Western Governors University D 322
Introduction to IT - C182 - Practice Test - Includes Pre-
Assessment and Module Questions ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS)
C
Terms in this set (142)
What is the definition of information d. It is the technology used to create, maintain, and
make technology (IT)? information accessible.
a.It is a system of dependent parts
working separately to accomplish
information goals.
b. It is a system indirectly used to support
and improve particular aspects of a
department.
c. It is the technology used to create data,
configure servers, and construct
buildings.
d. It is the technology used to create,
maintain, and make information accessible.
,Which IT position has the responsibility of a. Network administrator.
working with routers and switches?
a.Network administrator
b. Systems administrator.
c. Database administrator
d. Website administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first c. Third
generation. used in computers?
a.First generation
b. Second generation
c.Third generation
d. Fourth generation
Which low-level language corresponds b. Machine language
one-to-one with assembly?
a.Translator language
b. Machine language
c. Compiler language
d. Programming language
Which service allows users to use a software c. SaaS (Software as a
Service) application installed on a remote server?
a. laaS
b. RFID
c. SaaS
d. Paas
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? d. It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
a.It provides support for JIT manufacturing.
b. It allows companies to achieve ISO
9001:2008 certification.
c. It provides tax havens for companies.
d. It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Which category of computer has an external c.
Desktop flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a
large capacity hard drive?
a. Handheld
b. Laptop
c. Desktop
d. Mainframe
Which two software application packages b. Word processor.
would be classified as productivity c. Spreadsheet program.
software?
Choose 2 answers
a.Operating system
b. Word processor
c. Spreadsheet program
d. FTP client
,Which two computer peripherals are c. External microphone.
connected to the computer through a port? e. USB flash drive.
Choose 2 answers
a. DVD
b. PC card
c. External microphone
d. Camera card
e. USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of c. Information System
information used to support management of
an organization?
a.Information Technology
b. Information Security
c. Information System
d. Information Archiving
A website logs the timestamp, location, and
Data browser of every visitor. It then aggregates
this content into peak traffic times and days,
minimum and maximum hits for each country
and region, and popularity of certain
browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this
scenario?
a. Data
b. Information
c. Knowledge
d. Wisdom
A departmental manager is creating a a.
Timely budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine
whether the data will be available when the
decisions for the next year have to be
made.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the
manager considering?
a.Timely
b.Thorough
c. Accurate
d. Reliable
What are two parts of an information c. Networks.
system? d. Databases.
Choose 2 answers
a.Oscilloscope
b. Customers
c. Networks
d. Databases
, What is the difference between processing c. Processing involves temporary information, while
storage and storage? involves permanent information.
a.Information is received by processing,
while data is received by storage.
b. Processing handles data and
information, while storage is restricted to
handling data.
c. Processing involves
temporary information, while
storage involves permanent
information.
d. Users are responsible for processing,
while computers are responsible for
storage.
What benefit is provided by a computer a. Costs for hardware resources are decreased
network in a business?
a.Costs for hardware resources are
decreased
b. Security of information is increased
c. Data integrity is increased
d. Internet usage by employees for non-
business tasks is decreased
Match each description with the type of 1) Peer to Peer
computing systems in describes. 2) Virtual Machines
(Options Virtural Machines, Client Server, 3) Client Server
Peer-to-Peer)
1) Each computer is roughly equal to
every other computer.
2)A software emulator program that
permits a computer user to use multiple
computers and multiple platforms without
the expense of purchasing multiple
computers
2) One computer will request information
from another computer which responds with
requested information
Which port is the HDMI port on the laptop? 3
Introduction to IT - C182 - Practice Test - Includes Pre-
Assessment and Module Questions ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS)
C
Terms in this set (142)
What is the definition of information d. It is the technology used to create, maintain, and
make technology (IT)? information accessible.
a.It is a system of dependent parts
working separately to accomplish
information goals.
b. It is a system indirectly used to support
and improve particular aspects of a
department.
c. It is the technology used to create data,
configure servers, and construct
buildings.
d. It is the technology used to create,
maintain, and make information accessible.
,Which IT position has the responsibility of a. Network administrator.
working with routers and switches?
a.Network administrator
b. Systems administrator.
c. Database administrator
d. Website administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first c. Third
generation. used in computers?
a.First generation
b. Second generation
c.Third generation
d. Fourth generation
Which low-level language corresponds b. Machine language
one-to-one with assembly?
a.Translator language
b. Machine language
c. Compiler language
d. Programming language
Which service allows users to use a software c. SaaS (Software as a
Service) application installed on a remote server?
a. laaS
b. RFID
c. SaaS
d. Paas
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? d. It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
a.It provides support for JIT manufacturing.
b. It allows companies to achieve ISO
9001:2008 certification.
c. It provides tax havens for companies.
d. It allows companies to reach a wider
customer base.
Which category of computer has an external c.
Desktop flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a
large capacity hard drive?
a. Handheld
b. Laptop
c. Desktop
d. Mainframe
Which two software application packages b. Word processor.
would be classified as productivity c. Spreadsheet program.
software?
Choose 2 answers
a.Operating system
b. Word processor
c. Spreadsheet program
d. FTP client
,Which two computer peripherals are c. External microphone.
connected to the computer through a port? e. USB flash drive.
Choose 2 answers
a. DVD
b. PC card
c. External microphone
d. Camera card
e. USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of c. Information System
information used to support management of
an organization?
a.Information Technology
b. Information Security
c. Information System
d. Information Archiving
A website logs the timestamp, location, and
Data browser of every visitor. It then aggregates
this content into peak traffic times and days,
minimum and maximum hits for each country
and region, and popularity of certain
browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this
scenario?
a. Data
b. Information
c. Knowledge
d. Wisdom
A departmental manager is creating a a.
Timely budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine
whether the data will be available when the
decisions for the next year have to be
made.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the
manager considering?
a.Timely
b.Thorough
c. Accurate
d. Reliable
What are two parts of an information c. Networks.
system? d. Databases.
Choose 2 answers
a.Oscilloscope
b. Customers
c. Networks
d. Databases
, What is the difference between processing c. Processing involves temporary information, while
storage and storage? involves permanent information.
a.Information is received by processing,
while data is received by storage.
b. Processing handles data and
information, while storage is restricted to
handling data.
c. Processing involves
temporary information, while
storage involves permanent
information.
d. Users are responsible for processing,
while computers are responsible for
storage.
What benefit is provided by a computer a. Costs for hardware resources are decreased
network in a business?
a.Costs for hardware resources are
decreased
b. Security of information is increased
c. Data integrity is increased
d. Internet usage by employees for non-
business tasks is decreased
Match each description with the type of 1) Peer to Peer
computing systems in describes. 2) Virtual Machines
(Options Virtural Machines, Client Server, 3) Client Server
Peer-to-Peer)
1) Each computer is roughly equal to
every other computer.
2)A software emulator program that
permits a computer user to use multiple
computers and multiple platforms without
the expense of purchasing multiple
computers
2) One computer will request information
from another computer which responds with
requested information
Which port is the HDMI port on the laptop? 3
