WGU D482 FAQ - FAQ for the performance assignment.
D482 FAQ.
How do I pass the course?
This course has the one requirement of successfully completing the Performance Assessment (PA)
exam. There is no required homework or other assessments.
Do I need to complete all the labs?
While the labs provide a great hands-on activity, the labs are optional, and are not graded. They are
intended as supplemental material, especially for those new to networking. See the PA Lab Guidance
document for more information about where to find the labs.
How do I begin drafting my PA?
Please watch this short video from the Writing Center for more information on how to effectively plan
and pre-write your PA.
Planning & Pre-writing a Performance Assessment
Is there a required format or length for the PA?
There is no specific length or format required for the D482 PA, instead please ensure you have met all
rubric requirements. We suggest using headers that align with the rubric items, example- A. Company A
Security and Infrastructure Problems. Be sure to cite your sources and provide a works cited page at the
end of the paper. If you have questions about citing sources, please visit the Writing Studio’s page-
https://westerngovernorsuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/AcademicCoachingCenter/SitePages/The
%20Learning%20Hub.aspx#writing-studio
What resources should I use to complete the paper?
Most material needed to pass the PA should be within the course of study and the supporting
documents, although you will be required to do some independent research to understand the provided
risk assessment, scan results and to justify your work.
What software do I use to create a topology?
This task requires you to “provide a network topology diagram using Microsoft Visio or a similar
software tool.” This means Visio is suggested but not required. If you are new to Visio check out this
video to learn more- https://www.linkedin.com/learning/visio-2021-essential-training-office-2021-ltsc.
VISIO: Students can get a free version of Microsoft Visio for use in this course. Just visit the “Azure for
Education” portal here: https://signup.azure.com/studentverification?offerType=3. Be sure to sign in
with your or and WGU student portal password and
NOT WGU login ID and password. Then search for “Visio” in the software listing.
You can use the web version of Visio, which works fine with both MACs and PCs. It comes included with
your WGU Office 365 account.
What questions are commonly asked about the PA requirements?
Below are some additional notes about what is required to pass each rubric:
D482 FAQ.
How do I pass the course?
This course has the one requirement of successfully completing the Performance Assessment (PA)
exam. There is no required homework or other assessments.
Do I need to complete all the labs?
While the labs provide a great hands-on activity, the labs are optional, and are not graded. They are
intended as supplemental material, especially for those new to networking. See the PA Lab Guidance
document for more information about where to find the labs.
How do I begin drafting my PA?
Please watch this short video from the Writing Center for more information on how to effectively plan
and pre-write your PA.
Planning & Pre-writing a Performance Assessment
Is there a required format or length for the PA?
There is no specific length or format required for the D482 PA, instead please ensure you have met all
rubric requirements. We suggest using headers that align with the rubric items, example- A. Company A
Security and Infrastructure Problems. Be sure to cite your sources and provide a works cited page at the
end of the paper. If you have questions about citing sources, please visit the Writing Studio’s page-
https://westerngovernorsuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/AcademicCoachingCenter/SitePages/The
%20Learning%20Hub.aspx#writing-studio
What resources should I use to complete the paper?
Most material needed to pass the PA should be within the course of study and the supporting
documents, although you will be required to do some independent research to understand the provided
risk assessment, scan results and to justify your work.
What software do I use to create a topology?
This task requires you to “provide a network topology diagram using Microsoft Visio or a similar
software tool.” This means Visio is suggested but not required. If you are new to Visio check out this
video to learn more- https://www.linkedin.com/learning/visio-2021-essential-training-office-2021-ltsc.
VISIO: Students can get a free version of Microsoft Visio for use in this course. Just visit the “Azure for
Education” portal here: https://signup.azure.com/studentverification?offerType=3. Be sure to sign in
with your or and WGU student portal password and
NOT WGU login ID and password. Then search for “Visio” in the software listing.
You can use the web version of Visio, which works fine with both MACs and PCs. It comes included with
your WGU Office 365 account.
What questions are commonly asked about the PA requirements?
Below are some additional notes about what is required to pass each rubric:
