INTRODUCTION TO IT - D322/ PRE-
ASSESSMENT PFQO/ WGU- D322 INTRO TO IT/
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which generation of computing is associated with microprocessors? - ANSWER-
Fourth Generation
Which computing generation is associated with the exclusive use of machine
languages and punch cards? - ANSWER-First Generation
Which computing is associated with the replacement of machine languages by
assembly languages? - ANSWER-Second
Which computing generation is associated with the first use of thousands of
integrated circuits on a single silicon chip? - ANSWER-Fourth Generation
Which generation of computing is known for the introduction of handheld devices?
- ANSWER-Fourth Generation
What is the component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW)
hierarchy that includes basic observation? - ANSWER-Data
Based on the instructions on the package, a frozen pizza should be baked for 18
minutes at 400F.
Which term describes the statement, "the oven is at 350F, nearing the needed
temperature," based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW)
hierarchy? - ANSWER-Knowledge
There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at
2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component
exemplified by the value "2:00"? - ANSWER-Data
,There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at
2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) Pyramid component
exemplified by the statement, "I have extra time, so I should review my answers?"
- ANSWER-Wisdom
A final exam has 30 questions, and students have one hour to complete it. The
exam is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in room 126.
Which term describes the statement, "It is 1:50 p.m., so I should head to room
126," based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy? -
ANSWER-Wisdom
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per
hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy
is exemplified by the value "1,200" in this scenario? - ANSWER-Data
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per
hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy
is exemplified by the statement, "The machine starts at 8:00 a.m." in this scenario?
- ANSWER-Information
How are information and knowledge different? - ANSWER-Knowledge involves
understanding patterns, but information does not.
Which statement represents a difference between wisdom and information, based
on the data pyramid? - ANSWER-Wisdom involves understanding principles, but
information does not.
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that
each line of a simple, delimited text document holds exactly one record
,What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? - ANSWER-Flat-file
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which access to
the data is restricted to the paths in the trees and is, therefore, predictable.
Which type of database is described? - ANSWER-Hierarchical
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which data is
stored in a variety of tables that can be joined together in logical ways.
Which type of database is described? - ANSWER-Relational
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that
records are stored in structures consisting of data and methods.
What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? - ANSWER-Object-
oriented
An IT department employee is identifying the integer data in a system.
What is one example of this type of data? - ANSWER-The year in which a major
event happened
An IT department employee is identifying the floating point data in a system.
What is one example of this type of data? - ANSWER-An approximation of ππ as
3.14159
A developer is creating an application and needs a variable to store the scientific
name of a tree species.
Which data type should be used for this purpose? - ANSWER-Character string
A programmer needs to create a variable that holds an indication of whether a file
does or does not have an error in it.
What is the name of the data type that should be used? - ANSWER-Boolean
, A database variable needs to be restricted to only accept several alphanumeric
characters.
What is the name of the appropriate data type? - ANSWER-Character string
A developer is updating the application layer of a database application.
What does this layer of the database application do? - ANSWER-It communicates
with the end user and can be fairly complex.
Which operating system is developed by Microsoft, Inc.? - ANSWER-Windows
Which operating system is used for many mobile devices? - ANSWER-iOS
Which factor affects the choice of an operating system? - ANSWER-User interface
Which component of an operating system uses scheduling to control access to
shared resources? - ANSWER-Kernel
Which component of an operating system allows an individual to communicate
with the operating system? - ANSWER-User interface
Which category of software is installed as a trial and can be upgraded for a fee? -
ANSWER-Shareware
What is the purpose of word processing software? - ANSWER-Creating business
reports and newsletters
Which software provides private or shareable file management via the cloud? -
ANSWER-Document storage
Which type of software provides the infrastructure needed to run other types of
software? - ANSWER-System
Which type of software is an application for creating blueprints and 3D renderings
of buildings? - ANSWER-Specialized
ASSESSMENT PFQO/ WGU- D322 INTRO TO IT/
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which generation of computing is associated with microprocessors? - ANSWER-
Fourth Generation
Which computing generation is associated with the exclusive use of machine
languages and punch cards? - ANSWER-First Generation
Which computing is associated with the replacement of machine languages by
assembly languages? - ANSWER-Second
Which computing generation is associated with the first use of thousands of
integrated circuits on a single silicon chip? - ANSWER-Fourth Generation
Which generation of computing is known for the introduction of handheld devices?
