WGU C182 Final Exam Prep — Complete Concepts, Key
Terms, and Review Guide
What is the definition of information technology? - accurate answer//-It is the technology
used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
accurate answer//-Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - accurate answer//-
Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - accurate answer//-
machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - accurate answer//-
Saas or Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - accurate 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? - accurate answer//-Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
accurate answer//-Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
accurate answer//-External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - accurate 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? - accurate answer//-Data
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? - accurate answer//-Reliable
, Which two are parts of an information system? - accurate answer//-Databases and
Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - accurate answer//-
Processing 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? - accurate answer//-Batch processing
What is the role of the systems administrator? - accurate answer//-To 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? - accurate answer//-Expanding 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? - accurate answer//-Contact the group to arrange a demo of their
product.
Which risk assessment question is part of the initiation phase? - accurate answer//-
Could the end users reject the outcome of the project?
In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - accurate answer//-Planning
What effect does scope creep have on a project? - accurate answer//-It increases
unplanned costs for the project.
Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an
information system? - accurate answer//-Allowing 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? - accurate answer//-User Acceptance
Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end
users? - accurate answer//-Pilot
What are two necessary elements of business continutiy planning? - accurate answer//-
Identifying risks that may occur
Assessing key organizational activities. - accurate answer//-
Terms, and Review Guide
What is the definition of information technology? - accurate answer//-It is the technology
used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
accurate answer//-Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - accurate answer//-
Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - accurate answer//-
machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - accurate answer//-
Saas or Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - accurate 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? - accurate answer//-Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
accurate answer//-Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
accurate answer//-External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - accurate 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? - accurate answer//-Data
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? - accurate answer//-Reliable
, Which two are parts of an information system? - accurate answer//-Databases and
Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - accurate answer//-
Processing 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? - accurate answer//-Batch processing
What is the role of the systems administrator? - accurate answer//-To 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? - accurate answer//-Expanding 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? - accurate answer//-Contact the group to arrange a demo of their
product.
Which risk assessment question is part of the initiation phase? - accurate answer//-
Could the end users reject the outcome of the project?
In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - accurate answer//-Planning
What effect does scope creep have on a project? - accurate answer//-It increases
unplanned costs for the project.
Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an
information system? - accurate answer//-Allowing 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? - accurate answer//-User Acceptance
Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end
users? - accurate answer//-Pilot
What are two necessary elements of business continutiy planning? - accurate answer//-
Identifying risks that may occur
Assessing key organizational activities. - accurate answer//-
