WGU D486 FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ slander.
Answer: An oral defamatory statement.
◍ artificial intelligence systems.
Answer: The people, procedures, hardware, software, data, and knowledge
needed to develop computer systems and machines that can simulate human
intelligence processes, including learning (the acquisition of information and
rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach
conclusions), and self-correction (using the outcome from one scenario to
improve its performance on future scenarios).
◍ metacognitive scaffolding.
Answer: helps the learner to be aware of his/her own learning through
reflection, monitoring, and self-assessment. ex. self-assessment of
understanding, reflective journaling
◍ labor productivity.
Answer: A measure of economic performance that compares the amount of
goods and services produced (output) with the number of labor hours used
in producing those goods and services.
◍ scaffolding.
Answer: a method that enables a student to solve a problem, carry out a task,
or achieve a goal through the provision of tailored support by an instructor.
◍ NSL gag provision.
Answer: Prohibits National Security Letter (NSL) recipients from informing
anyone, even the person who is the subject of the NSL request, that the
government has secretly requested his or her records.
,◍ anonymous expression.
Answer: The expression of opinions by people who do not reveal their
identity.
◍ stalking app.
Answer: A cell phone spy software that can be loaded onto someone's cell
phone or smartphone within minutes, making it possible for the user to
perform location tracking, record calls, view every text message or pic
turesent or received, and record the URLs of any website visited on the
phone.
◍ information security (infosec) group.
Answer: A group within an organization managing the processes, tools, and
policies necessary to prevent, detect, document, and counter threats to
digital and nondigital information, whether it is in transit, being processed,
or at rest in storage.
◍ procedure.
Answer: Defines the exact instructions for completing each task in a
process.
◍ Problem Statement.
Answer: A clear and concise identification and description of the design
problem or opportunity.
◍ Whistle blowing.
Answer: an effort by an employee to attract attention to a negligent, illegal,
unethical, abusive, or dangerous act by a company that threatens the public
interest
◍ European Union Data Protection Directive:The following list summarizes
the basic tenets of the directive:.
Answer: Notice—An individual has the right to know if his or her personal
data are being collected, and any data must be collected for clearly stated,
legitimate purposes.Choice—An individual has the right to elect not to have
his or her personal data collected.Use—An individual has the right to know
, how personal data will be used and the right to restrict their
use.Security—Organizations must “implement appropriate technical and
organizations measures” to protect personal data, and the individual has the
right to know what these measures are.Correction—An individual has the
right to challenge the accuracy of the data and to provide corrected
data.Enforcement—An individual has the right to seek legal relief through
appropriate channels to protect privacy rights
◍ project based learning.
Answer: an approach where students work on projects over an extended
period, which allows them to explore a subject in depth
◍ phishing.
Answer: The act of fraudulently using email to try to get the recipient to
reveal personal data.
◍ resume inflation.
Answer: Falsely claiming competence in a skill, usually because that skill is
in high demand.
◍ Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
Answer: An amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act passed in 2003 that
allows consumers to request and obtain a free credit report once each year
from each of the three primary consumer credit reporting companies
(Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
◍ patent infringement.
Answer: A violation of the rights secured by the owner of a patent; occurs
when someone makes unauthorized use of another's patent.
◍ Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 5 key elements:.
Answer: 1. Purpose of the AUP - Why is the policy needed and what are its
goals?2. Scope - Who and what is covered under the AUP?3. Policy - How
are both acceptable use and unacceptable use defined; what are some
examples of each?4. Compliance - Who is responsible for monitoring
compliance and how will it be measured?5. Sanctions - What actions will be
, taken against an individual who violates the policy?
◍ summative assessment.
Answer: a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at
the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a test or
quiz
◍ copyright.
Answer: The exclusive right to distribute, display, perform, or reproduce an
original work in copies or to prepare derivative works based on the work;
granted to creators of original works of authorship.
◍ measurable criterion.
Answer: establishes the benchmarks for success, clearly defining how
student achievements will be evaluated and what the mastery level is
◍ process scaffolding.
Answer: helps learners understand how to do something. ex. sequencing,
mandatory or voluntary participation, linear or nonlinear progression,
hierarchical complexity
◍ redundancy.
Answer: The provision of multiple interchangeable components to perform a
single function in order to cope with failures and errors.
◍ prior art.
Answer: The existing body of knowledge that is available to a person of
ordinary skill in the art.
◍ bribery.
Answer: The act of providing money, property, or favors to someone in
business or government in order to obtain a business advantage.
◍ software engineer.
Answer: One who applies engineering principles and practices to the design,
development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software.