- ANSWER-Fourth Generation
What is the component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW)
hierarchy that includes basic observation? - ANSWER-Data
Based on the instructions on the package, a frozen pizza should be baked for 18
minutes at 400F.
Which term describes the statement, "the oven is at 350F, nearing the needed
temperature," based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW)
hierarchy? - ANSWER-Knowledge
There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at
2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component
exemplified by the value "2:00"? - ANSWER-Data
,There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at
2:00 pm., and students have one hour to complete it.
What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) Pyramid component
exemplified by the statement, "I have extra time, so I should review my answers?"
- ANSWER-Wisdom
A final exam has 30 questions, and students have one hour to complete it. The
exam is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in room 126.
Which term describes the statement, "It is 1:50 p.m., so I should head to room
126," based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy? -
ANSWER-Wisdom
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per
hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy
is exemplified by the value "1,200" in this scenario? - ANSWER-Data
A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200 units per
hour.
Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy
is exemplified by the statement, "The machine starts at 8:00 a.m." in this scenario?
- ANSWER-Information
How are information and knowledge different? - ANSWER-Knowledge involves
understanding patterns, but information does not.
Which statement represents a difference between wisdom and information, based
on the data pyramid? - ANSWER-Wisdom involves understanding principles, but
information does not.
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that
each line of a simple, delimited text document holds exactly one record
,What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? - ANSWER-Flat-file
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which access to
the data is restricted to the paths in the trees and is, therefore, predictable.
Which type of database is described? - ANSWER-Hierarchical
The leader of an IT department has decided to use a database in which data is
stored in a variety of tables that can be joined together in logical ways.
Which type of database is described? - ANSWER-Relational
Based on an analysis of a company's needs, a database should be installed so that
records are stored in structures consisting of data and methods.
What is the name of the database that satisfies this need? - ANSWER-Object-
oriented
An IT department employee is identifying the integer data in a system.
What is one example of this type of data? - ANSWER-The year in which a major
event happened
An IT department employee is identifying the floating point data in a system.
What is one example of this type of data? - ANSWER-An approximation of ππ as
3.14159
A developer is creating an application and needs a variable to store the scientific
name of a tree species.
Which data type should be used for this purpose? - ANSWER-Character string
A programmer needs to create a variable that holds an indication of whether a file
does or does not have an error in it.
What is the name of the data type that should be used? - ANSWER-Boolean
, A database variable needs to be restricted to only accept several alphanumeric
characters.
What is the name of the appropriate data type? - ANSWER-Character string
A developer is updating the application layer of a database application.
What does this layer of the database application do? - ANSWER-It communicates
with the end user and can be fairly complex.
Which operating system is developed by Microsoft, Inc.? - ANSWER-Windows
Which operating system is used for many mobile devices? - ANSWER-iOS
Which factor affects the choice of an operating system? - ANSWER-User interface
Which component of an operating system uses scheduling to control access to
shared resources? - ANSWER-Kernel
Which component of an operating system allows an individual to communicate
with the operating system? - ANSWER-User interface
Which category of software is installed as a trial and can be upgraded for a fee? -
ANSWER-Shareware
What is the purpose of word processing software? - ANSWER-Creating business
reports and newsletters
Which software provides private or shareable file management via the cloud? -
ANSWER-Document storage
Which type of software provides the infrastructure needed to run other types of
software? - ANSWER-System
Which type of software is an application for creating blueprints and 3D renderings
of buildings? - ANSWER-Specialized
