WGU C182 FInal Exam Study Set| 197 questions| with complete solutions

What is the definition of information technology? correct answer: It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible. Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? correct answer: Network Administrator In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? correct answer: Third generation Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? correct answer: machine language What allows an organization to use software through the internet? correct answer: Saas or Software as a Service What is one of IT's role in golobalization? correct answer: It allows companies to reach a wider customer base. Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive? correct answer: Desktop Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? correct answer: Spreadsheet program and word processor Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? correct answer: External microphone and USB flash drive Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization? correct answer: Information system A website logs the timestamp, location, and 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 scenerio? correct answer: Data a dept manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decision for the next year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? correct answer: Reliable Which two are parts of an information system? correct answer: Databases and Networks.