WGU D486 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Tranquilizers.
Answer: reduce anxiety and act as muscle relaxants. Classified as major and
minor. Major- such as Thorazine, are used to treat psychosis. Minor- such as
Valium and Librium, are prescribed for stress and anxiety.
◍ Mandatory Access Control (MAC).
Answer: A security model where access to resources is determined by
system-enforced policies. Access is granted based on labels or
classifications. (e.g. "Top Secret")
◍ Hypnotics.
Answer: promote sleep
◍ Pneumonia.
Answer: Disease of the lungs characterized by chronic cough, chest pain,
chills, high fever, and fluid accumulation; may be caused by bacteria,
viruses, chemicals, or other substances.
◍ HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins).
Answer: protect the body against heart disease. Often called "good"
cholesterol.
◍ Amino acids.
Answer: building blocks necessary for performing many body functions
◍ Vitamin K.
Answer: essential for the synthesis of prothrombin, a substance needed for
normal blood coagulation.
◍ Genital herpes.
Answer: STI caused by the herpes simplex virus
,◍ Exogenous microorganisms.
Answer: organisms that do not normally inhabit the body. When they do,
however, they are apt to produce an infection and/or illness
◍ Insulin.
Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas; required by the body for the
metabolism of carbohydrates
◍ Chronic mood disorder.
Answer: Experience of persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
◍ Western blot.
Answer: A test more accurate than the ELISA to confirm presence of HIV
antibodies.
◍ Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Answer: Nausea, pain, gas, or diarrhea caused by certain foods or stress.
◍ Narcotics.
Answer: produced for the most part from opium and its derivatives. act on
the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. They are excellent
painkillers, but they can be highly addictive. Opium, morphine, codeine,
heroin
◍ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Answer: A device that uses magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to
generate an image of internal tissues of the body for diagnostic purposes
without the use of radiation.
◍ Mental illnesses.
Answer: disorders that disrupt thinking, feeling, moods, and behaviors, and
cause a varying degree of impaired functioning in daily life. They are
believed to be caused by life events in some cases and by actual biochemical
and/or brain dysfunction in others
◍ Inorganic compounds.
Answer: present in the body in small amounts, but play a vital role in
, nutrition.
◍ Caffeine.
Answer: most common stimulant. Contained in coffee, tea, cola drinks, and
chocolate. Absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and reaches a peak blood
level in about 30-60 minutes. Increases mental alertness and provides a
feeling of energy. High doses can overstimulate and cause nervousness and
increased heart rate. Can also cause sleeplessness, excitement, and
irritability. In some cases, high doses can induce convulsions.
◍ Virulent.
Answer: Strong enough to overcome host resistance and cause disease
◍ Bacteria.
Answer: Single-celled microorganisms. Abundant in our environment, but
very few are pathogenic to humans. Three common forms: rod shaped or
bacilli, round or cocci, and spiral or spirilla. Cause harm by releasing toxins
(poisons) and need not invade cells to cause disease. Causes- Tuberculosis,
strep throat, tetanus, gonorrhea, Legionnaires' disease
◍ Proof.
Answer: a number that is twice the alcohol content
◍ Amphetamines.
Answer: uppers. Have limited legitimate and useful medical applications,
but because of their wide availability, they are often abused. Ritalin,
Sudafed, Adderall.
◍ Lipids.
Answer: produce 9 calories of energy per gram. Organic compounds that do
not readily dissolve in water; based on their solubility, they are classified
into triglycerides (more commonly known as fats), phospholipids, and
sterols
◍ Osteoporosis.
Answer: A degenerative bone disorder characterized by increasingly porous
bones.
, ◍ Stages of Diseases.
Answer: body's reaction to invasion. Several broad phases:incubation-time
between initial infection and the appearance of symptomsprodromal-short
period in which the body begins to react to the pathogensclinical-time when
the disease is at its worst. The characteristics of the disease are readily
identifiedconvalescence-period in which the host feels better but may or
may not feel like returning to normal activitiesrecovery-time in which
recovery seems complete. However, the disease may still be communicable.
◍ Benign.
Answer: Harmless; refers to a noncancerous tumor
◍ Password Policy.
Answer: Rules set to enforce strong password creation and management,
including requirements for length, history, complexity, and more.
◍ Stress.
Answer: the nonspecific response of the body to an unanticipated or
stimulating event
◍ Folic acid.
Answer: aids in the proper growth and reproduction of blood cells and
contributes to healthy skin. Also helps prevent neural tube defects in the
fetus during pregnancy
◍ Oncologists.
Answer: Physicians who specialize in the treatment of malignancies.
◍ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
Answer: helps body cells use oxygen, promotes tissue repair, and helps the
nervous system function properly
◍ Stressor.
Answer: Any event or circumstance that upsets the body's physiological
balance
◍ Funeral.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Tranquilizers.
