Introduction to IT – WGU C182 (WGUC182)

Productivity Software - answerApplication software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets. System Software - answerConsists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system itself. **Includes services or DAEMONS Server Software - answerWorks with hardware to provide network service. Local Application - answerSoftware stored on an individual computer. Intranet - answerA LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within organization. Clo...

Like web server or file server in that REQUEST ARE FILES and RESPONDED ARE THE FILES data delivered between client and server. - FTP Server Devices connected along a SINGLE CABLE Size of network is restricted - Bus Network Each device is connected to a CENTRAL DEVICE such as a hub or switch. - Star Network Each device is connected DIRECTLY TO ITS NEIGHBOR and messages are forwarded from device to device until the proper destination is reached. - Ring Network Every device is connected dir...

What network always has two hops? - ANSWER A Star network. What is IT? - ANSWER It consists of hardware, software and the users of technology How does IT support the business? - ANSWER communication, both internal and external, sharing of resources, facilitating the integration of departments, management of information, securing company and employee information, and ensuring that the organization runs according to ethical practices. What is a system? - ANSWER A combination of independen...

Information Technology - ANSWER The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible. IT Professional Roles - ANSWER Administration and Support System Administrator - ANSWER Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Network Administrator - ANSWER In charge of all aspects of the computer network Database Administrator - ANSWER Focuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Secur...

Application Software - ANSWER Programs end users run to accomplish tasks. Productivity Software - ANSWER Application software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets. Internet Usage Software - ANSWER Email, FTP client, web browser System Software - ANSWER Consists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system itself. **Includes services or DAEMONS Server Software - ANSWER Works with hardware to provide network service. Local ...

Marcus has a summer job working at a real estate agency. He is entering client addresses into the company's computer system. At which state of the DIKW is Marcus working? CORRECT ANSWER Data Which software is run automatically rather than by the end user CORRECT ANSWER System software Which account is also referred to as root or superuser? CORRECT ANSWER The Administrator Account Which of the following best describes a hierarchical database format? CORRECT ANSWER Data are modeled using...

What is the definition of information technology? 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 s...

Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of programming language? CORRECT ANSWER These are examples of *low-level programming languages*. JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of programming language? CORRECT ANSWER These are examples of *scripting languages*. BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of programming language? CORRECT ANSWER These are known as *high-level programming languages*. A system comprised of different parts ...

Information Technology CORRECT ANSWER The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible. IT Professional Roles CORRECT ANSWER Administration and Support System Administrator CORRECT ANSWER Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Network Administrator CORRECT ANSWER In charge of all aspects of the computer network Database Administrator CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on the design, development, and support of database ma...