C182 Introduction to IT WGU
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible - (correct Answer) -
Information Technology
What 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
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - (correct Answer) - SaaS
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 scenerio? - (correct Answer) -
Data
A Departmenatal 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) - Reliable
What is the difference between processing and storage? - (correct Answer) - Processing involves
temporary information, while storage involves permanent information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - (correct Answer) - Security of
, information is increased
Match each description with the type of computing systems in describes.
1) Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
2) A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple
platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers
2) One computer will request information from another computer which responds with requested
information - (correct Answer) - 1) Peer to Peer
2) Virtual Machines
3) Virtual Machines
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - (correct Answer) - Allows the user to
control the actions of the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? - (correct Answer) -
An internet browser displays a webpage
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 a 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 software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-sourced software license? - (correct Answer) -
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free
What gives the author of the software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at
least 35 years? - (correct Answer) - Patent
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? - (correct Answer) - Control Unit
(CU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two
peripheral devices should be used? - (correct Answer) - Printer
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible - (correct Answer) -
Information Technology
What 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
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - (correct Answer) - SaaS
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 scenerio? - (correct Answer) -
Data
A Departmenatal 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) - Reliable
What is the difference between processing and storage? - (correct Answer) - Processing involves
temporary information, while storage involves permanent information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - (correct Answer) - Security of
, information is increased
Match each description with the type of computing systems in describes.
1) Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
2) A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple
platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers
2) One computer will request information from another computer which responds with requested
information - (correct Answer) - 1) Peer to Peer
2) Virtual Machines
3) Virtual Machines
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - (correct Answer) - Allows the user to
control the actions of the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? - (correct Answer) -
An internet browser displays a webpage
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 a 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 software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-sourced software license? - (correct Answer) -
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free
What gives the author of the software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at
least 35 years? - (correct Answer) - Patent
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? - (correct Answer) - Control Unit
(CU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two
peripheral devices should be used? - (correct Answer) - Printer
