WGU D322 INTRODUCTION TO IT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS … 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 |
Latest Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
489 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive study guide provides 489 verified questions and their correct answers,
covering foundational IT concepts and roles, including diagrams. It is an essential resource
for IT certification preparation, offering direct study material for rapid review and mastery
of the subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Foundations of Information • IT Professional Roles
Technology
• Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom • Data Management and Quality
• Computer System Fundamentals • Networking Concepts
• Network Transmission and Bandwidth • Network Devices and Connectivity
Page 1
, • Network Topologies • Software Categories and Applications
• Protocols and Standards • Hardware Components
• Computer Generations and Evolution • Computer Types and Architectures
• Information Security Fundamentals • Security Measures and Tools
• Security Threats and Attacks
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 489
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 489
IT Professional Roles
CORRECT ANSWER
Administration and Support
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 489
Support IT Professionals
CORRECT ANSWER
Help desk and training.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 489
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
collection of processed data from a variety of sources
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 489
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.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 489
Local Computer
CORRECT ANSWER
The computer that the user is using; physically present with
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 489
Remote Computer
CORRECT ANSWER
A computer being accessed over the network
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 489
Communication devices
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, CORRECT ANSWER
allow a computer to send and receive data to and from other computers. Example, Modem,
network card, satellite, wireless, Bluetooth
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 489
Circuit Switched Network
CORRECT ANSWER
is defined as a type of network that relies on a physical connection between two distinct
network nodes, which requires the link to be set up before the nodes can communicate; like
calling someone on the phone
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 489
Packet Switched Network
CORRECT ANSWER
is defined as a digital network that manages data transfer in the form of small and optimized
packets comprising a payload and a header, an improvement from older, analog-era network
types.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 489
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.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 489
Server
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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 |
Latest Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
489 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive study guide provides 489 verified questions and their correct answers,
covering foundational IT concepts and roles, including diagrams. It is an essential resource
for IT certification preparation, offering direct study material for rapid review and mastery
of the subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Foundations of Information • IT Professional Roles
Technology
• Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom • Data Management and Quality
• Computer System Fundamentals • Networking Concepts
• Network Transmission and Bandwidth • Network Devices and Connectivity
Page 1
, • Network Topologies • Software Categories and Applications
• Protocols and Standards • Hardware Components
• Computer Generations and Evolution • Computer Types and Architectures
• Information Security Fundamentals • Security Measures and Tools
• Security Threats and Attacks
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 489
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 489
IT Professional Roles
CORRECT ANSWER
Administration and Support
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 489
Support IT Professionals
CORRECT ANSWER
Help desk and training.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 489
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
collection of processed data from a variety of sources
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 489
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.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 489
Local Computer
CORRECT ANSWER
The computer that the user is using; physically present with
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 489
Remote Computer
CORRECT ANSWER
A computer being accessed over the network
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 489
Communication devices
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
allow a computer to send and receive data to and from other computers. Example, Modem,
network card, satellite, wireless, Bluetooth
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 489
Circuit Switched Network
CORRECT ANSWER
is defined as a type of network that relies on a physical connection between two distinct
network nodes, which requires the link to be set up before the nodes can communicate; like
calling someone on the phone
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 489
Packet Switched Network
CORRECT ANSWER
is defined as a digital network that manages data transfer in the form of small and optimized
packets comprising a payload and a header, an improvement from older, analog-era network
types.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 489
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.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 489
Server
Page 4
