WGU D075 – Questions With Expert Solutions
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Terms in this set (320)
What is the distinction between Information technology refers to tools, systems, and
information technology and processes for managing information, while IT
information technology infrastructure? infrastructure is the collection of physical and virtual
resources that support IT systems.
What are the major components of IT Hardware, software, networking devices, and
infrastructure? facilities.
What role does IT play in IT enables organizations to streamline processes,
organizations? enhance productivity, and make informed decisions.
What is an IT component? An individual part or element of an IT system or
infrastructure that supports IT services.
How are IT components categorized? They are categorized into hardware, software, and
networking elements.
What is an IT service? The application of technical expertise, processes,
and resources to create, manage, and deliver value
to customers or end-users.
Give examples of IT services. Data storage and backup, cloud services,
cybersecurity, and IT consulting.
What is cloud computing? The delivery of computing resources, services, and
applications over the internet, rather than on-
premises.
,Why is IT infrastructure important for It provides the necessary tools and solutions for
businesses? employees and customers, enabling productivity and
competitiveness.
What is an information system? A collection of hardware, software, data, people, and
procedures that work together to process, store, and
distribute information.
How does IT infrastructure contribute By increasing production, process flow, and
to competitive advantage? responsiveness to customer demands and trends.
What can happen if an IT system is It can lead to slow work progress, reduced
poorly designed? efficiency, and difficulties in completing tasks on
time.
What is the significance of It prepares individuals to contribute to the
understanding IT infrastructure? implementation and optimal functioning of
technology infrastructure.
How has IT infrastructure evolved over It has transitioned from basic hardware and software
time? to complex systems including data centers and cloud
computing.
What is the role of networks in IT Networks connect people and computers, facilitating
infrastructure? communication and data sharing.
What is the impact of information They enable instantaneous communication, data
systems on business operations? management, and operational efficiency.
What is the relationship between IT Effective IT infrastructure is crucial for operational
infrastructure and business success? reliability and meeting customer requirements.
What are some examples of hardware Servers, computers, and networking devices.
in IT infrastructure?
What types of software are included Operating systems, middleware, and applications.
in IT infrastructure?
, What facilities are part of IT Data centers, server rooms, and cooling systems.
infrastructure?
What is the importance of backup and They ensure data integrity and availability in case of
disaster recovery systems in IT failures or disasters.
infrastructure?
How does IT infrastructure support By providing timely and accurate information through
decision-making in organizations? integrated systems.
What is the significance of staying It allows professionals to adapt to advancements and
updated with IT infrastructure maintain competitive advantages.
changes?
What are the six components of IT Hardware, software, networks, data, people,
infrastructure? processes.
What is the role of hardware in IT Hardware includes the physical components of a
infrastructure? computer, such as CPU, monitor, keyboard, and
storage devices, necessary for executing software
instructions.
What is the function of the CPU? The CPU, or central processing unit, is the 'brains' of
the computer that executes instructions required by
the software.
What is the purpose of RAM in a RAM (random-access memory) serves as short-term
computer? memory to support the CPU's operations.
What is a motherboard? The motherboard is the main circuit board that
connects all internal devices and facilitates data
exchange between components.
What are peripheral devices? Peripheral devices are external hardware
components, like printers and scanners, connected
to a computer.
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Terms in this set (320)
What is the distinction between Information technology refers to tools, systems, and
information technology and processes for managing information, while IT
information technology infrastructure? infrastructure is the collection of physical and virtual
resources that support IT systems.
What are the major components of IT Hardware, software, networking devices, and
infrastructure? facilities.
What role does IT play in IT enables organizations to streamline processes,
organizations? enhance productivity, and make informed decisions.
What is an IT component? An individual part or element of an IT system or
infrastructure that supports IT services.
How are IT components categorized? They are categorized into hardware, software, and
networking elements.
What is an IT service? The application of technical expertise, processes,
and resources to create, manage, and deliver value
to customers or end-users.
Give examples of IT services. Data storage and backup, cloud services,
cybersecurity, and IT consulting.
What is cloud computing? The delivery of computing resources, services, and
applications over the internet, rather than on-
premises.
,Why is IT infrastructure important for It provides the necessary tools and solutions for
businesses? employees and customers, enabling productivity and
competitiveness.
What is an information system? A collection of hardware, software, data, people, and
procedures that work together to process, store, and
distribute information.
How does IT infrastructure contribute By increasing production, process flow, and
to competitive advantage? responsiveness to customer demands and trends.
What can happen if an IT system is It can lead to slow work progress, reduced
poorly designed? efficiency, and difficulties in completing tasks on
time.
What is the significance of It prepares individuals to contribute to the
understanding IT infrastructure? implementation and optimal functioning of
technology infrastructure.
How has IT infrastructure evolved over It has transitioned from basic hardware and software
time? to complex systems including data centers and cloud
computing.
What is the role of networks in IT Networks connect people and computers, facilitating
infrastructure? communication and data sharing.
What is the impact of information They enable instantaneous communication, data
systems on business operations? management, and operational efficiency.
What is the relationship between IT Effective IT infrastructure is crucial for operational
infrastructure and business success? reliability and meeting customer requirements.
What are some examples of hardware Servers, computers, and networking devices.
in IT infrastructure?
What types of software are included Operating systems, middleware, and applications.
in IT infrastructure?
, What facilities are part of IT Data centers, server rooms, and cooling systems.
infrastructure?
What is the importance of backup and They ensure data integrity and availability in case of
disaster recovery systems in IT failures or disasters.
infrastructure?
How does IT infrastructure support By providing timely and accurate information through
decision-making in organizations? integrated systems.
What is the significance of staying It allows professionals to adapt to advancements and
updated with IT infrastructure maintain competitive advantages.
changes?
What are the six components of IT Hardware, software, networks, data, people,
infrastructure? processes.
What is the role of hardware in IT Hardware includes the physical components of a
infrastructure? computer, such as CPU, monitor, keyboard, and
storage devices, necessary for executing software
instructions.
What is the function of the CPU? The CPU, or central processing unit, is the 'brains' of
the computer that executes instructions required by
the software.
What is the purpose of RAM in a RAM (random-access memory) serves as short-term
computer? memory to support the CPU's operations.
What is a motherboard? The motherboard is the main circuit board that
connects all internal devices and facilitates data
exchange between components.
What are peripheral devices? Peripheral devices are external hardware
components, like printers and scanners, connected
to a computer.
