WGU C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT ALL OF THE MODULE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN ORDER(LATEST
2022/2023)
Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply.
a. Developing faster computer chips.
b. Repairing copy machines.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Developing faster computer chips.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
For each of the following scenarios, indicate if the function described would be appropriate for
individuals who are part of an IT department. Select all that apply.
a. Emily is working on a benefits analysis to justify the need for a new server.
b. Leo is updating his profile located on the company website.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they can more quickly input sales data.
d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with satellite offices in the area.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Emily is working on a benefits analysis to justify the need
for a new server.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they can more quickly input sales data.
d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with satellite offices in the area.
,Which of the following employees would be considered IT personnel?
a. Jeff, who works in human resources screening electronic résumés of potential hires.
b. Maria, a computer programmer who debugs software issues for company users.
c. Yuki, who writes text for client websites.
d. Nadir, who creates marketing plans based on aggregated company data.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)b. Maria, a computer programmer who debugs software
issues for company users.
Which of the description of duties below would be for a System Administrator?
a. This individual is in charge of ensuring that the network is working properly. Duties may include
connecting devices using cable, configuring individual employee computers, working with the network
hardware, and troubleshooting.
b. This individual has responsibility for developing new software applications to improve the
functionality of an organization's information technology.
c. This individual updates an organization's computer hardware and software, performs troubleshooting,
and maintains the operating system of a computer system.
d. This individual has responsibility for all aspects of an organization's databases and database
management systems.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)c. This individual updates an organization's computer
hardware and software, performs troubleshooting, and maintains the operating system of a computer
system
Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system administrator?
,a. Providing support to users.
b. Installing new hardware and software.
c. Creating new user accounts.
d. Answering e-mails from potential customers.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)d. Answering e-mails from potential customers.
Javier starts the day by checking his e-mails. Sandra in payroll would like him to print a report detailing
how much money has been spent on training new employees. She would like a comparison of the
training dollars spent over the last five years. Javier spends the morning retrieving the appropriate
information from the database and e-mails a report to Sandra. In the afternoon, Javier begins a
performance analysis of the new database management system that he installed last week. He also
double-checks that the old data has properly transferred to the new system. He then develops a list of
procedures for those who work under him so they can also run performance analyses. Finally, he heads
upstairs to the Chief Operating Officer's office to make a brief presentation on the new database system
and how it can be used most effectively.
Which of the following titles most fits Javier's job?
a. Database Administrator.
b. Network Administrator.
c. Systems Administrator.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Database Administrator.
Which of the following describes the duties of a web administrator?
a. Ensures firewalls are up to date and researches current security threats.
, b. Duties include connecting devices on an organization's network, configuring individual machines to
access the network, working with the network hardware, and troubleshooting.
c. Designs databases, maintains databases, provides database access to users, selects and supports
database management systems.
d. Duties include maintaining and securing the web server. Also responsible for troubleshooting the web
server.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)d. Duties include maintaining and securing the web server.
Also responsible for troubleshooting the web server.
Which of the following describe the duties of a security administrator? Select all that apply.
a. Keeps user account information up to date.
b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly
configured and align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
Which of the following tasks would be handled by IT support personnel? Select all that apply.
a. Answer general questions about hardware and software use at an organization.
b. Design a new company logo.
c. Train new employees on system log-in protocol.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN ORDER(LATEST
2022/2023)
Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply.
a. Developing faster computer chips.
b. Repairing copy machines.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Developing faster computer chips.
c. Processing data into information.
d. Installing, testing, and updating software.
For each of the following scenarios, indicate if the function described would be appropriate for
individuals who are part of an IT department. Select all that apply.
a. Emily is working on a benefits analysis to justify the need for a new server.
b. Leo is updating his profile located on the company website.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they can more quickly input sales data.
d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with satellite offices in the area.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Emily is working on a benefits analysis to justify the need
for a new server.
c. Maria is programming a new online form for the company, so they can more quickly input sales data.
d. Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting the main office with satellite offices in the area.
,Which of the following employees would be considered IT personnel?
a. Jeff, who works in human resources screening electronic résumés of potential hires.
b. Maria, a computer programmer who debugs software issues for company users.
c. Yuki, who writes text for client websites.
d. Nadir, who creates marketing plans based on aggregated company data.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)b. Maria, a computer programmer who debugs software
issues for company users.
Which of the description of duties below would be for a System Administrator?
a. This individual is in charge of ensuring that the network is working properly. Duties may include
connecting devices using cable, configuring individual employee computers, working with the network
hardware, and troubleshooting.
b. This individual has responsibility for developing new software applications to improve the
functionality of an organization's information technology.
c. This individual updates an organization's computer hardware and software, performs troubleshooting,
and maintains the operating system of a computer system.
d. This individual has responsibility for all aspects of an organization's databases and database
management systems.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)c. This individual updates an organization's computer
hardware and software, performs troubleshooting, and maintains the operating system of a computer
system
Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system administrator?
,a. Providing support to users.
b. Installing new hardware and software.
c. Creating new user accounts.
d. Answering e-mails from potential customers.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)d. Answering e-mails from potential customers.
Javier starts the day by checking his e-mails. Sandra in payroll would like him to print a report detailing
how much money has been spent on training new employees. She would like a comparison of the
training dollars spent over the last five years. Javier spends the morning retrieving the appropriate
information from the database and e-mails a report to Sandra. In the afternoon, Javier begins a
performance analysis of the new database management system that he installed last week. He also
double-checks that the old data has properly transferred to the new system. He then develops a list of
procedures for those who work under him so they can also run performance analyses. Finally, he heads
upstairs to the Chief Operating Officer's office to make a brief presentation on the new database system
and how it can be used most effectively.
Which of the following titles most fits Javier's job?
a. Database Administrator.
b. Network Administrator.
c. Systems Administrator.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)a. Database Administrator.
Which of the following describes the duties of a web administrator?
a. Ensures firewalls are up to date and researches current security threats.
, b. Duties include connecting devices on an organization's network, configuring individual machines to
access the network, working with the network hardware, and troubleshooting.
c. Designs databases, maintains databases, provides database access to users, selects and supports
database management systems.
d. Duties include maintaining and securing the web server. Also responsible for troubleshooting the web
server.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)d. Duties include maintaining and securing the web server.
Also responsible for troubleshooting the web server.
Which of the following describe the duties of a security administrator? Select all that apply.
a. Keeps user account information up to date.
b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
(Module: IT as a Discipline) (correct answers)b. Ensures all users have passwords that are properly
configured and align with security policies.
c. Continually monitors the safety and security of the data stored on a computer system.
d. Installs firewalls.
Which of the following tasks would be handled by IT support personnel? Select all that apply.
a. Answer general questions about hardware and software use at an organization.
b. Design a new company logo.
c. Train new employees on system log-in protocol.
