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WGU Intro to IT - Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers
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WGU Intro to IT - Pre-AssessmentExam Questions and Answers
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - -It is the technology
used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
-Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and
switches? - -Network administrator
-In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - -Third
generation
-Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - -
Machine language
-What allows an organization to use software through the Internet? - -SaaS
-What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - -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? - -Desktop
-Which two software application packages would be classified as
productivity software? - -Word processor
Spreadsheet program
-Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a
port? - -External microphone
USB flash drive
-Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support
management of an organization? - -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 scenario? - -Data
-A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming
year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be
available when the decisions for the next year have to be made.
, Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? - -Timely
-Which two are parts of an information system? - -Networks
Databases
-What is the difference between processing and storage? - -Processing
involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent
information.
-Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - -Costs for
hardware resources are decreased
-A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple
computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing
multiple computers. - -Virtual machines
-Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - -Peer-to-peer
-One computer will request information from another computer, which
responds with requested information - -Client-server
-Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - -Allows the
user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to
access hardware
-Which action by application programs requires support from an operating
system? - -An Internet browser displays a web page.
-What is true about the Linux operating system? - -Linux runs on both
servers and workstations.
-The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve
Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? - -Proxy server
-Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - -
Provided by third-party providers
-What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term
activation for a fee? - -Shareware
-What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial
software package? - -Establishes the customer's right to use the software
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