◍ telehealth.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ slander.
Answer: An oral defamatory statement.
◍ artificial intelligence systems.
Answer: The people, procedures, hardware, software, data, and knowledge
needed to develop computer systems and machines that can simulate human
intelligence processes, including learning (the acquisition of information and
rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach
conclusions), and self-correction (using the outcome from one scenario to
improve its performance on future scenarios).
◍ metacognitive scaffolding.
Answer: helps the learner to be aware of his/her own learning through
reflection, monitoring, and self-assessment. ex. self-assessment of
understanding, reflective journaling
◍ labor productivity.
Answer: A measure of economic performance that compares the amount of
goods and services produced (output) with the number of labor hours used
in producing those goods and services.
◍ scaffolding.
Answer: a method that enables a student to solve a problem, carry out a task,
or achieve a goal through the provision of tailored support by an instructor.
◍ NSL gag provision.
Answer: Prohibits National Security Letter (NSL) recipients from informing
anyone, even the person who is the subject of the NSL request, that the
government has secretly requested his or her records.
,◍ anonymous expression.
Answer: The expression of opinions by people who do not reveal their
identity.
◍ stalking app.
Answer: A cell phone spy software that can be loaded onto someone's cell
phone or smartphone within minutes, making it possible for the user to
perform location tracking, record calls, view every text message or pic
turesent or received, and record the URLs of any website visited on the
phone.
◍ information security (infosec) group.
Answer: A group within an organization managing the processes, tools, and
policies necessary to prevent, detect, document, and counter threats to
digital and nondigital information, whether it is in transit, being processed,
or at rest in storage.
◍ procedure.
Answer: Defines the exact instructions for completing each task in a
process.
◍ Problem Statement.
Answer: A clear and concise identification and description of the design
problem or opportunity.
◍ Whistle blowing.
Answer: an effort by an employee to attract attention to a negligent, illegal,
unethical, abusive, or dangerous act by a company that threatens the public
interest
◍ European Union Data Protection Directive:The following list summarizes
the basic tenets of the directive:.
Answer: Notice—An individual has the right to know if his or her personal
data are being collected, and any data must be collected for clearly stated,
legitimate purposes.Choice—An individual has the right to elect not to have
his or her personal data collected.Use—An individual has the right to know
, how personal data will be used and the right to restrict their
use.Security—Organizations must “implement appropriate technical and
organizations measures” to protect personal data, and the individual has the
right to know what these measures are.Correction—An individual has the
right to challenge the accuracy of the data and to provide corrected
data.Enforcement—An individual has the right to seek legal relief through
appropriate channels to protect privacy rights
◍ project based learning.
Answer: an approach where students work on projects over an extended
period, which allows them to explore a subject in depth
◍ phishing.
Answer: The act of fraudulently using email to try to get the recipient to
reveal personal data.
◍ resume inflation.
Answer: Falsely claiming competence in a skill, usually because that skill is
in high demand.
◍ Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
Answer: An amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act passed in 2003 that
allows consumers to request and obtain a free credit report once each year
from each of the three primary consumer credit reporting companies
(Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
◍ patent infringement.
Answer: A violation of the rights secured by the owner of a patent; occurs
when someone makes unauthorized use of another's patent.
◍ Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 5 key elements:.
Answer: 1. Purpose of the AUP - Why is the policy needed and what are its
goals?2. Scope - Who and what is covered under the AUP?3. Policy - How
are both acceptable use and unacceptable use defined; what are some
examples of each?4. Compliance - Who is responsible for monitoring
compliance and how will it be measured?5. Sanctions - What actions will be
, taken against an individual who violates the policy?
◍ summative assessment.
Answer: a tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at
the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a test or
quiz
◍ copyright.
Answer: The exclusive right to distribute, display, perform, or reproduce an
original work in copies or to prepare derivative works based on the work;
granted to creators of original works of authorship.
◍ measurable criterion.
Answer: establishes the benchmarks for success, clearly defining how
student achievements will be evaluated and what the mastery level is
◍ process scaffolding.
Answer: helps learners understand how to do something. ex. sequencing,
mandatory or voluntary participation, linear or nonlinear progression,
hierarchical complexity
◍ redundancy.
Answer: The provision of multiple interchangeable components to perform a
single function in order to cope with failures and errors.
◍ prior art.
Answer: The existing body of knowledge that is available to a person of
ordinary skill in the art.
◍ bribery.
Answer: The act of providing money, property, or favors to someone in
business or government in order to obtain a business advantage.
◍ software engineer.
Answer: One who applies engineering principles and practices to the design,
development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software.
◍ telehealth.
