WGU D322 Introduction to IT NEW
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM (LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027) QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A}
Information Technology - Correct answer The technology used in creating, maintaining,
and making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - Correct answer Administration and Support
System Administrator - Correct answer Maintains all aspects of the system including
hardware, software, and programming.
Network Administrator - Correct answer In charge of all aspects of the computer
network
Database Administrator - Correct answer Focuses on the design, development, and
support of database management systems (DBMSs).
,Security Administrator - Correct answer Installs, configures, and administers firewall
security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator - Correct answer Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and
troubleshoots web severs.
Support IT Professionals - Correct answer Help desk and training.
Information - Correct answer Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - Correct answer Defines the transition of data to information from
knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - Correct answer The input directly received by the user (or computer). It
is generally not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
Information in DIKW - Correct answer Having been inferred from data; one or more
processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form.
,Knowledge in DIKW - Correct answer Information that has been put to use; information
placed into a context. Refined information such that the user of the knowledge is able
to call forth only relevant portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW - Correct answer Provides a social setting to knowledge; an
understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - Correct answer A collection of data and information used to
support the management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components
and human resources that enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and
the delivery of information. This has existed for a lot longer than computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data - Correct answer Relevance - the data being used must
apply directly to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
, Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured
as close to the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across
collections points and over time
IPOS - Correct answer The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input - Correct answer Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - Correct answer Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - Correct answer Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - Correct answer Processed information is stored for permanent record.
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM (LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027) QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A}
Information Technology - Correct answer The technology used in creating, maintaining,
and making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - Correct answer Administration and Support
System Administrator - Correct answer Maintains all aspects of the system including
hardware, software, and programming.
Network Administrator - Correct answer In charge of all aspects of the computer
network
Database Administrator - Correct answer Focuses on the design, development, and
support of database management systems (DBMSs).
,Security Administrator - Correct answer Installs, configures, and administers firewall
security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator - Correct answer Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and
troubleshoots web severs.
Support IT Professionals - Correct answer Help desk and training.
Information - Correct answer Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - Correct answer Defines the transition of data to information from
knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - Correct answer The input directly received by the user (or computer). It
is generally not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
Information in DIKW - Correct answer Having been inferred from data; one or more
processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form.
,Knowledge in DIKW - Correct answer Information that has been put to use; information
placed into a context. Refined information such that the user of the knowledge is able
to call forth only relevant portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW - Correct answer Provides a social setting to knowledge; an
understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - Correct answer A collection of data and information used to
support the management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components
and human resources that enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and
the delivery of information. This has existed for a lot longer than computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data - Correct answer Relevance - the data being used must
apply directly to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
, Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured
as close to the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across
collections points and over time
IPOS - Correct answer The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input - Correct answer Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - Correct answer Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - Correct answer Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - Correct answer Processed information is stored for permanent record.
