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Which of the following best describes the purpose of expansion slots in
modern computers?
Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that
interface with peripheral devices
The team will write a final report detailing the processes and outcomes of the
project in which project phase?
Closing
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work
together to meet the needs of the user
Marcus has a summer job working at a real estate agency. He is entering client
addresses into the company's computer system. At which stage of the DIKW
hierarchy is Marcus working?
Data
During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in
business?
Third generation
What is another term that defines a script?
Interpreted program
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Why is it essential to know what information will be needed from the database
from the outset of development? Select all that apply
1. By knowing the purpose, the developer can determine how many fields are
needed in the database.
2.The purpose determines the structure of the database.
3.The developer can determine which data types would help fulfill the purpose.
Which of the following best describes a hierarchical database format?
Data are modeled using parent-child relationships
which type of software includes programs such as Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint?
Application
A scanner is a peripheral device for what system?
I/O (input/output)
Which of the following are the three main categories of databases?
Hierarchical, Flat File, Relational
In a Linux shell forward slash (/) is used to express directory paths?
Linux
What is the correct order of project phase for Project Management?
Initiation, Planning, Executing, Closing
The URL includes he protocol, domain, and all subdomains, as well as the
resource Path ID, and name of the document
URL
In this phase of testing the system is given to a segment of end users for
testing from their perspective before the final version is released.
BETA
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle?
Once words, numbers or images are entered, a computer processes the data into
useable information that can be accessed to answer questions are meet specific
needs.
A ____ is also known as a datasheet.
database table
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI,
and MIME (email protocols)
eMail Server
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During this phase of Project Management, the projects scope and project
management plan are defined.
Planning phase
Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system
Administrator?
Answering e-mails from potential customers.
In the ____ phase of the SDLC (system development life cycle), architects
think about the components that they would need to solve the problem or
implement the plan.
Design
Which of the following aligns IT goals and organization goals?
IT goals include cloud computing and organization goals include real-time
communication to contain costs while scaling quickly
Which software is run automatically rather than by the end user?
System Software
____ uses the concept of reflection of light through a core made up of glass or
plastic.
optical wire
All of the following are compiled languages except for?
Java Script
BASIC
Java
C++
Javascript
Which of the following types of information present a threat to someone's
privacy?
Secret Business plans
Names and addresses in the phone book
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Student ID and credit card numbers
Phone numbers and e-mail addresses
Student ID and credit card numbers
Which is found on the motherboard and stores information, but the
information is not permanent?
CPU
RAM
Bus
ROM
RAM
The database structure format organizes data using a tree-like or
organizational chart type structure (i.e. parent-child structure).
Hierarchal
Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and
the hard drive?
Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a
hard drive stores data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time
The _____ keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS what tables are to be
interrogated by the query and, if more than one table contains the data of
interest, how they are to be combined or joined.
INTO
WHERE
SELECT
FROM
FROM
“WGU PRACTICE EXAM C182 2026 ”LATEST
EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE
PASS
WGU Practice Exam C182
Which of the following best describes the purpose of expansion slots in
modern computers?
Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that
interface with peripheral devices
The team will write a final report detailing the processes and outcomes of the
project in which project phase?
Closing
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work
together to meet the needs of the user
Marcus has a summer job working at a real estate agency. He is entering client
addresses into the company's computer system. At which stage of the DIKW
hierarchy is Marcus working?
Data
During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in
business?
Third generation
What is another term that defines a script?
Interpreted program
, Page 2 of 49
Why is it essential to know what information will be needed from the database
from the outset of development? Select all that apply
1. By knowing the purpose, the developer can determine how many fields are
needed in the database.
2.The purpose determines the structure of the database.
3.The developer can determine which data types would help fulfill the purpose.
Which of the following best describes a hierarchical database format?
Data are modeled using parent-child relationships
which type of software includes programs such as Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint?
Application
A scanner is a peripheral device for what system?
I/O (input/output)
Which of the following are the three main categories of databases?
Hierarchical, Flat File, Relational
In a Linux shell forward slash (/) is used to express directory paths?
Linux
What is the correct order of project phase for Project Management?
Initiation, Planning, Executing, Closing
The URL includes he protocol, domain, and all subdomains, as well as the
resource Path ID, and name of the document
URL
In this phase of testing the system is given to a segment of end users for
testing from their perspective before the final version is released.
BETA
Which of the following is/are true of the IPOS cycle?
Once words, numbers or images are entered, a computer processes the data into
useable information that can be accessed to answer questions are meet specific
needs.
A ____ is also known as a datasheet.
database table
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI,
and MIME (email protocols)
eMail Server
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During this phase of Project Management, the projects scope and project
management plan are defined.
Planning phase
Which of the following would NOT be the responsibility of the system
Administrator?
Answering e-mails from potential customers.
In the ____ phase of the SDLC (system development life cycle), architects
think about the components that they would need to solve the problem or
implement the plan.
Design
Which of the following aligns IT goals and organization goals?
IT goals include cloud computing and organization goals include real-time
communication to contain costs while scaling quickly
Which software is run automatically rather than by the end user?
System Software
____ uses the concept of reflection of light through a core made up of glass or
plastic.
optical wire
All of the following are compiled languages except for?
Java Script
BASIC
Java
C++
Javascript
Which of the following types of information present a threat to someone's
privacy?
Secret Business plans
Names and addresses in the phone book
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Student ID and credit card numbers
Phone numbers and e-mail addresses
Student ID and credit card numbers
Which is found on the motherboard and stores information, but the
information is not permanent?
CPU
RAM
Bus
ROM
RAM
The database structure format organizes data using a tree-like or
organizational chart type structure (i.e. parent-child structure).
Hierarchal
Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and
the hard drive?
Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a
hard drive stores data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time
The _____ keyword in SQL is used to inform the DBMS what tables are to be
interrogated by the query and, if more than one table contains the data of
interest, how they are to be combined or joined.
INTO
WHERE
SELECT
FROM
FROM
