WGU C182 Introduction to IT Exam With Complete Solution

Information Technology - Answer-The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible. IT Professional Roles - Answer-Administration and Support System Administrator - Answer-Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Network Administrator - Answer-In charge of all aspects of the computer network Database Administrator - Answer-Focuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Security Administrator - Answer-Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions. Web Administrator - Answer-Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs. Support IT Professionals - Answer-Help desk and training. Information - Answer-Processed data. DIKW Hierarchy - Answer-Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom) Data in DIKW - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.