WGU D322 Introduction to IT Exam 458 Questions with
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The team will write a final report detailing the processes and outcomes of the
project in which project phase? - CORRECT ANSWER Closing
As a new sales manager, Edgar is studying the historical and current sales report
numbers to determine the top three salespersons of the year. At which stage of
the DIKW hierarchy is Edgar working? - CORRECT ANSWER Knowledge
A scanner is a peripheral device for what system? - CORRECT ANSWER I/O
In a SQL query, the __________ operation combines two tables together? -
CORRECT ANSWER JOIN
An operating system will write and change data to multiple hard drives at the
same time so that if something happens to one hard drive, another hard drive is
available to speed up data recovery. This statement best describes which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER Data mirroring
Which of the following statements best defines the CPU? - CORRECT ANSWER The
CPU controls the speed at which instructions are retrieved and processed in the
computer.
Which two are both types of scripting languages? - CORRECT ANSWER Ruby and
Python
The ______ keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS what tables are to be
interrogated by the query and, if more than one table contains the data of
interest, how they are to be combined or joined. - CORRECT ANSWER FROM
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.
,Which project phase consists of determining the objectives and activities,
organizing the activities, and estimating the time and costs? - CORRECT ANSWER
Planning
In the _______ phase of the SDLC (system development life cycle), architects
think about the components that they would need to solve the problem or
implement the plan. - CORRECT ANSWER Design
The _____ keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS of the specific criteria the
data should match to be returned as the output of the query. - CORRECT ANSWER
WHERE clause
In this network topology ALL devices have a single point-to-point connection with
a central device. - CORRECT ANSWER STAR network
Which of the following best describes the Internet? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Internet is a global network of networks.
Which of the following would NOT require the use of a network? - CORRECT
ANSWER Loading a statistical program on your personal computer.
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between
information systems and information technology? - CORRECT ANSWER An
information system does not have to use computer hardware; whereas
information technology requires the use of hardware and software.
What is the definition of business intelligence? - CORRECT ANSWER Business
intelligence is a term used to reflect the knowledge a business can create by
analyzing data gathered from multiple sources.
What is the correct order of project phase for Project Management? - CORRECT
ANSWER Initiation, Planning, Executing, Closing
Which of the following types of information present a threat to someone's
privacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Student ID and credit card numbers
,___________ is ephemeral, meaning data stored is lost when the computer is
powered off. - CORRECT ANSWER RAM
Which of the four main components of a computer is described by this statement:
This component executes all of the arithmetic and logic operations and is
responsible for controlling (commanding) all of the components in the computer.
- CORRECT ANSWER CPU
The role of a ______ ______ is to respond to requests most typically come from
web browsers, such as HTTP - CORRECT ANSWER Web server
The __________________ is the electronic circuit responsible for executing
computer program instructions. - CORRECT ANSWER Central Processing Unit
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system? - CORRECT
ANSWER A computer system is a collection of hardware and software
components that work together to meet the needs of the user.
__________ uses the concept of reflection of light through a core made up of
glass or plastic. - CORRECT ANSWER Optical wire
________________ is a general term that describes any attack that takes
advantage of humans' trusting nature. - CORRECT ANSWER Social engineering
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, and
MIME? - CORRECT ANSWER eMail server
All of the following are compiled languages except for: - CORRECT ANSWER
JavaScript
Which device permits packet switching so that a message can be routed to the
next link in a network? - CORRECT ANSWER Router
Which of the following are the three main categories of databases? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hierarchical , Flat File, Relational
, Learning about social engineering and how to protect passwords is ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER Education
In this phase of testing the system is given to a segment of end users for testing
from their perspective before the final version is released. - CORRECT ANSWER
Beta
During this phase of Project Management, the projects scope and project
management plan are defined. - CORRECT ANSWER Planning phase
This form of cloud computing is offered as a service by some major organizations,
such as Amazon and Google, and used extensively by app developers. Its intent is
to be able to quickly and reliably develop and deliver applications - CORRECT
ANSWER PaaS (Platform as a Service)
The _______ keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS what fields or attributes
are of interest (and where they are located, i.e. which table/relation they can be
found in). - CORRECT ANSWER SELECT
What is a program that will allow a computer to easily access the hardware and
software of the computer system? - CORRECT ANSWER Operating system
Which software is run automatically rather than by the end user? - CORRECT
ANSWER System Software
The _______ includes the protocol, domain, and all subdomains, as well as the
resource path ID and name of the document. - CORRECT ANSWER URL
Select the statement that best describes the difference between software and
hardware. - CORRECT ANSWER Computer software is developed by writing a
program using programming language whereas computer hardware is the
physical components such as memory modules and disk drives.
The scope of the project is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER The work that
needs to be done
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