WGU D317 - IT APPLICATIONS PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Pseudocode.
Answer: Generic language used to teach new learners how to program a
computer
◍ DNS.
Answer: Domain Name ServicesConverts domain names to IP addresses
◍ chown.
Answer: Change file owner and group
◍ Data-only upgrade.
Answer: keeps all personal files, but not any applications or settings
◍ Group Policy Editor.
Answer: a Windows administration tool that allows users to configure
settings for their computers or networks.
◍ passwd (Linux command).
Answer: used to change or reset the user's account password
◍ yum (Linux).
Answer: Yellowdog Updated, ModifiedInstall, delete, updateManages RPM
packages
◍ WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3).
Answer: WPA3 supports Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE),
Updated cryptographic protocols, Protected management frames, and Wi-Fi
Enhanced Open.WPA3 replaces the 4-way handshake with the more secure
SAE mechanism.WPA3 replaces AES CCMP with the stronger AES Galois
, Counter Mode Protocol (GCMP) mode of operation.WPA3 mandates use of
encryption frames to protect against key recovery attacks and DoS attacks
that force stations to disconnect.WPA3 encrypts Wi-Fi Enhance Open
(OWE). This means that any station can still join the network, but traffic is
protected against sniffing
◍ iCloud MacOS.
Answer: • Integrates Apple technologies - macOS, iOS, iPadOS • Share
across systems- Calendars, photos, documents, contacts, etc. • Backup iOS
devices - Never lose data again • Store files in an iCloud drive - Similar to
Google Drive, Dropbox - Integrated into the operating systems
◍ Protected EAP (PEAP).
Answer: Uses server certificates and Microsoft's Active Directory databases
to authenticate a client's password
◍ Subnet Mask.
Answer: identifies the subnet
◍ Apple ID Corporate.
Answer: Managed using Apple Business ManagerIntegrates with Active
DirectoryConnect with an existingMDM- Mobile Device ManagerAssign &
move apps & digital contect to selected users
◍ Structured Data.
Answer: Something like a comma separated value list
◍ Secure Shell (SSH) Port 22.
Answer: Encrypts everything that is being sent and received between the
client and the server
◍ Transport Layer Security (TLS).
Answer: a cryptographic protocol that ensures data security and integrity
over public networks, such as the Internet (SSL 3.0)
◍ pathping.
Answer: Combine ping & tracerouteBuild a mapMeasure roundtrip time &
, packet loss at each hop
◍ System (Windows Settings).
Answer: Display settingsAudio SettingsNotifications
◍ Devices (Windows Settings).
Answer: Manage devices- bluetooth, printersMouse SettingsTyping &
writing
◍ Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
Answer: -A framework for transporting authentication protocols that defines
the format of the messages-Allows for more secure authentication methods
to be used instead of just a username and a password
◍ cd /chdir.
Answer: Change working directory
◍ Application Install Operational Impacts/ Considerations.
Answer: -single/network/ enterprise impacted-method of deployment
(automated or technician)-what clients are on the network-servers being
served (Windows, Microsoft, Apple)
◍ GPT partition syle.
Answer: GUID partition tableGlobally Unique Identifierlatest partition
format standardRequires UEFI BIOSUp to 128 PartitionsMax parition over
9 billion TB
◍ Mobile Device Management.
Answer: Centralized software solution that allows system administrators to
create and enforce policies across its mobile devices
◍ External Hardware Tokens.
Answer: Applications will only operate with the toenhigh per-seat licensing
costs
◍ Application Install Device Impact and Considerations.
Answer: -Processing power (to avoid system slowdown/overload)-Memory
size (to avoid drainage)-Storage (to avoid exhaustion)
, ◍ GUID Partition Table (GPT).
Answer: -The area of a large hard disk (> 2TB) outside a partition that stores
partition information and boot loaders-support drives over 2 TB, which is
good for its 128 partitions-The system must support UEFI -Choose the file
system that works best with your operating system, like Windows with
NTFS or macOS with APFS
◍ Spoofing.
Answer: Occurs when an attacker masquerades as another person by
falsifying their identity
◍ Top Secret Data.
Answer: Includes blueprints for weapons or other information that could
gravely damage national security if known by those unauthorized to know
◍ sudo (Linux command).
Answer: used to switch root user
◍ Personalization (Windows Settings).
Answer: Change the look & feel of Windows- Colors, wallpaper, lock
screen
◍ Devices & Printers (Windows Control Panel).
Answer: Everything on the network, quick & easy access
◍ rpm (linux command).
Answer: low level tool that is used to install and remove software on Ret
Hat
◍ Application Installation Considerations.
Answer: - processor/cores/ RAM/storage-integrated or dedicated graphics
card?-VRAM available-external hardware token-RAM more than the
minimum required-External Hardware Token/ digital key
◍ Program virus.
Answer: Program viruses seek out executables or application files to infect
◍ Net use command.
