Introduction to IT Question and answers already passed 2024
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Introduction to IT Question and answers already passed 2024 Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply. - correct answer *Installing, testing, and updating software
*Developing faster computer chips.
*Processing data into information.
For each of the following s...
Introduction to IT - WGU C182
Introduction to IT
Which of the following is a role of IT personnel? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔*Installing, testing, and updating software
*Developing faster computer chips.
*Processing data into information.
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. - correct answer ✔*Aiko is testing a new network that is connecting
the main office with satellite offices in the area.
*Maria is designing a new online form for the company so they can more
quickly input sales data.
*Emily is working on a benefit analysis to justify the need for a new server.
Which of the following employees would be considered IT personnel? - correct
answer ✔Maria, a computer engineer who designs computer chips.
Which of the description of duties below would be for a System Administrator?
- correct answer ✔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? - correct answer ✔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? - correct answer
✔Database Administrator
Which of the following describes the duties of a web administrator? - correct
answer ✔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. - correct answer ✔*Installs firewalls.
*Continually monitor the safety and security of the data stored on a computer
system.
*Ensures all users have passwords that are properly configured and align with
security policies.
Which of the following tasks would be handled by IT support personnel?
Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔*Training new employees on system
log-in protocol
*Answer general questions about hardware and software use at an
organization.
In which of the following scenarios, would a user contact a help desk for
assistance? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔*Sophia is having
,trouble developing an invitation list using her company's e-mail program. She
is not sure what she is doing wrong.
*Horatio is having problems inputting his time using the company's new
project management tracking system.
Which of the following statements accurately describe IT certifications? -
correct answer ✔Earning an IT certificate indicates an IT professional has a
thorough background in a specific IT area.
Select the IT education that would be most appropriate for the individual in the
following scenario. Since she was a child, Rebecca has enjoyed taking things
apart and putting them back together. She has built her own computer from
scratch and loves to find ways to improve its capabilities. Which specialized IT
focus would be a good fit for Rebecca? - correct answer ✔Engineering
Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of an IT
professional? - correct answer ✔Strong math background and programming
skills
Which factor contributed to the development of the first generation of
computers? - correct answer ✔The need to easily calculate missile
trajectories
During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in
business? - correct answer ✔Third generation
Which of the following technologies was introduced in the fourth generation of
computers? - correct answer ✔Microprocessors
Which of the following high-level programming languages was created to be
business-oriented? - correct answer ✔COBOL
, Which of the following programming languages first introduced the concept of
object-oriented programming? - correct answer ✔Smalltalk
Which accurately describes the advantages of high-level programming
languages over low-level programming languages? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔High-level languages use English words.
What does RFID stand for? - correct answer ✔Radio-frequency identification
Who are some of the professional individuals mentioned that would be
involved in finding ways to administer and collect useful information from large
amounts of data? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔Healthcare
Media/advertising
Financial sector
What is the definition of a Platform as a Service (PaaS)? - correct answer
✔A Platform as a Service is the ability to quickly and consistently develop and
deliver applications.
The need for professionals and businesses to have a better way to
communicate over a distance led to IT professionals first developing
___________. - correct answer ✔The Internet.
The Internet was developed for professionals to communicate and share
information.
Which of the following technologies was developed to provide more efficient
and accessible ways to work virtually? - correct answer ✔Cloud computing
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