WGU Introduction to IT D322 PA Exam 64 Questions with
Verified Answers
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - CORRECT ANSWER It is the
technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? -
CORRECT ANSWER Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - CORRECT
ANSWER Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - CORRECT
ANSWER Machine language
What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games
through the internet? - CORRECT ANSWER SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity
software? - CORRECT ANSWER Word processor, Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
- CORRECT ANSWER External microphone, USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management
of an organization? - CORRECT 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 scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - CORRECT ANSWER Networks,
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? - CORRECT ANSWER
Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage
places the translated data in specific locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus
mainframes or large computers? - CORRECT ANSWER Costs for hardware
resources are decreased
Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises
alphanumeric characters? - CORRECT ANSWER String
Armando is a freelance graphic designer. He has decided to create a database of
the artwork he has done throughout the years. Each of his pieces of art is sorted
using an assigned name and number. Which data type will be required in order to
create his database? - CORRECT ANSWER Character string
Why is it important to ensure that data support business goals? - CORRECT
ANSWER To aid in making strategic decisions
In which category of the Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy
would business intelligence be located? - CORRECT ANSWER Knowledge
Which field must contain a unique value in order for a relational database table to
function? - CORRECT ANSWER Primary key
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