Answer: reduce anxiety and act as muscle relaxants. Classified as major and
minor. Major- such as Thorazine, are used to treat psychosis. Minor- such as
Valium and Librium, are prescribed for stress and anxiety.
◍ Mandatory Access Control (MAC).
Answer: A security model where access to resources is determined by
system-enforced policies. Access is granted based on labels or
classifications. (e.g. "Top Secret")
◍ Hypnotics.
Answer: promote sleep
◍ Pneumonia.
Answer: Disease of the lungs characterized by chronic cough, chest pain,
chills, high fever, and fluid accumulation; may be caused by bacteria,
viruses, chemicals, or other substances.
◍ HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins).
Answer: protect the body against heart disease. Often called "good"
cholesterol.
◍ Amino acids.
Answer: building blocks necessary for performing many body functions
◍ Vitamin K.
Answer: essential for the synthesis of prothrombin, a substance needed for
normal blood coagulation.
◍ Genital herpes.
Answer: STI caused by the herpes simplex virus
,◍ Exogenous microorganisms.
Answer: organisms that do not normally inhabit the body. When they do,
however, they are apt to produce an infection and/or illness
◍ Insulin.
Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas; required by the body for the
metabolism of carbohydrates
◍ Chronic mood disorder.
Answer: Experience of persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
◍ Western blot.
Answer: A test more accurate than the ELISA to confirm presence of HIV
antibodies.
◍ Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Answer: Nausea, pain, gas, or diarrhea caused by certain foods or stress.
◍ Narcotics.
Answer: produced for the most part from opium and its derivatives. act on
the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. They are excellent
painkillers, but they can be highly addictive. Opium, morphine, codeine,
heroin
◍ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Answer: A device that uses magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to
generate an image of internal tissues of the body for diagnostic purposes
without the use of radiation.
◍ Mental illnesses.
Answer: disorders that disrupt thinking, feeling, moods, and behaviors, and
cause a varying degree of impaired functioning in daily life. They are
believed to be caused by life events in some cases and by actual biochemical
and/or brain dysfunction in others
◍ Inorganic compounds.
Answer: present in the body in small amounts, but play a vital role in
, nutrition.
◍ Caffeine.
Answer: most common stimulant. Contained in coffee, tea, cola drinks, and
chocolate. Absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and reaches a peak blood
level in about 30-60 minutes. Increases mental alertness and provides a
feeling of energy. High doses can overstimulate and cause nervousness and
increased heart rate. Can also cause sleeplessness, excitement, and
irritability. In some cases, high doses can induce convulsions.
◍ Virulent.
Answer: Strong enough to overcome host resistance and cause disease
◍ Bacteria.
Answer: Single-celled microorganisms. Abundant in our environment, but
very few are pathogenic to humans. Three common forms: rod shaped or
bacilli, round or cocci, and spiral or spirilla. Cause harm by releasing toxins
(poisons) and need not invade cells to cause disease. Causes- Tuberculosis,
strep throat, tetanus, gonorrhea, Legionnaires' disease
◍ Proof.
Answer: a number that is twice the alcohol content
◍ Amphetamines.
Answer: uppers. Have limited legitimate and useful medical applications,
but because of their wide availability, they are often abused. Ritalin,
Sudafed, Adderall.
◍ Lipids.
Answer: produce 9 calories of energy per gram. Organic compounds that do
not readily dissolve in water; based on their solubility, they are classified
into triglycerides (more commonly known as fats), phospholipids, and
sterols
◍ Osteoporosis.
Answer: A degenerative bone disorder characterized by increasingly porous
bones.
, ◍ Stages of Diseases.
Answer: body's reaction to invasion. Several broad phases:incubation-time
between initial infection and the appearance of symptomsprodromal-short
period in which the body begins to react to the pathogensclinical-time when
the disease is at its worst. The characteristics of the disease are readily
identifiedconvalescence-period in which the host feels better but may or
may not feel like returning to normal activitiesrecovery-time in which
recovery seems complete. However, the disease may still be communicable.
◍ Benign.
Answer: Harmless; refers to a noncancerous tumor
◍ Password Policy.
Answer: Rules set to enforce strong password creation and management,
including requirements for length, history, complexity, and more.
◍ Stress.
Answer: the nonspecific response of the body to an unanticipated or
stimulating event
◍ Folic acid.
Answer: aids in the proper growth and reproduction of blood cells and
contributes to healthy skin. Also helps prevent neural tube defects in the
fetus during pregnancy
◍ Oncologists.
Answer: Physicians who specialize in the treatment of malignancies.
◍ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
Answer: helps body cells use oxygen, promotes tissue repair, and helps the
nervous system function properly
◍ Stressor.
Answer: Any event or circumstance that upsets the body's physiological
balance
◍ Funeral.
