WGU D322 - Introduction to IT
EXAM/160 Q’S AND A’S
System Administrator - -A person who is responsible for providing technical
support for hardware and software issues end users encounter, such as log-
in issues.
-Network Administrator - -A person who is responsible for designing,
planning, setting up, and maintaining an organization's network.
-Database administrator - -A person who is responsible for installing and
configuring databases. This position also fixes database errors and creates
user accounts.
-Security Administrator - -A person who is responsible for installing,
administrating, and troubleshooting network security issues.
-Web Administrator - -A person who is responsible for troubleshooting error
messages employees encounter when attempting to access their
organization's website. Also, responsible for tracking, compiling, and
analyzing website usage data.
-Cloud Architect - -A person who is responsible for overseeing a company's
cloud computing systems. Strong understanding of operating systems such
as LINUX, UNIX, and Windows is required.
-Network Architect - -A person who is responsible for designing networks
and monitoring traffic. This position is responsible for installing routers and
modems and upgrading hardware and software that are essential for the
network to function properly.
-Automation Architect - -A person who is responsible for modernizing
business processes and developing reasons or rationales for or against a
process being automated.
-Cyber Architect - -A person who is responsible for designing, building,
testing, and implementing security systems within an organization's
information technology network. An individual within this position requires a
thorough understanding of an organization's IT systems to anticipate
possible network security breaches.
-Machine Learning Engineer - -A person who is responsible for allowing an
organization to take full control of its data.
, -Software Engineer - -A person who is responsible for designing and
developing software that makes hardware and software systems work,
including operating systems, database systems, and embedded systems.
-Network Engineer - -A person who is responsible for setup, configure,
maintain, and upgrade system where data resides that support the exchange
of information, including communication systems and networks.
-Cloud Engineer - -These individuals design and set up automation, cloud
storage, data centers, virtual servers, and web services with an emphasis on
a particular solution's cost benefits to users, and security of data processing.
-Technical Support - -Supports, monitors, and maintains workplace
technology and responds to user requests for help.
-Systems Analyst - -Investigate business problems and create information
systems to provide solutions. It requires both business and technical
knowledge and rely on effective communication to understand client's
requirements.
-Data Analyst - -Who uses statistical and other quantitative methods to gain
insights that support the organization's decision making.
-Security Analyst - -A person who is responsible for monitoring an
organization's network for security breaches.
-Cybersecurity Specialist - -Works with organizations to keep their
information systems secure and ensure integrity, confidentiality, and
availability of data.
-Technical Consultant - -Provides technical expertise by developing and
implementing IT systems for external clients.
-Web Developer - -Builds and maintains websites and their infrastructure.
Need to understand client-side, server-side, and database web technologies.
-Software Tester - -A person who is responsible for creating, documenting,
and executing manually created test plans and procedures relating to
system anomalies.
-Technical Sales - -IT professionals in the role of sales or account managers
identify and help clients adopt IT services or techniques.
-Data Pyramid - -It is a concept that visualizes the data-information-
knowledge-wisdom hierarchy.