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Pseudocode.
Answer: Generic language used to teach new learners how to program a
computer
◍ DNS.
Answer: Domain Name ServicesConverts domain names to IP addresses
◍ chown.
Answer: Change file owner and group
◍ Data-only upgrade.
Answer: keeps all personal files, but not any applications or settings
◍ Group Policy Editor.
Answer: a Windows administration tool that allows users to configure
settings for their computers or networks.
◍ passwd (Linux command).
Answer: used to change or reset the user's account password
◍ yum (Linux).
Answer: Yellowdog Updated, ModifiedInstall, delete, updateManages RPM
packages
◍ WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3).
Answer: WPA3 supports Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE),
Updated cryptographic protocols, Protected management frames, and Wi-Fi
Enhanced Open.WPA3 replaces the 4-way handshake with the more secure
SAE mechanism.WPA3 replaces AES CCMP with the stronger AES Galois
, Counter Mode Protocol (GCMP) mode of operation.WPA3 mandates use of
encryption frames to protect against key recovery attacks and DoS attacks
that force stations to disconnect.WPA3 encrypts Wi-Fi Enhance Open
(OWE). This means that any station can still join the network, but traffic is
protected against sniffing
◍ iCloud MacOS.
Answer: • Integrates Apple technologies - macOS, iOS, iPadOS • Share
across systems- Calendars, photos, documents, contacts, etc. • Backup iOS
devices - Never lose data again • Store files in an iCloud drive - Similar to
Google Drive, Dropbox - Integrated into the operating systems
◍ Protected EAP (PEAP).
Answer: Uses server certificates and Microsoft's Active Directory databases
to authenticate a client's password
◍ Subnet Mask.
Answer: identifies the subnet
◍ Apple ID Corporate.
Answer: Managed using Apple Business ManagerIntegrates with Active
DirectoryConnect with an existingMDM- Mobile Device ManagerAssign &
move apps & digital contect to selected users
◍ Structured Data.
Answer: Something like a comma separated value list
◍ Secure Shell (SSH) Port 22.
Answer: Encrypts everything that is being sent and received between the
client and the server
◍ Transport Layer Security (TLS).
Answer: a cryptographic protocol that ensures data security and integrity
over public networks, such as the Internet (SSL 3.0)
◍ pathping.
Answer: Combine ping & tracerouteBuild a mapMeasure roundtrip time &
, packet loss at each hop
◍ System (Windows Settings).
Answer: Display settingsAudio SettingsNotifications
◍ Devices (Windows Settings).
Answer: Manage devices- bluetooth, printersMouse SettingsTyping &
writing
◍ Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
Answer: -A framework for transporting authentication protocols that defines
the format of the messages-Allows for more secure authentication methods
to be used instead of just a username and a password
◍ cd /chdir.
Answer: Change working directory
◍ Application Install Operational Impacts/ Considerations.
Answer: -single/network/ enterprise impacted-method of deployment
(automated or technician)-what clients are on the network-servers being
served (Windows, Microsoft, Apple)
◍ GPT partition syle.
Answer: GUID partition tableGlobally Unique Identifierlatest partition
format standardRequires UEFI BIOSUp to 128 PartitionsMax parition over
9 billion TB
◍ Mobile Device Management.
Answer: Centralized software solution that allows system administrators to
create and enforce policies across its mobile devices
◍ External Hardware Tokens.
Answer: Applications will only operate with the toenhigh per-seat licensing
costs
◍ Application Install Device Impact and Considerations.
Answer: -Processing power (to avoid system slowdown/overload)-Memory
size (to avoid drainage)-Storage (to avoid exhaustion)
, ◍ GUID Partition Table (GPT).
Answer: -The area of a large hard disk (> 2TB) outside a partition that stores
partition information and boot loaders-support drives over 2 TB, which is
good for its 128 partitions-The system must support UEFI -Choose the file
system that works best with your operating system, like Windows with
NTFS or macOS with APFS
◍ Spoofing.
Answer: Occurs when an attacker masquerades as another person by
falsifying their identity
◍ Top Secret Data.
Answer: Includes blueprints for weapons or other information that could
gravely damage national security if known by those unauthorized to know
◍ sudo (Linux command).
Answer: used to switch root user
◍ Personalization (Windows Settings).
Answer: Change the look & feel of Windows- Colors, wallpaper, lock
screen
◍ Devices & Printers (Windows Control Panel).
Answer: Everything on the network, quick & easy access
◍ rpm (linux command).
Answer: low level tool that is used to install and remove software on Ret
Hat
◍ Application Installation Considerations.
Answer: - processor/cores/ RAM/storage-integrated or dedicated graphics
card?-VRAM available-external hardware token-RAM more than the
minimum required-External Hardware Token/ digital key
◍ Program virus.
Answer: Program viruses seek out executables or application files to infect
◍ Net use command.
