WGU C182 FInal Exam Study Set- 195
Questions with Certified Solutions
What is the definition of information technology? - AnswerIt is the technology used to
create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
AnswerNetwork Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - AnswerThird
generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - Answermachine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - AnswerSaas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - AnswerIt 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? - AnswerDesktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
AnswerSpreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
AnswerExternal microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - AnswerInformation 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 scenerio? - AnswerData
a dept manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager
would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decision for the next
, year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager
considering? - AnswerReliable
Which two are parts of an information system? - AnswerDatabases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - AnswerProcessing involves
temporary information, while storage involves permenant information.
What type of information processing allows input data to be accepted as a set of
records and processed as a unit? - AnswerBatch processing
What is the role of the systems administrator? - AnswerTo install and maintain
network resources.
Which action would be important for the IT department to take in order to help their
business meet the goal of increased expansion? - AnswerExpanding the
infrasturcture to support additional locations.
What step should be taken by a business when a third-party solution is found that will
benefit a project? - AnswerContact the group to arrange a demo of their product.
Which risk assessment question is part of the initiation phase? - AnswerCould the end
users reject the outcome of the project?
In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - AnswerPlanning
What effect does scope creep have on a project? - AnswerIt increases unplanned
costs for the project.
Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an
information system? - AnswerAllowing easy access to customer account information.
Which type of systems testing includes having the customer test the system in an
operational setting to see if it is useful? - AnswerUser Acceptance
Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end
users? - AnswerPilot
What are two necessary elements of business continutiy planning? -
AnswerIdentifying risks that may occur
Assessing key organizational activities. - Answer
Questions with Certified Solutions
What is the definition of information technology? - AnswerIt is the technology used to
create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
AnswerNetwork Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - AnswerThird
generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - Answermachine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - AnswerSaas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - AnswerIt 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? - AnswerDesktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
AnswerSpreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
AnswerExternal microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - AnswerInformation 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 scenerio? - AnswerData
a dept manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager
would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decision for the next
, year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager
considering? - AnswerReliable
Which two are parts of an information system? - AnswerDatabases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - AnswerProcessing involves
temporary information, while storage involves permenant information.
What type of information processing allows input data to be accepted as a set of
records and processed as a unit? - AnswerBatch processing
What is the role of the systems administrator? - AnswerTo install and maintain
network resources.
Which action would be important for the IT department to take in order to help their
business meet the goal of increased expansion? - AnswerExpanding the
infrasturcture to support additional locations.
What step should be taken by a business when a third-party solution is found that will
benefit a project? - AnswerContact the group to arrange a demo of their product.
Which risk assessment question is part of the initiation phase? - AnswerCould the end
users reject the outcome of the project?
In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - AnswerPlanning
What effect does scope creep have on a project? - AnswerIt increases unplanned
costs for the project.
Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an
information system? - AnswerAllowing easy access to customer account information.
Which type of systems testing includes having the customer test the system in an
operational setting to see if it is useful? - AnswerUser Acceptance
Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end
users? - AnswerPilot
What are two necessary elements of business continutiy planning? -
AnswerIdentifying risks that may occur
Assessing key organizational activities. - Answer
