WGU D322 OA Retake QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS
First Generation (1946 - 1959) - correct answer ✔✔Vacuum Tubes
Second Generation (1959 - 1965) - correct answer ✔✔Transistors
Third Generation (1965 - 1971) - correct answer ✔✔Integrated Circuits
Fourth Generation (1971 - present) - correct answer ✔✔Microprocessors
Fifth Generation (Present - Future) - correct answer ✔✔Artificial Intelligence
Application Software - correct answer ✔✔consists of the programs that perform tasks specific
to the machine's general purpose. A computer used to maintain a store's inventory needs
different software than a machine used by a mechanical engineer. Spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, accounting, and program development software are all examples of
application software.
System Software - correct answer ✔✔performs tasks that are common to computer systems in
general. The system software provides the infrastructure needed to run application software,
allowing it to interface with the hardware of the computer system.
Software Hierarchy - correct answer ✔✔
Application Software Types - correct answer ✔✔Spreadsheets, web browser, accounting, etc.
, System Software Types - correct answer ✔✔Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, DOS, etc.
Operating System (OS) - correct answer ✔✔is software that manages computer hardware and
software resources and provides common services for computer programs
- performs basic tasks such as: file management, memory management, process management,
handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as drives and printers
Three of the most common operating systems - correct answer ✔✔Microsoft Windows, MacOs,
and Linux
Utility Software - correct answer ✔✔provides additional functionality to the operating system
examples: software to compress or decompress data, play multimedia presentations, and
handle network communications
Kernel - correct answer ✔✔is the internal part of an operating system (contains the basic
functions of the OS) It's the underlying ode that runs the OS, allowing it to perform required
tasks such as running applications and managing peripherals like memory and graphics
Device Drivers (middleware) - correct answer ✔✔facilitate the communication of hardware and
software
- A print driver needs to be installed if a user wants to send a document to the printer. A
Bluetooth headphone driver is necessary if a user wants to listen to music on Bluetooth
headphones. Some device drivers are installed automatically, while others would need to be
downloaded and installed from the manufacturers' sites.
Software Licensing - correct answer ✔✔defines the permissions, rights, and restrictions
assigned to the person who purchases a copy of software
& CORRECT ANSWERS
First Generation (1946 - 1959) - correct answer ✔✔Vacuum Tubes
Second Generation (1959 - 1965) - correct answer ✔✔Transistors
Third Generation (1965 - 1971) - correct answer ✔✔Integrated Circuits
Fourth Generation (1971 - present) - correct answer ✔✔Microprocessors
Fifth Generation (Present - Future) - correct answer ✔✔Artificial Intelligence
Application Software - correct answer ✔✔consists of the programs that perform tasks specific
to the machine's general purpose. A computer used to maintain a store's inventory needs
different software than a machine used by a mechanical engineer. Spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, accounting, and program development software are all examples of
application software.
System Software - correct answer ✔✔performs tasks that are common to computer systems in
general. The system software provides the infrastructure needed to run application software,
allowing it to interface with the hardware of the computer system.
Software Hierarchy - correct answer ✔✔
Application Software Types - correct answer ✔✔Spreadsheets, web browser, accounting, etc.
, System Software Types - correct answer ✔✔Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, DOS, etc.
Operating System (OS) - correct answer ✔✔is software that manages computer hardware and
software resources and provides common services for computer programs
- performs basic tasks such as: file management, memory management, process management,
handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as drives and printers
Three of the most common operating systems - correct answer ✔✔Microsoft Windows, MacOs,
and Linux
Utility Software - correct answer ✔✔provides additional functionality to the operating system
examples: software to compress or decompress data, play multimedia presentations, and
handle network communications
Kernel - correct answer ✔✔is the internal part of an operating system (contains the basic
functions of the OS) It's the underlying ode that runs the OS, allowing it to perform required
tasks such as running applications and managing peripherals like memory and graphics
Device Drivers (middleware) - correct answer ✔✔facilitate the communication of hardware and
software
- A print driver needs to be installed if a user wants to send a document to the printer. A
Bluetooth headphone driver is necessary if a user wants to listen to music on Bluetooth
headphones. Some device drivers are installed automatically, while others would need to be
downloaded and installed from the manufacturers' sites.
Software Licensing - correct answer ✔✔defines the permissions, rights, and restrictions
assigned to the person who purchases a copy of software
