Introduction to IT: E004 WGU (Section
2) Question and answers 100% correct
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cloud - correct answer ✔internet-based services that provide storage, computing power, and
applications without requiring physical hardware on-site
databases - correct answer ✔organized collections of data that store, manage, and retrieve
information efficiently
hardware - correct answer ✔physical devices such as computers, servers, storage drives, and
networking equipment that support computing and communication
IT processes - correct answer ✔the procedures that IT departments use to manage and support the
technology used within an organization
networks - correct answer ✔systems that connect computers, devices, and servers, allowing them to
communicate and share data
on-premises IT infrastructure - correct answer ✔a setup where an organization owns, manages, and
maintains its hardware (such as servers, storage, and networking equipment) and software within its
own physical facilities
software - correct answer ✔programs and applications that run on hardware, enabling users to
perform tasks and manage data
mainframes - correct answer ✔large, powerful computers used by businesses and governments to
process huge amounts of data and run multiple applications at the same time
2) Question and answers 100% correct
2026
cloud - correct answer ✔internet-based services that provide storage, computing power, and
applications without requiring physical hardware on-site
databases - correct answer ✔organized collections of data that store, manage, and retrieve
information efficiently
hardware - correct answer ✔physical devices such as computers, servers, storage drives, and
networking equipment that support computing and communication
IT processes - correct answer ✔the procedures that IT departments use to manage and support the
technology used within an organization
networks - correct answer ✔systems that connect computers, devices, and servers, allowing them to
communicate and share data
on-premises IT infrastructure - correct answer ✔a setup where an organization owns, manages, and
maintains its hardware (such as servers, storage, and networking equipment) and software within its
own physical facilities
software - correct answer ✔programs and applications that run on hardware, enabling users to
perform tasks and manage data
mainframes - correct answer ✔large, powerful computers used by businesses and governments to
process huge amounts of data and run multiple applications at the same time
