WGU D322 INTRODUCTION TO IT
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
PASSED!
Network administrator - CORRECT ANSWER The IT position responsible for working
with routers and switches.
Third generation - CORRECT ANSWER The generation in which silicon chips were first
used in computers.
Machine language - CORRECT ANSWER The low-level language that corresponds
one-to-one with assembly.
SaaS (Software as a Service) - CORRECT ANSWER The service that allows users to
use a software application installed on a remote server.
IT's role in globalization - CORRECT ANSWER It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Desktop - CORRECT ANSWER A category of computer that has an external flat
screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive.
Productivity software - CORRECT ANSWER Software application packages such as
word processors and spreadsheet programs.
External microphone - CORRECT ANSWER A computer peripheral connected to the
computer through a port.
USB flash drive - CORRECT ANSWER A computer peripheral connected to the
computer through a port.
Information System - CORRECT ANSWER A collection of information used to support
management of an organization.
Timestamp - CORRECT ANSWER Considered data in the scenario of a website
logging visitor information.
Timely - CORRECT ANSWER The characteristic of valuable data that a manager
considers for budget estimates.
, Parts of an information system - CORRECT ANSWER Networks and databases.
Processing - CORRECT ANSWER Involves temporary information.
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER Involves permanent information.
Benefit of a computer network in a business - CORRECT ANSWER Facilitates
communication and resource sharing among employees.
Costs for hardware resources - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
Virtual Machines - CORRECT ANSWER A software emulator program that permits a
computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of
purchasing multiple computers.
Peer-to-peer - CORRECT ANSWER Each computer is roughly equal to every other
computer.
Client-server - CORRECT ANSWER One computer will request information from
another computer, which responds with requested information.
Operating System - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the user to control the actions of the
software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Action by application programs requiring support from an operating system -
CORRECT ANSWER An Internet browser displays a web page.
Linux operating system - CORRECT ANSWER Linux runs on both servers and
workstations.
Proxy server - CORRECT ANSWER Type of server that will meet the need to improve
Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites.
Cloud-based application software - CORRECT ANSWER Provided by third-party
providers.
Shareware - CORRECT ANSWER Type of software that permits free temporary use
followed by long-term activation for a fee.
End User License Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER Establishes the customer's right
to use the software.
Proprietary vs open-source software license - CORRECT ANSWER Proprietary
software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
PASSED!
Network administrator - CORRECT ANSWER The IT position responsible for working
with routers and switches.
Third generation - CORRECT ANSWER The generation in which silicon chips were first
used in computers.
Machine language - CORRECT ANSWER The low-level language that corresponds
one-to-one with assembly.
SaaS (Software as a Service) - CORRECT ANSWER The service that allows users to
use a software application installed on a remote server.
IT's role in globalization - CORRECT ANSWER It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Desktop - CORRECT ANSWER A category of computer that has an external flat
screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive.
Productivity software - CORRECT ANSWER Software application packages such as
word processors and spreadsheet programs.
External microphone - CORRECT ANSWER A computer peripheral connected to the
computer through a port.
USB flash drive - CORRECT ANSWER A computer peripheral connected to the
computer through a port.
Information System - CORRECT ANSWER A collection of information used to support
management of an organization.
Timestamp - CORRECT ANSWER Considered data in the scenario of a website
logging visitor information.
Timely - CORRECT ANSWER The characteristic of valuable data that a manager
considers for budget estimates.
, Parts of an information system - CORRECT ANSWER Networks and databases.
Processing - CORRECT ANSWER Involves temporary information.
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER Involves permanent information.
Benefit of a computer network in a business - CORRECT ANSWER Facilitates
communication and resource sharing among employees.
Costs for hardware resources - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
Virtual Machines - CORRECT ANSWER A software emulator program that permits a
computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of
purchasing multiple computers.
Peer-to-peer - CORRECT ANSWER Each computer is roughly equal to every other
computer.
Client-server - CORRECT ANSWER One computer will request information from
another computer, which responds with requested information.
Operating System - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the user to control the actions of the
software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Action by application programs requiring support from an operating system -
CORRECT ANSWER An Internet browser displays a web page.
Linux operating system - CORRECT ANSWER Linux runs on both servers and
workstations.
Proxy server - CORRECT ANSWER Type of server that will meet the need to improve
Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites.
Cloud-based application software - CORRECT ANSWER Provided by third-party
providers.
Shareware - CORRECT ANSWER Type of software that permits free temporary use
followed by long-term activation for a fee.
End User License Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER Establishes the customer's right
to use the software.
Proprietary vs open-source software license - CORRECT ANSWER Proprietary
software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
