WGU C182 Introduction to IT With complete
Questions and Answers 2025
Information Technology ,,correct answer,,,,..The technology used in
creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles ,,correct answer,,,,..Administration and
Support
System Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Maintains all aspects of the
system including hardware, software, and programming.
Network Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..In charge of all aspects of
the computer network
Database Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Focuses on the design,
development, and support of database management systems
(DBMSs).
Security Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Installs, configures, and
administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively
work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Installs, configures,
maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs.
Support IT Professionals ,,correct answer,,,,..Help desk and training.
Information ,,correct answer,,,,..Processed data.
,DIKW Hierarchy ,,correct answer,,,,..Defines the transition of data to
information from knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information
Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..The input directly received by the
user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been
converted into a relevant form.
Information in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Having been inferred from
data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to
transform it into a more useful form.
Knowledge in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Information that has been
put to use; information placed into a context. Refined information
such that the user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant
portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Provides a social setting to
knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having
both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of data and
information used to support the management of an organization.
Also refers to the technical components and human resources that
enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and the
delivery of information. This has existed for a lot longer than
computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data ,,correct answer,,,,..Relevance - the
data being used must apply directly to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely
manner
,Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and
should be captured as close to the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection
processes across collections points and over time
IPOS ,,correct answer,,,,..The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input ,,correct answer,,,,..Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing ,,correct answer,,,,..Raw data is organized or structured
for usefulness.
Output ,,correct answer,,,,..Information is output so user can see
results.
Storage ,,correct answer,,,,..Processed information is stored for
permanent record.
Computer System ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of components
that work together to meet the needs of the user; typically
categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware ,,correct answer,,,,..Physical components of a computer
system which include the system unit and its components and
peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software ,,correct answer,,,,..Computer programs that tell the
computer what to do--how to execute commands and process
information
, Network ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of computers and resources
connected by various media so that they can communicate with each
other.
User ,,correct answer,,,,..Those who use a computer.
Software Categories ,,correct answer,,,,..Systems Software and
Applications Software
Evolution of Users ,,correct answer,,,,..First users were the engineers
who built and programmed computers, then employees who had
received specialized training were users, and now today, anyone
and everyone can be a user.
Protocol ,,correct answer,,,,..Rules provided by which networks
communicate with each other.
TCP/IP ,,correct answer,,,,..Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. Most commonly used protocol; is required of all computers
that communicate over the Internet.
Protocol Stack ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of protocols. TCP/IP is
an example.
Components of a Computer ,,correct answer,,,,..CPU, Memory and
Storage, Peripheral Devices
CPU ,,correct answer,,,,..Executes programs' instructions and
commands various components in the computer. Referred to as the
"chip".
Memory ,,correct answer,,,,..Stores the programs being executed and
the data they are using.
Questions and Answers 2025
Information Technology ,,correct answer,,,,..The technology used in
creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles ,,correct answer,,,,..Administration and
Support
System Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Maintains all aspects of the
system including hardware, software, and programming.
Network Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..In charge of all aspects of
the computer network
Database Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Focuses on the design,
development, and support of database management systems
(DBMSs).
Security Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Installs, configures, and
administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively
work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator ,,correct answer,,,,..Installs, configures,
maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs.
Support IT Professionals ,,correct answer,,,,..Help desk and training.
Information ,,correct answer,,,,..Processed data.
,DIKW Hierarchy ,,correct answer,,,,..Defines the transition of data to
information from knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information
Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..The input directly received by the
user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been
converted into a relevant form.
Information in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Having been inferred from
data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to
transform it into a more useful form.
Knowledge in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Information that has been
put to use; information placed into a context. Refined information
such that the user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant
portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW ,,correct answer,,,,..Provides a social setting to
knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having
both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of data and
information used to support the management of an organization.
Also refers to the technical components and human resources that
enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and the
delivery of information. This has existed for a lot longer than
computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data ,,correct answer,,,,..Relevance - the
data being used must apply directly to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely
manner
,Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and
should be captured as close to the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection
processes across collections points and over time
IPOS ,,correct answer,,,,..The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input ,,correct answer,,,,..Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing ,,correct answer,,,,..Raw data is organized or structured
for usefulness.
Output ,,correct answer,,,,..Information is output so user can see
results.
Storage ,,correct answer,,,,..Processed information is stored for
permanent record.
Computer System ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of components
that work together to meet the needs of the user; typically
categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware ,,correct answer,,,,..Physical components of a computer
system which include the system unit and its components and
peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software ,,correct answer,,,,..Computer programs that tell the
computer what to do--how to execute commands and process
information
, Network ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of computers and resources
connected by various media so that they can communicate with each
other.
User ,,correct answer,,,,..Those who use a computer.
Software Categories ,,correct answer,,,,..Systems Software and
Applications Software
Evolution of Users ,,correct answer,,,,..First users were the engineers
who built and programmed computers, then employees who had
received specialized training were users, and now today, anyone
and everyone can be a user.
Protocol ,,correct answer,,,,..Rules provided by which networks
communicate with each other.
TCP/IP ,,correct answer,,,,..Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. Most commonly used protocol; is required of all computers
that communicate over the Internet.
Protocol Stack ,,correct answer,,,,..A collection of protocols. TCP/IP is
an example.
Components of a Computer ,,correct answer,,,,..CPU, Memory and
Storage, Peripheral Devices
CPU ,,correct answer,,,,..Executes programs' instructions and
commands various components in the computer. Referred to as the
"chip".
Memory ,,correct answer,,,,..Stores the programs being executed and
the data they are using.
