WGU C182 Practice Tests
What is the definition of information technology? - ANS It is the technology used to create,
maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? - ANS Network
Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - ANS Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - ANS machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - ANS Saas or Software as a
Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - ANS 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? - ANS Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? - ANS
Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? - ANS External
microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - ANS Databases and Networks.
, What is the difference between processing and storage? - ANS Processing collects and
translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific
locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large
computers? - ANS Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. - ANS Virtual
machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - ANS Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. - ANS Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware. - ANS Operating System
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system? -
ANS An Internet browser displays a web page.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access
while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need? -
ANS Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - ANS Provided by
third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? -
ANS Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? -
ANS Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? - ANS
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for
at least 35 years? - ANS A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? - ANS Control unit (CU),
and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
What is the definition of information technology? - ANS It is the technology used to create,
maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? - ANS Network
Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - ANS Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - ANS machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - ANS Saas or Software as a
Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - ANS 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? - ANS Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? - ANS
Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? - ANS External
microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - ANS Databases and Networks.
, What is the difference between processing and storage? - ANS Processing collects and
translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific
locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large
computers? - ANS Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. - ANS Virtual
machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - ANS Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. - ANS Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware. - ANS Operating System
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system? -
ANS An Internet browser displays a web page.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access
while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need? -
ANS Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - ANS Provided by
third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee? -
ANS Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? -
ANS Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? - ANS
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free.
What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for
at least 35 years? - ANS A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? - ANS Control unit (CU),
and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
