WGU D322 INTRODUCTION TO IT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D322 Introduction
to IT Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
255 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 255 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
comprehensive coverage of information technology concepts. It serves as an invaluable
resource for students seeking to deepen their understanding of IT principles. Ideal for
study, review, and exam preparation, it directly supports certification goals and enhances
knowledge retention in the field of IT.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and Information • Computer Systems
• Networking Basics • Software Development
• Network Types and Protocols • Data Security
Page 1
,• Malware and Threats • Encryption and Authentication
• Databases and Data Management • Project Management
• Backup and Recovery • Ethics and Compliance
• Programming Concepts
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 255
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 255
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 255
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.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 255
IPOS
CORRECT ANSWER
The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 255
1st Generation of Computers
CORRECT ANSWER
Vacuum tubes, relay switches, the need to program in machine language
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 255
Virtual Machine (VM)
CORRECT ANSWER
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers; allows a user to run
software for different OS platform in their computer that would not otherwise be able to run
that software; this allows multiple users on a network to access the software to support
collaboration.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 255
Strategic Risk Analysis
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Identify the organization's information assets
2. Identify vulnerabilities of each asset
3. Determine threats
4. Prioritizing risks
5. Develop and enact policies that will reduce threats
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, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 255
Application Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 255
System Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer
system itself
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 255
Server Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Works with hardware to provide a network service
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 255
Cloud Computing
CORRECT ANSWER
Offers, as a service, the ability to offload computation and storage from your local computer
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 255
Proprietary Software
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D322 Introduction
to IT Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
255 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 255 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
comprehensive coverage of information technology concepts. It serves as an invaluable
resource for students seeking to deepen their understanding of IT principles. Ideal for
study, review, and exam preparation, it directly supports certification goals and enhances
knowledge retention in the field of IT.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and Information • Computer Systems
• Networking Basics • Software Development
• Network Types and Protocols • Data Security
Page 1
,• Malware and Threats • Encryption and Authentication
• Databases and Data Management • Project Management
• Backup and Recovery • Ethics and Compliance
• Programming Concepts
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 255
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 255
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 255
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.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 255
IPOS
CORRECT ANSWER
The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 255
1st Generation of Computers
CORRECT ANSWER
Vacuum tubes, relay switches, the need to program in machine language
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 255
Virtual Machine (VM)
CORRECT ANSWER
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers; allows a user to run
software for different OS platform in their computer that would not otherwise be able to run
that software; this allows multiple users on a network to access the software to support
collaboration.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 255
Strategic Risk Analysis
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Identify the organization's information assets
2. Identify vulnerabilities of each asset
3. Determine threats
4. Prioritizing risks
5. Develop and enact policies that will reduce threats
Page 3
, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 255
Application Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 255
System Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer
system itself
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 255
Server Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Works with hardware to provide a network service
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 255
Cloud Computing
CORRECT ANSWER
Offers, as a service, the ability to offload computation and storage from your local computer
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 255
Proprietary Software
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