WGU D075 EXAM OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
infrastructure - ANSWER The underlying foundation or basic framework for
(something) an organization or project.
Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER The study, design, development,
implementation, support, and management of computer-based information systems,
particularly software and hardware.
best practice - ANSWER A management process, technique, or method that is most
effective at arriving at a desired outcome or better outcome than any other process,
technique, or method.
The most effective way of arriving at a desired outcome - ANSWER What is the
definition of the term "best practice"?
Computing processing power doubles every 18 months - ANSWER Which
observation about computing technology is expressed in Moore's law?
CPU - ANSWER What hardware component performs most of the calculations for a
computer?
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) - ANSWER Language used to compose Web
pages.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - ANSWER protocol used to defines how
messages are formatted and transmitted on the internet.
Mainframe computers - ANSWER Massive, room-sized computers that process and
store enormous amounts of bulk data and information
Midrange Computers - ANSWER less powerful and smaller in physical size than
mainframe computers, but do many of the same things, simply on a smaller scale
Microcomputer - ANSWER The least Powerful computers in terms of processing and
come in for typical configurations: Desktop, laptop, tablet, and handheld.
system software - ANSWER Software that runs in the background and requires very
little or no user intervention.
Application software - ANSWER Software that is designed for the user to carry out a
specific task.
Hardware - ANSWER the physical parts of a computer
Software - ANSWER a collection of computer programs that accomplish a specific
task.
,Operating System (OS) - ANSWER A collection of Computer programs that work
together to manage hardware and software to ensure that they are working properly.
Also Called a platform.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) - ANSWER The visual system of a computer screen
designs that a user to interact with an electron it
Process - ANSWER Any task a computer performs.
Cache - ANSWER A hardware or software component that stores data so that future
requests for that data can be served faster.
Random Access Memory (RAM) - ANSWER A type of memory that allows data to be
accessed in any order without physical movement of the silicone media.
Registers - ANSWER A location in a store of data used for a specific purpose and
with quick access time.
Virtual Memory - ANSWER Memory that appears to exist as main storage although
most of it is supported by data held in secondary storage, transfer between the two
being made automatically as required.
Solid State Drive (SSD) - ANSWER Device that uses integrated circuit assemblies
as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory.
Disk Storage - ANSWER Non-volatile, secondary storage that is recorded to a
physical device like a hard drive or optical disk with a read/write apparatus.
Optical disk - ANSWER A computer desk that uses optical storage techniques and
technology to read and write data.
File Allocation Table (FAT) - ANSWER A table of contacts that directs the read/write
Arm of the hard drive to the location where data exist and access is the data upon
the users request.
word processor - ANSWER An application software you use to create, compose,
edit, format, and print documents.
Database Management System (DBMS) - ANSWER An application software that is
used to create a collection of related files that consist of records of data separated by
fields can be queried to produce populations of information.
presentation software - ANSWER And application software used to present
information in a slideshow format.
software suite - ANSWER A collection of business computer application programs of
associated Functionality that share come graphical user interace and have the
capability to smoothly exchange data across the programs.
, object linking and embedding (OLE) - ANSWER A Microsoft technology that allows
the user to share information and data from an entire area in one application and
part of another application.
It performs a specific task for the user. - ANSWER What is the defining characteristic
of application software?
System and application - ANSWER What are the two basic categories of software?
Microcomputer - ANSWER Which category of computer is a business laptop?
True - ANSWER True or false and operating system is sometimes called a platform?
Cybersecurity - ANSWER The convergence of technologies, sound practice, and
processes designed to protect networks and their devices, programs, and data from
attack or unauthorized access.
Computer network - ANSWER Two or more computers connected together to
communicate and share resources.
Network Interface Card (NIC) - ANSWER A card that is plugged into a slot on the
motherboard inside of the computer and allows a network cable to be plugged in so it
can't interface or communicate with other computers.
Ethernet Card - ANSWER Provides the computer with a unique 48-bit Address called
a MAC (media access control) address. No 2 ethernet cards have the same address.
MAC (Media Access Control) address - ANSWER Responsible for the transmission
of data packets to and from the network interface card, and to and from another
remotely shared channel.
protocol - ANSWER A standard language that devices connected to a network used
to communicate and transfer data
Network Protocol - ANSWER A set of rules a network must follow
Network Hub - ANSWER A central location of the computer network that serves as a
traffic cop for network connection and communication
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - ANSWER A set of
protocols used to connect a network to the internet.
network operating system (NOS) - ANSWER Software that controls an entire
network.
network administrator - ANSWER The person(s) responsible for smooth network
operations, network performance, and implementation of new nodes or even new
networks.
infrastructure - ANSWER The underlying foundation or basic framework for
(something) an organization or project.
Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER The study, design, development,
implementation, support, and management of computer-based information systems,
particularly software and hardware.
best practice - ANSWER A management process, technique, or method that is most
effective at arriving at a desired outcome or better outcome than any other process,
technique, or method.
The most effective way of arriving at a desired outcome - ANSWER What is the
definition of the term "best practice"?
Computing processing power doubles every 18 months - ANSWER Which
observation about computing technology is expressed in Moore's law?
CPU - ANSWER What hardware component performs most of the calculations for a
computer?
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) - ANSWER Language used to compose Web
pages.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - ANSWER protocol used to defines how
messages are formatted and transmitted on the internet.
Mainframe computers - ANSWER Massive, room-sized computers that process and
store enormous amounts of bulk data and information
Midrange Computers - ANSWER less powerful and smaller in physical size than
mainframe computers, but do many of the same things, simply on a smaller scale
Microcomputer - ANSWER The least Powerful computers in terms of processing and
come in for typical configurations: Desktop, laptop, tablet, and handheld.
system software - ANSWER Software that runs in the background and requires very
little or no user intervention.
Application software - ANSWER Software that is designed for the user to carry out a
specific task.
Hardware - ANSWER the physical parts of a computer
Software - ANSWER a collection of computer programs that accomplish a specific
task.
,Operating System (OS) - ANSWER A collection of Computer programs that work
together to manage hardware and software to ensure that they are working properly.
Also Called a platform.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) - ANSWER The visual system of a computer screen
designs that a user to interact with an electron it
Process - ANSWER Any task a computer performs.
Cache - ANSWER A hardware or software component that stores data so that future
requests for that data can be served faster.
Random Access Memory (RAM) - ANSWER A type of memory that allows data to be
accessed in any order without physical movement of the silicone media.
Registers - ANSWER A location in a store of data used for a specific purpose and
with quick access time.
Virtual Memory - ANSWER Memory that appears to exist as main storage although
most of it is supported by data held in secondary storage, transfer between the two
being made automatically as required.
Solid State Drive (SSD) - ANSWER Device that uses integrated circuit assemblies
as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory.
Disk Storage - ANSWER Non-volatile, secondary storage that is recorded to a
physical device like a hard drive or optical disk with a read/write apparatus.
Optical disk - ANSWER A computer desk that uses optical storage techniques and
technology to read and write data.
File Allocation Table (FAT) - ANSWER A table of contacts that directs the read/write
Arm of the hard drive to the location where data exist and access is the data upon
the users request.
word processor - ANSWER An application software you use to create, compose,
edit, format, and print documents.
Database Management System (DBMS) - ANSWER An application software that is
used to create a collection of related files that consist of records of data separated by
fields can be queried to produce populations of information.
presentation software - ANSWER And application software used to present
information in a slideshow format.
software suite - ANSWER A collection of business computer application programs of
associated Functionality that share come graphical user interace and have the
capability to smoothly exchange data across the programs.
, object linking and embedding (OLE) - ANSWER A Microsoft technology that allows
the user to share information and data from an entire area in one application and
part of another application.
It performs a specific task for the user. - ANSWER What is the defining characteristic
of application software?
System and application - ANSWER What are the two basic categories of software?
Microcomputer - ANSWER Which category of computer is a business laptop?
True - ANSWER True or false and operating system is sometimes called a platform?
Cybersecurity - ANSWER The convergence of technologies, sound practice, and
processes designed to protect networks and their devices, programs, and data from
attack or unauthorized access.
Computer network - ANSWER Two or more computers connected together to
communicate and share resources.
Network Interface Card (NIC) - ANSWER A card that is plugged into a slot on the
motherboard inside of the computer and allows a network cable to be plugged in so it
can't interface or communicate with other computers.
Ethernet Card - ANSWER Provides the computer with a unique 48-bit Address called
a MAC (media access control) address. No 2 ethernet cards have the same address.
MAC (Media Access Control) address - ANSWER Responsible for the transmission
of data packets to and from the network interface card, and to and from another
remotely shared channel.
protocol - ANSWER A standard language that devices connected to a network used
to communicate and transfer data
Network Protocol - ANSWER A set of rules a network must follow
Network Hub - ANSWER A central location of the computer network that serves as a
traffic cop for network connection and communication
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - ANSWER A set of
protocols used to connect a network to the internet.
network operating system (NOS) - ANSWER Software that controls an entire
network.
network administrator - ANSWER The person(s) responsible for smooth network
operations, network performance, and implementation of new nodes or even new
networks.
