WGU D075 Information Technology
Management Essentials assessment
verified to pass
File, memory, and process management
An operating system (OS), often called a platform, is a collection of computer
programs that work together to manage hardware and software to ensure that
they are working properly. The platform is the groundwork for all system
software and performs jobs like allocating memory, administering input and
output, and managing files.What are the three major functions of a computer
operating system?
Routers forward information throughout a network, switches filter the
information to the correct part of a network, and hubs are a common point of
connection on a network. A server houses information in a central location,
and clients access that information through a connection to the server.What is
the difference between a router, a switch, a hub, and a server?
When data are collected, they come in three forms (unstructured, structured,
and semi-structured), but the most common form is unstructured.What are the
three forms data come in?
Cut and pasteWhich method of sharing data requires the use of temporary
memory?
Managing the IT group and designing the IT architectureOn a day-to-day
basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief technology officer?
A network administratorWhat 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?
,Data that have been given context become information.What is the
distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information?
The data are normalized and structured.When using extract, transform, and
load (ETL), what is done during the "transform" step?
Search engine marketingWhich strategy includes purchasing paid
advertisements that appear at the top of results pages in a web browser?
SupervisorsWhich level of management gets the most detailed reports directly
from the transaction processing system?
The transaction processing system (TPS)A large online retailer uses a
decision support system (DSS) to develop scenarios for the executive team to
evaluate.
What is the primary source of the data used by this DSS?
Increased user control of the organization's websiteHow have online web
development tools benefitted small businesses?
Wi-Fi-connected drones with GPS and cameraWildland fires are often difficult
to map and assess while they are active, and this creates difficulties for
wildland firefighters.
Which IoT solution can be used to address this problem?
Real-time communicationWhat is the approach that a business would use to
facilitate communication when the business has employees that are in
different locations and telecommute for work?
, A client computer on a networkWhich type of computer runs a network
operating system (NOS)?
Computer System AdministratorA large company has decided to invest in new
IT systems, including a new server. Which IT professional should be tasked
with setting up and maintaining the server?
Local area network (LAN)A small business has a single network that allows
every employee to connect through a central server when they are in the
company's main office. What type of network is the business using?
Business and leadership experienceWhat is the most important qualification
that a Chief Information Officer (CIO) must possess?
Switches filter the information to the correct part of a networkWhat is the
purpose of a network switch?
Network AdministratorPolicies must be enacted and enforced to protect
corporate assets. These policies include strong passwords, safe web
browsing protocols, firewall implementations, and malware protection. Who is
the IT professional responsible for enacting these policies?
IT ManagerA company is planning several IT projects including a major
software development project. The software development project will be
organized using the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology.
Which IT professional should be called upon to create a detailed project plan
for this effort?
ClientsWhat is the term used to refer to end-user computers on a network?
Management Essentials assessment
verified to pass
File, memory, and process management
An operating system (OS), often called a platform, is a collection of computer
programs that work together to manage hardware and software to ensure that
they are working properly. The platform is the groundwork for all system
software and performs jobs like allocating memory, administering input and
output, and managing files.What are the three major functions of a computer
operating system?
Routers forward information throughout a network, switches filter the
information to the correct part of a network, and hubs are a common point of
connection on a network. A server houses information in a central location,
and clients access that information through a connection to the server.What is
the difference between a router, a switch, a hub, and a server?
When data are collected, they come in three forms (unstructured, structured,
and semi-structured), but the most common form is unstructured.What are the
three forms data come in?
Cut and pasteWhich method of sharing data requires the use of temporary
memory?
Managing the IT group and designing the IT architectureOn a day-to-day
basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief technology officer?
A network administratorWhat 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?
,Data that have been given context become information.What is the
distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information?
The data are normalized and structured.When using extract, transform, and
load (ETL), what is done during the "transform" step?
Search engine marketingWhich strategy includes purchasing paid
advertisements that appear at the top of results pages in a web browser?
SupervisorsWhich level of management gets the most detailed reports directly
from the transaction processing system?
The transaction processing system (TPS)A large online retailer uses a
decision support system (DSS) to develop scenarios for the executive team to
evaluate.
What is the primary source of the data used by this DSS?
Increased user control of the organization's websiteHow have online web
development tools benefitted small businesses?
Wi-Fi-connected drones with GPS and cameraWildland fires are often difficult
to map and assess while they are active, and this creates difficulties for
wildland firefighters.
Which IoT solution can be used to address this problem?
Real-time communicationWhat is the approach that a business would use to
facilitate communication when the business has employees that are in
different locations and telecommute for work?
, A client computer on a networkWhich type of computer runs a network
operating system (NOS)?
Computer System AdministratorA large company has decided to invest in new
IT systems, including a new server. Which IT professional should be tasked
with setting up and maintaining the server?
Local area network (LAN)A small business has a single network that allows
every employee to connect through a central server when they are in the
company's main office. What type of network is the business using?
Business and leadership experienceWhat is the most important qualification
that a Chief Information Officer (CIO) must possess?
Switches filter the information to the correct part of a networkWhat is the
purpose of a network switch?
Network AdministratorPolicies must be enacted and enforced to protect
corporate assets. These policies include strong passwords, safe web
browsing protocols, firewall implementations, and malware protection. Who is
the IT professional responsible for enacting these policies?
IT ManagerA company is planning several IT projects including a major
software development project. The software development project will be
organized using the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology.
Which IT professional should be called upon to create a detailed project plan
for this effort?
ClientsWhat is the term used to refer to end-user computers on a network?
