WGU C182 Practice Tests || 100% Detailed Answers.
What is the definition of information technology? correct answers 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 answers
Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? correct answers Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? correct answers machine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? correct answers Saas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? correct answers 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 answers Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? correct
answers Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? correct answers
External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? correct answers 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 answers 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 answers Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? correct answers Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? correct answers 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? correct answers 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. correct answers
Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. correct answers Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. correct answers Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware. correct answers Operating System
, Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
correct answers 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?
correct answers Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? correct answers
Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
correct answers Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
correct answers Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? correct answers
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? correct answers A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? correct answers Control
unit (CU), and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two
peripheral devices should be used? correct answers Printer and Monitor
Which item is a storage device? correct answers flash drive
What is the definition of information technology? correct answers 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 answers
Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? correct answers Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? correct answers machine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? correct answers Saas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? correct answers 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 answers Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? correct
answers Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? correct answers
External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? correct answers 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 answers 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 answers Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? correct answers Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? correct answers 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? correct answers 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. correct answers
Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. correct answers Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. correct answers Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware. correct answers Operating System
, Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
correct answers 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?
correct answers Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? correct answers
Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
correct answers Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
correct answers Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? correct answers
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? correct answers A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? correct answers Control
unit (CU), and Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the project team. Which two
peripheral devices should be used? correct answers Printer and Monitor
Which item is a storage device? correct answers flash drive
