WGU C182 Introduction to IT Success Blueprint: New 2026–2027 Exam Questions with Detailed Solutions & A+ Results

WGU C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT
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Information in DIKW - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Provides a social setting
to knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by
having both knowledge and experience.


Information Systems - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of data
and information used to support the management of an
organization. Also refers to the technical components and
human resources that enable the assembly, storage, and

,processing of data and the delivery of information. This has
existed for a lot longer than computers.


Characteristics of Quality Data - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Relevance -
the data being used must apply directly to the decision being
made


Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely
manner


Thorough - the data must be complete


Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible
and should be captured as close to the point of activity as
possible.


Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data
collection processes across collections points and over time


IPOS - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Input-Procession-Output-Storage
Cycle


Input - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Raw data is entered by the user.


Processing - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Raw data is organized or
structured for usefulness.

,Output - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Information is output so user can
see results.


Storage - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Processed information is stored for
permanent record.


Computer System - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of
components that work together to meet the needs of the user;
typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or
users.


Hardware - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Physical components of a
computer system which include the system unit and its
components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the
computer.


Software - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Computer programs that tell the
computer what to do--how to execute commands and process
information


Network - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of computers and
resources connected by various media so that they can
communicate with each other.


User - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Those who use a computer.


Software Categories - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Systems Software and
Applications Software

, Evolution of Users - THE CORRECT ANSWER-First users were the
engineers who built and programmed computers, then
employees who had received specialized training were users,
and now today, anyone and everyone can be a user.


Protocol - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Rules provided by which networks
communicate with each other.


TCP/IP - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol. Most commonly used protocol; is
required of all computers that communicate over the Internet.


Protocol Stack - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of protocols.
TCP/IP is an example.


Components of a Computer - THE CORRECT ANSWER-CPU, Memory
and Storage, Peripheral Devices


CPU - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Executes programs' instructions and
commands various components in the computer. Referred to as
the "chip".


Memory - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Stores the programs being
executed and the data they are using.


I/O Subsystem - THE CORRECT ANSWER-All peripheral devices where
long term storage devices are used.