WGU D322 Introduction to IT Pre-Assessment Exam 120
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 allows an organization to use software 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 involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent
information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - CORRECT ANSWER
Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds
with requested information - CORRECT ANSWER Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER An Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? -
CORRECT ANSWER Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term
activation for a fee? - CORRECT ANSWER Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software
package? - CORRECT ANSWER Establishes the customer's right to use the software
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER Control unit (CU)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Printer
Monitor
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