
*bus*.
The main circuit board which houses the CPU, memory chips, and expansion cards in
any computer. - ANSWER-The *motherboard*.
The device used for long-term storage that saves data even when the computer is shut
down. - ANSWER-The *hard drive*.
A video card or wireless network card may be located in an _______________ slot. -
ANSWER-Expansion
A CPU consists of what two parts? - ANSWER-The ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the
CU (control unit).
What controls the speed at which instructions are processed? - ANSWER-The *system
clock*.
What retrieves instructions and raw input data and sends that data to the ALU for
processing? - ANSWER-The *Control Unit* (CU).
What does the actual processing of the data, sent by the CU, to display on the screen? -
ANSWER-The *Arithmetic Logic Unit* (ALU).
What is the measurement unit used to identify the clock speed of today's computers
(Hz, MHz, GHz, etc)? - ANSWER-The clock speed of computers today is measured in
*GHz*.
A computer can only run programs if it has a sufficient amount of ___________. -
ANSWER-Memory
Is system memory used for short-term storage or long-term storage? - ANSWER-Short-
term storage
What are the two main forms of RAM? - ANSWER-Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static
RAM (SRAM).
What does ROM stand for? - ANSWER-ROM stands for read-only memory.
