WGU C182 EXAM 2026 WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the measurement unit used to identify clock speed on today's
computers? - ANSWER-GHz
What does BIOS stand for - ANSWER-Basic input output system
The basic operating system that runs when a computer is first turned on. It runs
test of memory and the cpu,and initilizes hardware components so that the
actual Operating system can be loaded from the hard disk. - ANSWER-BIOS
ROM
Temporarily stores data before it is processed and sent to your screen or printer.
- ANSWER-RAM
Volitile memory that disappears when the computer is turned off or loses
power. - ANSWER-RAM
Houses CDs and DVDs, typically located on the front of the system unit for
easy access. - ANSWER-bays
can insert modem cards, wireless access cards, and other PC cards such as
camera cards - ANSWER-slots
,Can connect additional input, output, storage, and communication devices -
ANSWER-ports
computer that has the least amount of performance - ANSWER-handheld
sits on top of the hardware and is the interface between hardware and software -
ANSWER-the kernel
a piece of the operating system that provides specific interfaces between the OS
running a computer and hardware. - ANSWER-device drivers
an interface for the user that provides access to the kernel - ANSWER-the shell
programs that allow the user to monitor and improve system performance -
ANSWER-system utilities
sometimes referred to as root or superuser - ANSWER-administrator account
hat is the role of a web server - ANSWER-to respond to HTTP requests
What does http stand for? - ANSWER-hypertext transfer protocol
Used in an organization to act as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the
organization has recently retrieved. - ANSWER-proxy server
what type of server has the capability of blocking specific servers and rejecting
responses that contain certain content? - ANSWER-proxy server
permits database access across a network. Performs tasks such as data analysis,
data manipulation, security, and archiving. - ANSWER-database server
, like a web server, this server host files and allows clients to access those files.
However, it instead provides access in the form of uploading and downloading
files. - ANSWER-ftp server
a computer with a large hard disk storing files that any or many users of the
network may wish to access. - ANSWER-file server
data that has been processed - ANSWER-information
in the dikw, what is data? - ANSWER-data is the input directly received by
human or computer.
in dikw, what is information? - ANSWER-information is inferred from data,
meaning that one or many processes have been applied to the data to tranform it
into a more useful form.
in dikw, what is knowledge? - ANSWER-refined information that hte user of
the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant portions of information when
needed.
in dikw, what is wisdom? - ANSWER-having both knowledge and experience
which characteristic of quality data requires data being used to be applied
directly to the decision being made. - ANSWER-relevance
computer that has the mid amount of performance capability - ANSWER-laptop
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the measurement unit used to identify clock speed on today's
computers? - ANSWER-GHz
What does BIOS stand for - ANSWER-Basic input output system
The basic operating system that runs when a computer is first turned on. It runs
test of memory and the cpu,and initilizes hardware components so that the
actual Operating system can be loaded from the hard disk. - ANSWER-BIOS
ROM
Temporarily stores data before it is processed and sent to your screen or printer.
- ANSWER-RAM
Volitile memory that disappears when the computer is turned off or loses
power. - ANSWER-RAM
Houses CDs and DVDs, typically located on the front of the system unit for
easy access. - ANSWER-bays
can insert modem cards, wireless access cards, and other PC cards such as
camera cards - ANSWER-slots
,Can connect additional input, output, storage, and communication devices -
ANSWER-ports
computer that has the least amount of performance - ANSWER-handheld
sits on top of the hardware and is the interface between hardware and software -
ANSWER-the kernel
a piece of the operating system that provides specific interfaces between the OS
running a computer and hardware. - ANSWER-device drivers
an interface for the user that provides access to the kernel - ANSWER-the shell
programs that allow the user to monitor and improve system performance -
ANSWER-system utilities
sometimes referred to as root or superuser - ANSWER-administrator account
hat is the role of a web server - ANSWER-to respond to HTTP requests
What does http stand for? - ANSWER-hypertext transfer protocol
Used in an organization to act as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the
organization has recently retrieved. - ANSWER-proxy server
what type of server has the capability of blocking specific servers and rejecting
responses that contain certain content? - ANSWER-proxy server
permits database access across a network. Performs tasks such as data analysis,
data manipulation, security, and archiving. - ANSWER-database server
, like a web server, this server host files and allows clients to access those files.
However, it instead provides access in the form of uploading and downloading
files. - ANSWER-ftp server
a computer with a large hard disk storing files that any or many users of the
network may wish to access. - ANSWER-file server
data that has been processed - ANSWER-information
in the dikw, what is data? - ANSWER-data is the input directly received by
human or computer.
in dikw, what is information? - ANSWER-information is inferred from data,
meaning that one or many processes have been applied to the data to tranform it
into a more useful form.
in dikw, what is knowledge? - ANSWER-refined information that hte user of
the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant portions of information when
needed.
in dikw, what is wisdom? - ANSWER-having both knowledge and experience
which characteristic of quality data requires data being used to be applied
directly to the decision being made. - ANSWER-relevance
computer that has the mid amount of performance capability - ANSWER-laptop
