WGU C182 Practice Tests Questions With All
Correct Answers
What is the definition of information technology? Correct answer-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 answer-
Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? Correct answer-Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? Correct answer-machine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? Correct answer-Saas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? Correct answer-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 answer-Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? Correct
answer-Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? Correct answer-
External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? Correct answer-Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. Correct answer-Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. Correct answer-Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Correct answer-Operating System
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
Correct answer-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
answer-Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? Correct answer-Provided
by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
Correct answer-Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
Correct answer-Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? Correct answer-
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 answer-A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? Correct answer-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 answer-Printer and Monitor
Which item is a storage device? Correct answer-flash drive
What indicates a specific Internet location? Correct answer-IP address
Which description explains the role of a domain name system (DNS)? Correct answer-Translates
human-readable aliases into IP addresses
Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of the document on the
server? Correct answer-Resource path ID
Which goal of Information Assurance (IA) requires that information is accessible when needed?
Correct answer-Availability
Correct Answers
What is the definition of information technology? Correct answer-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 answer-
Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? Correct answer-Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? Correct answer-machine
language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? Correct answer-Saas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization? Correct answer-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 answer-Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? Correct
answer-Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? Correct answer-
External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? Correct answer-Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. Correct answer-Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. Correct answer-Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Correct answer-Operating System
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
Correct answer-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
answer-Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? Correct answer-Provided
by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
Correct answer-Shareware
What is the purpose of an End User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
Correct answer-Establishes the customer's right to use the software.
What is the difference between proprietary and open-source software license? Correct answer-
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 answer-A copyright
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)? Correct answer-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 answer-Printer and Monitor
Which item is a storage device? Correct answer-flash drive
What indicates a specific Internet location? Correct answer-IP address
Which description explains the role of a domain name system (DNS)? Correct answer-Translates
human-readable aliases into IP addresses
Which part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) identifies the location of the document on the
server? Correct answer-Resource path ID
Which goal of Information Assurance (IA) requires that information is accessible when needed?
Correct answer-Availability
