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WGU Intro to IT - Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers
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WGU Intro to IT - Pre-Assessment ExamQuestions and Answers
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - 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? - Answer
-Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - Answer -Third
generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - Answer -Machine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the Internet? - Answer -SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - 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? - Answer -Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
Answer -Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
Answer -External microphone
USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - 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? - 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? - Answer -Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - Answer -Networks
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? - Answer -Processing involves
temporary information, while storage involves permanent information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - Answer -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. - Answer
-Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - Answer -Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information - Answer -Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - Answer -Allows the user to
control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? -
Answer -An Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? - Answer -Linux runs on both servers
and workstations.
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? - Answer -Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - Answer -
Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a
fee? - Answer -Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software
package? - Answer -Establishes the customer's right to use the software
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