WGU C182 Practice Tests, Complete With Correct Answers
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WGU C182 Practice Tests, Complete With Correct Answers
What is the definition of information technology?
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches?
Network Administrator
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WGU C182 Practice Tests, Complete With
Correct Answers
What is the definition of information technology?
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity 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 or Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization?
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?
Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
External microphone and 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 scenerio?
Data
A dept. manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the
decision 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?
Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage?
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?
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
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software,
to access hardware.
Operating System
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked
operating system?
An Internet browser displays a web page.
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.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license?
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized
duplication for at least 35 years?
A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?
Control unit (CU), and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project
team. Which two peripheral devices should be used?
Printer and Monitor
Which item is a storage device?
flash drive
What indicates a specific Internet location?
IP address
Which description explains the role of a domain name system (DNS)?
Translates human-readable aliases into IP addresses
Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of the
document on the server?
Resource path ID
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